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Duty of care floated for betting ads accountability

Duty of care floated for betting ads accountability

A draft proposal to make gambling companies more accountable for harm through a duty of care is being considered by a federal minister.

Falling Star offered $650m lifeline for ailing casinos

Falling Star offered $650m lifeline for ailing casinos

Falling Star offered $650m lifeline for ailing casinos

Falling Star offered $650m lifeline for ailing casinos

With its shares in the doldrums and questions over its operations, Star has been offered a conditional lifeline through a five-year financing proposal.

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Live losses displayed in betting apps has been proposed as a measure to help punters track how much they're in the red to prevent excessive spending.

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Star heads accused of turning blind eye to illicit cash

Star heads accused of turning blind eye to illicit cash

Executives at troubled gambling firm The Star allegedly put profit over risk management by ignoring the potential criminal cash washing through its casinos.

Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Star Entertainment has confirmed it's in talks to sell its stake in one of Australia's largest entertainment precincts, amid continued financial woes.

Prince Harry's Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver

Prince Harry's Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Katy Perry were among the musicians who performed at the 2025 Invictus Games opening ceremony in Canada.

Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban

Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban

Independent crossbenchers will leverage their votes in a minority government to force action on banning betting advertising after Labor failed to act.

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Senator pushes for gambling industry influence inquiry

Senator pushes for gambling industry influence inquiry

Senator pushes for gambling industry influence inquiry

Senator pushes for gambling industry influence inquiry

David Pocock is critical of the government for not acting on a landmark report recommending banning gambling ads, linking it to industry lobbying efforts.

Wider economy would be hurt from Star collapse: union

Wider economy would be hurt from Star collapse: union

Wider economy would be hurt from Star collapse: union

Wider economy would be hurt from Star collapse: union

As the future of Star Entertainment hangs in the balance, a prominent union says it isn't just casino workers who would be hit by its collapse.

Slow gambling shift defended after bus, train ad ban

Slow gambling shift defended after bus, train ad ban

Slow gambling shift defended after bus, train ad ban

Slow gambling shift defended after bus, train ad ban

As the push continues for a national ban on gambling advertisements, one state won't let the ads be plastered across its public transport network.

Sportsbet sued by gamblers over 'illegal' live betting

Sportsbet sued by gamblers over 'illegal' live betting

Sportsbet sued by gamblers over 'illegal' live betting

Sportsbet sued by gamblers over 'illegal' live betting

Sportsbet has been taken to court in a class action over its Fast Code services, which allows customers to bet on a live event.

RSL's gambling profits not supporting veteran welfare

RSL's gambling profits not supporting veteran welfare

RSL's gambling profits not supporting veteran welfare

RSL's gambling profits not supporting veteran welfare

Just a minuscule percentage of RSL venues' gambling machine profits are going towards aiding veterans' welfare, according to new research.

Star shares hit the skids as survival odds take a blow

Star shares hit the skids as survival odds take a blow

Star shares hit the skids as survival odds take a blow

Star shares hit the skids as survival odds take a blow

Shares are down seven per cent at Star after the embattled casino company warned of "material uncertainty" about its ability to continue.

'Lambo guy' wants speedy trial on lottery charges

'Lambo guy' wants speedy trial on lottery charges

'Lambo guy' wants speedy trial on lottery charges

'Lambo guy' wants speedy trial on lottery charges

Entrepreneur Adrian Portelli wants charges alleging that he conducted an unlawful lottery to proceed to trial, a court has been told.

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Woman overturns casino ban over 'unaffordable' gambling

A woman was banned from a casino after spending more than half her income on gambling, but she argued her multi-million dollar inheritance gave her the means.

No magical save for Star as govt focuses on workers

As the shares of embattled casino operator Star Entertainment fall to an all-time low, a state government has ruled out giving it a financial lifeline.

Casino operator Star's shares plunge amid grim finances

Star Entertainment says it had just $79 million in cash left at December 31, after burning through $107 million over the previous three months.

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has received the "nicest early birthday present" after winning 10 Billboard Music Awards and topping the accolade's all-time record.

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Betting ads played before, after kids' song shock dad

A fight for a blanket ban on gambling advertising has been reinvigorated after Sportsbet paused promotions on Spotify following an incident.

Cost of big races revealed right at the finish line

Revelations about the price of events such as major motor races are among the dozens of reports released on a parliament's final sitting day.

Casino operator counts the cost of going cashless

The leaders charged with turning around the fortunes of troubled casino operator Star have given shareholders a frank assessment of the difficulties ahead.

Half of nation vie for $100m Powerball jackpot prize

One lucky Australian may become $100 million richer with the sixth-largest jackpot in lottery history up for grabs in the latest Powerball draw.

Reform buttons slapped in bid to quash gambling harms

Mandatory closing hours, slower spin times and smaller spending limits will aim to minimise gambling harm in reforms put forward by a state government.

Labor notches win as time runs out on political year

Labor has chalked up a last-minute legislative victory, with the Greens backing its housing scheme, as several MPs bid Canberra farewell.

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

The government has been accused of letting down Australian communities after its long-awaited gambling advertising policy was officially delayed.

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