Location: Australia
SkyCity revises FY23 earnings estimates upwards on improved domestic performance
New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group said today that it has raised its earnings guidance for the year ending 30 June 2023, with... more
TikTok Australia expands trial of gambling advertising despite widespread criticism
Australian social media users will see more sports gambling ads after TikTok quietly expanded a controversial trial of wagering... more
Australia’s Aristocrat Leisure to buy Israel’s NeoGames for $1 bln; shares soar
Australia’s Aristocrat Leisure on Monday said it will acquire Israel-based online gaming solutions provider NeoGames SA for about $1... more
NSW state government moves to ban political donations from any clubs offering gambling
The recently elected NSW state government has introduced a bill to parliament seeking to ban political donations from clubs that house... more
Game shipments boost revenue for Light & Wonder; board backs plan for Australian stock market listing
Light & Wonder highlighted research-and-development streamlining and preparations to list its stock in Australia as it posted... more
QCI continues Australia expansion with five new sites
Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) announced the company’s continued expansion in the Australian market with the addition of five new... more
Crown Melbourne ordered to implement mandatory carded play, pre-set time and spend limits by December
Victoria’s casino regulator has issued a formal direction to Crown Melbourne requiring the company to implement mandatory carded play and... more
Federal government to ban credit card use for online gambling to prevent people betting money ‘they don’t have’
Credit cards are set to be banned from online gambling in a legislative amendment to be introduced later this year. Australian licensed... more
Star Entertainment Group to cut 500 jobs, freeze salaries as new regulatory restrictions hit bottom line
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has announced it will cut 500 full-time jobs, cancel executive bonuses and freeze the salaries of... more
Australian sportsbook Betr hit with record US$143,000 fine for inducements
Australian sportsbook Betr has copped a record AU$210,000 (US$142,500) fine by Liquor & Gaming NSW for breaching the state’s wagering... more
