Tabcorp Snaps Up Wagering Tech Provider BetMakers in $200 Million Deal
Tabcorp Holdings has announced on Monday that it will acquire BetMakers Techology Group, the B2B technology firm for AU$267 million (US$189 million) through a Scheme of Arrangement, with cash consideration of AU$0.24 per share implying an equity value of approximately AU$283 million (US$200 million) on a fully diluted basis. Notably, the transaction More...
Star Entertainment Posts Losses as License Troubles Continue
Star Entertainment continues to struggle financially, posting an $8 million loss in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, though this represents an improvement from the $27 million loss recorded in the same period More...
New Zealand Opens Online Casino Licensing Process for First Time
New Zealand online casinos are entering a new regulatory era as the Department of Internal Affairs has officially opened the licensing process for operators seeking to enter the newly regulated market. The country More...
Betr Secures Gaming License in Tasmania, Exits Northern Territory
Betr has secured a five-year gaming license from the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission, marking a significant regulatory shift as the company exits the Northern Territory. The independent commission granted More...
Former Star Casino CEO Hit with $700k Fine, Six-Year Ban
Two former Star Casino executives have been handed a combined $1.1 million in penalties by the Federal Court for failing to adequately address money-laundering risks. Former Star Casino boss Matt Bekier received More...
New Zealand Online Gambling Faces New Regulations Before License Rollout
New Zealand online gambling faces a regulatory overhaul as comprehensive regulations come into force on 3 July 2026, coinciding with the country’s competitive licensing process. The framework, established More...
Tabcorp Bans Professional Gamblers
Tabcorp has banned a group of professional gamblers from its platform and venues, marking a significant shift in the ASX-listed wagering giant’s approach to high-stakes punters. At least eight high-profile More...
Star Entertainment Q3 Revenue Falls 12% Amid Refinancing Pressure
Star Entertainment faces mounting financial pressure as the casino operator reported a 12% revenue drop to $266 million in the third quarter, coupled with a looming refinancing deadline of 15 May. The company’s More...
Australia Gambling Advertising Ban Follows Years of Public Pressure
The Australia gambling advertising ban takes effect as the country grapples with the world’s highest per capita gambling losses. Presently serving as the government’s response to mounting public pressure, More...
Star Entertainment Group Sells 50 Per Cent Brisbane Queens Wharf Stake to Hong Kong Investors
Star Entertainment Group Brisbane Queens Wharf has completed a significant ownership restructure, with the casino operator selling half its stake in the landmark development to Hong Kong-based investors. The transaction More...
