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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.

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'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.

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

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'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

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.

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Punters take some skin off but gambling giant wagers on

Punters take some skin off but gambling giant wagers on

Punters take some skin off but gambling giant wagers on

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.

Former A-League star spared jail over betting scandal

Former A-League star spared jail over betting scandal

Former A-League star spared jail over betting scandal

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

Casino group boss cashes in his chips after 18 months

Casino group boss cashes in his chips after 18 months

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

Pokies shutdown period 'bare minimum' reform effort

Pokies shutdown period 'bare minimum' reform effort

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

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

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

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

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

Battling casino group hopeful chips will fall its way

Battling casino group hopeful chips will fall its way

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.

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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.

Self-excluded gamblers turn to illegal offshore sites

Punters are increasingly turning to illegal sites to gamble, sending billions of dollars offshore as the responsible regulator is criticised for being futile.

Media giant wants compo if gambling ads are punted

Nine Entertainment wants compensation from the government if a national ban is slapped on gambling ads and says regulations must extend to tech companies.

Gambling lobby floats ad limit as uncertainty lingers

Betting companies are searching for a middle ground on gambling advertising reform as the communications minister weighs up a response to a landmark inquiry.

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MPs refuse to disclose who they signed into parliament

Only 13 independent MPs and a One Nation senator voluntarily disclosed who they have given lobbyist passes, which allow unescorted access around parliament.

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.

Gambling harms more pronounced as online betting jumps

Online gambling has increased substantially, with young men and people experiencing psychological distress and loneliness at higher risk of problem betting.

Embattled casino operator's licence ban ruling deferred

Star's casinos in Sydney and on the Gold Coast have been granted licence suspension deferrals to allow them to continue with remediation measures.

A-League star negotiating with betting scam prosecutors

Former A-League player of the year Ulises Davila has been granted further time to enter pleas over a card-fixing scam after teammates were sentenced.

A-League players sidestep conviction in betting scam

A pair of soccer players who pleaded guilty to deliberately receiving yellow cards for $10,000 have avoided convictions and jail time.

Gambling harm impacting mental health and relationships

Gambling rates are on the rise in Australia with the practice linked to serious issues including suicidal thoughts, domestic violence and financial stress.

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