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Star Entertainment hits record low on equity raising plans
- Rishav Chatterjee, Reuters
Shares of Australia’s Star Entertainment Group (SGR.AX) touched a record low on Wednesday, as they resumed trading after the casino... more
New minimum age classifications for gambling, loot box content in Australia
- Luke Reilly, IGN
Changes to the minimum age classifications applied to games featuring gambling-like content have been greenlit in Australia. From September... more
Australian casino group Star Entertainment to raise $481 million in equity
- Scott Murdoch, Reuters
Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group (SGR.AX) is tapping the capital markets for a second time in 2023 as it aims to raise... more
Gambling companies accused of using big tobacco’s tactics in push for weaker regulations
- Henry Belot, The Guardian
A dozen public health experts have accused gambling companies of replicating the tactics of big tobacco by funding research into the harms... more
News Corp’s sports gambling hub criticised as ‘new low’
- Henry Belot, The Guardian
Anti-gambling advocates have criticised News Corp’s dedicated sports betting coverage website as “a new low” given community concerns... more
Aristocrat Leisure names Superna Kalle chief strategy & content officer
- Rege Behe
Aristocrat Leisure Friday introduced Superna Kalle as chief strategy & content officer, effective Oct. 9, 2023. Kalle will report... more
‘Illegal’ TV gambling ads difficult to address
- Andrew Bevin, Newsroom
The Department of Internal Affairs has come out strong against gambling advertisements being played by major broadcasters – but it has... more
Australia: Konami Gaming, Star Entertainment Group renew tech partnership
- Rege Behe
Konami Gaming and Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group Tuesday announced the extension and expansion of a partnership. Star... more
‘Trading on people’s misery’: Gamblers lose highest amount in a decade at Australian Football League club pokies
- Carla Jaeger, The Sydney Morning Herald
Carlton and Essendon are among the four AFL clubs accused of “trading on people’s misery” as more than $40 million was sunk into... more
New EZ Baccarat distribution pacts cover Latin America, European Union, Australia
- Mark Gruetze
EZ Baccarat is extending its international reach with distribution agreements taking effect soon for Latin America, the European Union,... more
Crown Sydney casino left ‘high and dry’ after betting on lure of VIP gamblers, expert says
- Gavin Coote, ABC News
The future of Crown Resorts’ Sydney casino will hinge on whether it can diversify away from high-rollers, experts say, as economic... more
NSW gambling regulator says AU$1.1 million in fines handed to online sportsbooks for illegal advertisements
- Inside Asian Gaming
Liquor & Gaming NSW said this week it has issued AU$1.1 million (US$710,000) in fines to online sportsbooks since 2016 for illegal... more
Aristocrat Gaming unveils new range of games at AGE23
- CDC Gaming Reports
Aristocrat Gaming will showcase a line-up of games at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) this week in Sydney. Attendees can view 12 game... more
Sportsbet spends extra $19m in marketing blitz ahead of expected gambling ad ban
- Henry Belot, The Guardian
Sportsbet has increased its marketing spend by millions of dollars in an advertising blitz ahead of an expected crackdown by the Australian... more
JCM to present automated transaction technologies at AGE 2023
- CDC Gaming Reports
At the Australasian Gaming Expo 2023, JCM will exhibit its transaction technologies that increase efficiencies and boost security,... more
Aristocrat issues statement on cyber incident
- Rege Behe
Aristocrat Friday confirmed it suffered a cyber incident June 1. In a statement, the company said a criminal hacker exploited a newly... more
Gambling regulator withheld documents from money laundering inquiry
- Harriet Alexander, The Sydney Morning Herald
The state gambling regulator failed to provide crucial documents to the NSW Crime Commission – including profiles of people who may... more
IGT presents regional solutions and new jackpot links at Australasian Gaming Expo
- CDC Gaming Reports
International Game Technology announced today that the company will showcase its latest portfolio of cabinets, games, services, and systems... more
Crown Resorts rolls out new Crown PlaySafe gambling harm prevention program
- Inside Asian Gaming
Australia’s Crown Resorts has announced its new Crown PlaySafe gambling harm prevention program, which it says will introduce a raft of... more
OPINION: Victoria’s gambling regulator quietly provides guidance
- Peter Cohen, Inside Asian Gaming
Sometimes just a few words can make a difference. On 24 July, the Chair of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC),... more
