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Chips still down at casino group as loss narrows

Chips still down at casino group as loss narrows

An embattled casino operator has slimmed its annual loss, but remains under pressure as it balances softening revenue, regulator woes and mountains of debt.

Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Being coached on avoiding scrutiny for his excessive gambling to the point of losing his family is an example of a betting giant breaking the law, a man says.

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

A state with a high prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a tranche of gaming reforms, although many say they haven't gone far enough.

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Crackdown to stop organised crime 'grooming' athletes

Crackdown to stop organised crime 'grooming' athletes

Players found to have rigged a sporting event through match-fixing will face stiff criminal penalties including long jail terms under a federal push.

Labor digging deep to meet gambling register rollout

Labor digging deep to meet gambling register rollout

Labor is optimistic its gambling ad reform will be implemented on time as the communications watchdog is tapped with creating the opt-out system.

'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

Contentious gambling reforms are finally within sight of the winning post for the government as its brushes off criticism from the cross bench and advocates.

Casinos to pay heavy fines for minor's gambling splurge

Casinos to pay heavy fines for minor's gambling splurge

Two major casinos will pay a combined seven figures in fines after a teenage boy gained entry and lost tens of thousands on their gaming floors.

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'Disgusted': coalition rift as gambling changes blasted

'Disgusted': coalition rift as gambling changes blasted

'Disgusted': coalition rift as gambling changes blasted

'Disgusted': coalition rift as gambling changes blasted

Two coalition MPs have crossed the floor in protest against gambling laws which they say don't go far enough to protect vulnerable people.

Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report

Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report

Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report

Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report

Labor is under fire for proposing late changes to its controversial gambling reforms as a damning report on the shake-up exposed gaps in the policy.

'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

A call to expand early access to retirement funds to tackle cost-of-living pressures from Pauline Hanson has given the government a boost in a busy week.

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

The prime minister has urged for a curtailing of inducements that keep people gambling online, arguing it feeds addictions.

Labor referred to corruption body over gambling donors

Labor referred to corruption body over gambling donors

Labor referred to corruption body over gambling donors

Labor referred to corruption body over gambling donors

Independent MPs have called out the federal government for taking donations from gambling companies as negotiations continue on betting ad reforms.

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Labor is confident of securing a deal for controversial gambling reforms, despite concerns the measures do not go far enough to reduce harm.

Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush

Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush

Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush

Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush

Contentious gambling reforms are on track to pass parliament with bipartisan support, despite fears from opponents the changes don't go far enough.

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'All relative': Labor plays down decade-low poll result

Labor's primary vote has fallen to its lowest level since the dying days of the Gillard government, but an expert says the figure is not as bad as it seems.

'Do it ourselves': ultimatum for Labor on gambling laws

A red line has been drawn on a key sticking point in negotiations over Labor's contentious gambling reforms as the Greens flag their preparedness to do a deal.

Pressure mounts on Labor to strengthen gambling reforms

Labor is holding firm on gambling laws despite growing calls across the parliament for inducements and all advertisements to be outlawed.

Labor's rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads

Minor parties and independents are preparing amendments to Labor's "friendless" proposed gambling reforms before parliament returns to Canberra.

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NRL star 'moving on' after betting charge dropped

South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith has said he wants to get on with his life and play football after prosecutors dropped an insider-betting charge.

'Deficiencies': coalition push for gambling changes

Labor will likely need to allow for changes to its gambling laws from the coalition to get its controversial reforms over the line.

Betting firms shift blame to parents, other platforms

Children being exposed to gambling advertisements and allegations of predatory inducements have been dismissed by major betting companies.

Escorts, drugs: big-spending gamblers' inducements

Gambling reform advocates have issued a plea to the government to stamp out the predatory behaviour of major betting companies.

Casino group still in the red as licence issues weigh

Star Entertainment group is still talking to regulators and state governments over its gaming floor licence woes, after reporting another quarterly loss.

'Jobs not war': Labor rank and file rail against subs

News of billions of dollars to help build submarines has angered Labor members who have pushed back against AUKUS at the party's national conference.

More protection for children from gambling inducements

Labor delegates have agreed to bolster gambling reforms, including giving national regulators more power, despite concern overhauls have not gone far enough.

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