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Star casinos shut pokies after major technology glitch

Star casinos shut pokies after major technology glitch

The blows keep coming for the embattled Star Entertainment Group, which has been forced to switch off thousands of poker machines after a technology failure.

Ex-police watchdog to oversee greyhound industry probe

Ex-police watchdog to oversee greyhound industry probe

Ex-police watchdog to oversee greyhound industry probe

Ex-police watchdog to oversee greyhound industry probe

Alleged greyhound welfare breaches will be investigated properly despite a decision not to ban racing, says the NSW minister in charge of overseeing the sport.

A-League player to fight betting fix allegation

A-League player to fight betting fix allegation

A-League player to fight betting fix allegation

A-League player to fight betting fix allegation

A third A-League player accused of corrupting bet outcomes with deliberate infractions during games has faced court, indicating he will fight the allegation.

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Gambling reform ongoing, PM says, despite no ad ban

Gambling reform ongoing, PM says, despite no ad ban

Anthony Albanese insists work is being done to implement reforms to stamp out problem gambling, one year on from a landmark report

Lack of play on betting ads a year from landmark review

Lack of play on betting ads a year from landmark review

A lack of action to stop the ubiquitous nature of betting ads targeting young people has been branded disappointing a year after a landmark review.

UK Conservatives support falls after betting scandal

UK Conservatives support falls after betting scandal

The polls were already bleak for Britain's ruling Conservatives and now a betting scandal is pushing their support even lower just days before the election.

Ex-Crown boss takes reins of under-fire Star casinos

Ex-Crown boss takes reins of under-fire Star casinos

The Star has appointed a chief executive to come on board weeks before a crucial report into its suitability for a lucrative Sydney licence is handed down.

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UK's Conservatives dump candidates in gambling probe

UK's Conservatives dump candidates in gambling probe

UK's Conservatives dump candidates in gambling probe

UK's Conservatives dump candidates in gambling probe

The UK's ruling Conservatives have withdrawn support for two candidates after they were implicated in a betting row just weeks before the general election.

Foxtel gambles fines after Kayo by media watchdog

Foxtel gambles fines after Kayo by media watchdog

Foxtel gambles fines after Kayo by media watchdog

Foxtel gambles fines after Kayo by media watchdog

Sport streaming service Kayo has been found to have broken gambling advertising rules as research shows more young Australians than ever are betting on sport.

Clubs spending community grants on their own operations

Clubs spending community grants on their own operations

Clubs spending community grants on their own operations

Clubs spending community grants on their own operations

Victorian clubs are spending hundreds of millions of dollars of pokies revenue meant for the community on venue operating costs instead, reform advocates say.

Tabcorp ordered to pay $370k over gambling minor

Tabcorp ordered to pay $370k over gambling minor

Tabcorp ordered to pay $370k over gambling minor

Tabcorp ordered to pay $370k over gambling minor

Gambling company Tabcorp has been ordered to pay $370,417 after pleading guilty to 43 charges in Melbourne Magistrates Court.

BetEasy sues over William Hill acquisition 'fraud'

BetEasy sues over William Hill acquisition 'fraud'

BetEasy sues over William Hill acquisition 'fraud'

BetEasy sues over William Hill acquisition 'fraud'

BetEasy is seeking damages alleging it was not told of a potential $23 million claim against William Hill when it purchased the gambling giant's Australian arm.

Adelaide casino to pay costs on top of $67m penalty

Adelaide casino to pay costs on top of $67m penalty

Adelaide casino to pay costs on top of $67m penalty

Adelaide casino to pay costs on top of $67m penalty

SkyCity Adelaide will have to pay $3 million costs to the regulator on top of a $67 million penalty for admitted breaches of anti-money laundering legislation.

A-League bet-fix scandal grows with more players named

A-League bet-fix scandal grows with more players named

A-League bet-fix scandal grows with more players named

A-League bet-fix scandal grows with more players named

Macarthur FC players Matthew Millar and Jed Drew have both been accused of participating in a criminal group behind an alleged bet-fixing scheme.

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Star not fit for Sydney casino licence: inquiry told

The Star is not ready to hold a licence for its Sydney casino, even with conditions attached, a second probe into its suitability has heard.

Trio suspended as A-League battles betting scandal

The troubled A-League Men's competition is again making headlines for the wrong reasons with shock allegations of bet-fixing shrouding the semi-finals.

Star skipper charged over A-League betting scandal

Three players at A-League club Macarthur are facing serious charges after suspicious betting triggered an investigation into alleged yellow-card manipulation.

Licence suspension delay for Queensland casinos

Two Queensland casinos will have their licence suspensions delayed again as the state waits on a NSW inquiry's findings.

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'I'm a criminal': $1.2m gambling fraudster's remorse

A man who defrauded almost $1.2 million from friends and family will not spend time in jail after showing remorse for his "unethical, illegal" sports betting.

Pokie numbers, losses still rising despite crackdown

Despite promises from the NSW Labor government to cut down on poker machines, their numbers continue to grow.

Fraudster behind gambling scheme 'no Melissa Caddick'

A bankrupt who defrauded family and friends out of $1.2 million did not live extravagantly before his sports-betting scheme exploded, his lawyer has said.

Star's ex-chief shown door after preparations for 'war'

Messages discussing going to "war" with the regulator may create challenges despite one of the leaders who sent them being terminated, a Star director says.

Star head says casino not suitable for licence

Star Entertainment Group's executive chair says its Sydney casino will need ongoing supervision to ensure the business"keeps focused" on its remediation plan.

'Vastly different' Crown can keep Sydney casino licence

A clean out of the Crown board and "intensive remediation" has satisfied a regulator that it can lawfully run its waterfront casino in Sydney.

Fines up 750-fold for casinos behaving badly in SA

South Australia plans to up the maximum fine for casinos in the state from $100,000 to $75 million as misconduct of operators across the country comes to light.

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