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'Scambling': the scam on the rise catching out punters

'Scambling': the scam on the rise catching out punters

Australia's biggest telco is ramping up its defences against "scambling" - one of the fastest-growing scams used by bad actors trying to steal your money.

Casino slapped with $10m fine over gambling breaches

Casino slapped with $10m fine over gambling breaches

Casino slapped with $10m fine over gambling breaches

Casino slapped with $10m fine over gambling breaches

The Star casino has been hit with another round of massive fines for regulatory breaches, including allowing players to gamble well beyond legal time limits.

Proposed $1.3m fine for ex-Star boss branded 'unfair'

Proposed $1.3m fine for ex-Star boss branded 'unfair'

Proposed $1.3m fine for ex-Star boss branded 'unfair'

Proposed $1.3m fine for ex-Star boss branded 'unfair'

A judge has questioned how he could fine Star's ex-chief more than $1 million for criminal risks at the casino when others settled for much lower amounts.

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'Negligent' ex-Star boss could be hit with $1.3m fine

'Negligent' ex-Star boss could be hit with $1.3m fine

Star's former chief executive faces a $1.3 million fine after failing to tell the casino's board of criminal risks associated with lucrative overseas junkets.

Auditor casts eye over 'devious' 40-year lottery deal

Auditor casts eye over 'devious' 40-year lottery deal

An independent auditor is probing whether a state government ran a competitive process before handing out a 40-year lottery deal after "exclusive" negotiations.

Critics pay out on PM for 'cowardly' gambling reforms

Critics pay out on PM for 'cowardly' gambling reforms

The Albanese government has drawn scorn from political rivals after tabling its response to the Murphy report on gambling reform in the shadow of the budget.

States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms

States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms

One state government's parliament already had a motion banning in-stadium gambling advertisements on the books, beating Canberra to the punch.

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Punt on gambling reforms fails to hit support jackpot

Punt on gambling reforms fails to hit support jackpot

Punt on gambling reforms fails to hit support jackpot

Punt on gambling reforms fails to hit support jackpot

Restrictions on gambling ads have drawn pointed criticism from harm reduction advocates, who say there are too many loopholes that will still hurt Australians.

Gambling and welfare issues dog greyhound racing boons

Gambling and welfare issues dog greyhound racing boons

Gambling and welfare issues dog greyhound racing boons

Gambling and welfare issues dog greyhound racing boons

Greyhound racing's problems cost more than its economic benefits, a report has found, as one state weighs up the future of the sport.

Swift action to stop gambling harms - don't bet on it

Swift action to stop gambling harms - don't bet on it

Swift action to stop gambling harms - don't bet on it

Swift action to stop gambling harms - don't bet on it

A late Labor MP oversaw a landmark report into gambling harm that recommended banning online betting ads but 1000 days later, her own party hasn't touched it.

Gambler's regret as Star-dudded suit loses millions

Gambler's regret as Star-dudded suit loses millions

Gambler's regret as Star-dudded suit loses millions

Gambler's regret as Star-dudded suit loses millions

Casino giant Star Entertainment will be millions out of pocket after appearing to sue the wrong party in a court case over dangerous combustible cladding.

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Advocates and crossbenchers are outraged after the communications minister made a dismissive comment to a former gambling addict pushing for reform.

Warning to boards as ex-Star boss raked over the coals

Warning to boards as ex-Star boss raked over the coals

Warning to boards as ex-Star boss raked over the coals

Warning to boards as ex-Star boss raked over the coals

A court's reprimand of Star casino's management for failing to avoid likely criminal and financial risks has put corporate boards across the nation on notice.

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

Star's ex-boss knew of potential criminal links to lucrative overseas junkets in casinos but failed to promptly inform the casino's board, a judge has said.

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Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Harm reduction advocates want to list gambling harm as a public health issue so the Centre for Disease Control can develop a better insight into its impact.

Casino operator's cash stocks dwindle after big loss

Casino operator Star lost $53 million on its operations in the six months to December 31 and has $130 million left in available cash as it struggles to survive.

Lotteries under scrutiny for problem gambling register

Self-exclusion register BetStop has been described as an important tool in tackling gambling harm, but some improvements have been recommended.

Punters take some skin off but gambling giant wagers on

Wagering giant Tabcorp has absorbed the $10 million impact of winning punters in the first half of 2025/26, thanks to the diversification of its business.

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Former A-League star spared jail over betting scandal

Once rated the A-League's best player, Ulises Davila has dodged a jail sentence for co-ordinating a shady betting scheme with a mysterious overseas figure.

Casino group boss cashes in his chips after 18 months

An embattled casino operator is on the hunt for a new boss, just weeks after regulators signed off on a rescue package from an American gambling giant.

Pokies shutdown period 'bare minimum' reform effort

Poker machines will be powered down between 4am and 10am, but some are questioning why a state government won't do more to curb the scourge of problem gambling.

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

A senior minister is being accused of playing down concerns over gambling harm stemming from advertising and is being asked to explain a policy go-slow.

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

A fifth man has been charged over an alleged suspicious Brownlow Medal betting ring, which included a former AFL umpire who is facing additional charges.

Battling casino group hopeful chips will fall its way

Star Entertainment Group has made progress toward resolving its myriad of issues but executives acknowledge the gaming behemoth isn't out of the woods yet.

Gambling ad 'double standard' as PM touts child safety

The prime minister and senior lieutenants have delivered sharp responses to suggestions Labor hasn't done enough to reduce gambling harm.

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