The Star Sydney Licence Suspension Extended as Regulatory Oversight Continues
The Star Sydney will remain under independent management until June 2027 as regulators continue assessing whether the casino is suitable to regain control of its licence.
Crown Resorts Sues Insurer Over $72.5 Million Class Action Payout
Crown Resorts is seeking $22.5 million from RiverStone following a $72.5 million shareholder class action settlement.
Palmerbet Faces Enforcement Action After Self-Excluded Player Kept Betting
Australian bookmaker Palmerbet has entered into a court-enforceable undertaking after regulators found it allowed a BetStop-registered customer to continue gambling.
Aussie High Roller Wins Right to Pursue Royal Caribbean Over A$22,000 Casino Cruises
Australian casino player Mark Timothy Grant can continue his QCAT case against Royal Caribbean after five complimentary Casino Royale cruises worth A$22,040 were cancelled.
Dabble Fined AU$1 Million for Breaching Australia’s BetStop Rules
Dabble Sports has paid more than AU$1 million in penalties after Australia’s communications regulator found the bookmaker failed to properly protect customers registered with BetStop.
Gold Coast Dad Wins A$8 Million Oz Lotto Jackpot on His Birthday
A Gold Coast father received the birthday surprise of a lifetime after discovering he was Australia's only Division One winner in an A$8 million Oz Lotto draw.
Australia Tightens Gambling Rules With Red-Flag System and Adstop Register
Australia has passed new gambling reforms adding stronger protections for vulnerable bettors, including Adstop and tighter inducement rules.
Las Vegas Invests $1.45M to Attract Australian Visitors
LVCVA approved a $1.45M deal with GTI Tourism to market Las Vegas in Australia ahead of Qantas' new nonstop Sydney flight.
Star Entertainment Reports A$307 Million Annual Loss
Star Entertainment has reported a A$307.3 million loss for the 2026 financial year. The Australian casino operator continues to face difficult trading conditions and major regulatory challenges.
Australia’s Gambling Jersey Ban Faces Criticism Over 2031 Deadline
Australia’s new gambling advertising laws will ban wagering company logos from sports uniforms, but existing sponsorship agreements could allow betting brands to remain on some jerseys until the end of 2031.