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No magical save for Star as govt focuses on workers

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

Casino operator Star's shares plunge amid grim finances

Casino operator Star's shares plunge amid grim finances

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

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

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

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

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

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

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.

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Reform buttons slapped in bid to quash gambling harms

Reform buttons slapped in bid to quash gambling harms

Reform buttons slapped in bid to quash gambling harms

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 notches win as time runs out on political year

Labor notches win as time runs out on political year

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

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

'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.

Shelving of poker machine reforms 'sickening'

Shelving of poker machine reforms 'sickening'

Shelving of poker machine reforms 'sickening'

Shelving of poker machine reforms 'sickening'

Tasmania's government has parked their commitment to "nation-leading" harm minimisation poker machine reforms.

Tabcorp served up fine for taking illegal tennis bets

Tabcorp served up fine for taking illegal tennis bets

Tabcorp served up fine for taking illegal tennis bets

Tabcorp served up fine for taking illegal tennis bets

Tabcorp has paid a more than $260,000 fine for accepting bets during 69 tennis matches while the sporting event was under way.

Johnny Depp honoured with lifetime achievement award

Johnny Depp honoured with lifetime achievement award

Johnny Depp honoured with lifetime achievement award

Johnny Depp honoured with lifetime achievement award

Johnny Depp has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Rome Film Festival for his 'extraordinary journey as a performer'.

Chips down, shares up as Star fined, suspension remains

Chips down, shares up as Star fined, suspension remains

Chips down, shares up as Star fined, suspension remains

Chips down, shares up as Star fined, suspension remains

The NSW Independent Casino Commission has hit The Star with a $15 million fine after a second probe revealed a series of breaches at its Sydney operation.

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Crown fined $2 million over self-exclusion breaches

Crown Melbourne has been fined $2 million over self-exclusion breaches but the regulator has accepted the failures weren't deliberate or reckless.

Pub giant fined $177k over underage gambling breaches

An underage teen was allowed to gamble for more than a year across five Melbourne venues, leading to a six-figure fine for a pub giant.

Sleight of hand concern over gambling ban commitment

A leading advocate for Australian gambling reform has warned against any attempt to water down a response to a landmark report recommending a betting ad ban.

Rolling the dice: kids aged 10 caught in gambling haze

One in three parents are worried about their teens gambling, with children aged under 10 among those treated for related health problems.

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Fallen star: $500 million wiped from Star on ASX

The value of Star Entertainment has plummeted on the ASX after $500 million dollars was slashed from the casino giant's worth as its shares were unfrozen

Chips are down as Star posts huge loss, cashes in jobs

Star Entertainment has written down the value of its three casinos by $1.4 billion as its new CEO plots a path to turn around the fortunes of the company.

Odds on to ban gambling ads before punters hit polls

Those calling for reform are wondering if Labor will roll the dice and attempt a crack down on gambling advertising with the federal election looming.

Grieving family 'betrayed' as donated $64k gambled away

A man has pleaded guilty after stealing more than $64,000 raised for the heartbroken family of an alleged murder victim to recoup his gambling losses.

Warning of 'unintended consequences' on gambling reform

As reports emerged about how a gambling ad crackdown may work, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the reforms need to be right the first time.

Show some guts: PM 'backtracks' on gambling ad ban

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been accused of walking back support for gambling reforms, after he rebuffed concerns about sports betting advertisements.

Fresh calls for ad ban as gambling losses climb

Australians have the highest gambling losses in the world and those numbers are tracking higher, adding fuel to the argument to ban all ads.

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