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 is offering 15 online casino licenses through a structured three-stage application procedure. Operators interested in securing one of these 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...
Star Entertainment Lands $390 Million Refinancing from WhiteHawk
Star Entertainment refinancing efforts have reached a critical milestone with the company securing $390 million from funds associated with WhiteHawk Capital Partners. The three-year facility will fully refinance More...
SkyCity Sued Over Malta-Based Online Casino Operations
Grunge rubber stamp with word Lawsuit, vector illustration A US-funded class action lawsuit has been filed against SkyCity over its Malta-based online casino New Zealand operations, challenging the lawfulness of More...
