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Latest news: Casino and Gambling
Pokies giant taken to court over money laundering gaps
A financial regulator is launching legal action against Mounties, a club which operates some 1400 poker machines, over alleged money laundering risk failures.
Jul 30, 2025
Betting company fined $870k for spam message breaches
More than $16 million in fines have been issued over spam message law breaches with the regulator putting companies on notice as it cracks down on the practice.
Jul 29, 2025
'Popular' bets fail punters as inducements questioned
The ways gambling companies induce people to bet more than they otherwise would are being questioned, along with the opaque nature of promotions.
Jul 25, 2025
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Upper house pushing Labor on 'secret' gambling ads plan
The government is under pressure over its plans for gambling advertising as an independent senator pushes for the release of documents.
Jul 23, 2025
Former A-League stars admit roles in betting scandal
Two former A-League players have admitted deliberately getting yellow carded during games in a betting scandal that rocked the sport.
Jul 10, 2025
What's gambling cost? Advocates slam political inaction
Gambling harm reduction advocates have launched fresh calls for reform on the second anniversary of a landmark report into problem gambling.
Jun 28, 2025
Betting giant fined millions for 'VIP' spam splurge
An investigation by the communications watchdog revealed Tabcorp sent thousands of texts to VIP members without a way for customers to opt out.
Jun 16, 2025
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Casino giant slapped down in latest poker machine bid
Australia's biggest casino group has been blocked from expanding to poker machines as a state government faces pressure over its response to harmful gaming.
Jun 13, 2025
'Virtually no oversight' of suburban poker machine dens
Regulators overseeing half of all the poker machines in Australia have been blasted for sitting on their hands and failing harm minimisation efforts.
Jun 12, 2025
The Star cries poor, labels $400m fine a casino killer
The Star has said it will not survive being fined $400 million after admitting to lax anti-money laundering measures and courting high-risk gamblers.
Jun 10, 2025
'High risk': The Star's $167m credit to money launderer
The scale of The Star casino's enabling of billions of dollars in risky transactions, including from at least one money launderer, has been exposed in court.
Jun 05, 2025
The Star faces $400m implosion over crime concerns
Backpacks full of cash, concealed transactions and gamblers with criminal links were ignored by The Star casino, which faces a fine of $400 million or more.
Jun 04, 2025
Men's A-League player charged with betting scandal
Two men have been charged over their involvement in an alleged betting scandal that included the manipulation of yellow cards during soccer games for gambling.
Jun 01, 2025
No penalty for bookmaker that targeted problem gamblers
People on the gambling self-exclusion register were sent marketing messages by an online bookmaker, but it will not be penalised, the industry regulator says.
May 15, 2025
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Gambling reform advocates up pressure in marginal seats
Gambling harm advocates will focus on marginal seats in the final days of the election campaign, urging politicians across the spectrum to find their voice.
Apr 28, 2025
Workers win big as US giant grants Star casino's wish
An international gaming giant has ventured across the world to save the flailing Star casinos after the company came close to entering administration.
Apr 08, 2025
Casino giant rescues Star from brink of folding: report
An embattled casino operator may be thanking its lucky stars after agreeing to a $300 million deal with an international counterpart.
Apr 07, 2025
'Alarming': one in three Aussie children gambling
Calls are growing to ban betting ads in light of new research showing Aussie teens spend $18 million gambling each year.
Apr 06, 2025
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Star's chips down as $940m debt deal comes off table
Embattled casino giant Star Entertainment is back on the brink of collapse after a refinancing deal fell through, but talks with a US casino giant continue.
Apr 02, 2025
State oversight of flailing Star's casino extended
Casino operator Star Entertainment has accepted a watchdog needs to continue overseeing its tables in Sydney amid financial woes and remediation works.
Mar 28, 2025
Casino licence suspension delay a lucky break for Star
A 90-day suspension of Star Entertainment Group's Gold Coast casino licence has been deferred for six months, but the company has been put on notice.
Mar 27, 2025
Star reveals mystery lender behind $940m debt rescue
Embattled casino group Star Entertainment has confirmed the lender behind a $940 million refinancing deal, as it mulls multiple pathways for survival
Mar 11, 2025
Star secures lifeline to unload entertainment precinct
Star Entertainment Group will exit its ownership and management of the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane integrated resort and hospitality precinct.
Mar 08, 2025
Another pokies reform shelved, slammed as 'deceitful'
An election promise to significantly reduce the number of pub pokies is gathering dust as an advocate slams a state's approach to reform.
Mar 04, 2025
Nearing collapse, Star hopes for last-minute bailout
Star Entertainment Group shares have fallen to a three-week low as the casino company said it anticipates receiving a last-minute bailout offer.
Feb 28, 2025
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