Sports
October 20, 2021
NBA Chooses TAB as Its Official Wagering Partner in Australia
Top Australian sports betting operator TAB has scored an important partnership that will see it in the position of the National Basketball Association’s official local betting partner. The deal will see the two betting partners collaborate and bring exciting wagering offerings to Australian sports bettors. TAB Becomes NBA’s Official Betting Partner The deal covers the […]
Legal
October 19, 2021
Star Entertainment Facing Class Action Lawsuits
Law firms Maurice Blackburn and Slater and Gordon announced they are preparing to launch class action lawsuits against The Star Entertainment Group following revelations that the casino operator’s board of directors ignored serious operational risk warnings. Star Stock Plummets Both law firms are preparing to launch class-action lawsuits on behalf of Star’s investors, who saw […]
Casino
October 18, 2021
Crown Melbourne to Host A Training Program for 1,000 Hospitality Workers
Australia-based casino and resort Crown Melbourne will be putting efforts in refilling the human resources in Victoria’s hospitality industry. The resort will solve the manpower shortage by training as many as 1,000 new hospitality workers. Crown Melbourne’s Training Program This move is set to jumpstart the local industry once again as it has suffered a […]
Industry
October 14, 2021
Gambling Stakeholders Gave $60m to Australian Politicians
An ABC News investigation into political payments between 1998-99 and 2019-20 in Australia revealed gambling-related entities made over AU$80 million ($59.2 million) in political contributions. The Investigation The media’s investigation, based on data from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Transparency Register, where financial dealings of political parties, candidates and others who participate in the federal […]
Industry
October 13, 2021
Australian Online Bettors Have Doubled Up in the Last Decade
Australia has seen a sharp rise in online gambling in the last few years. According to a study funded by Gambling Research Australia, the number of people who wager online, either enthusiasts or casual bettors, has doubled up between 2010 and 2019. Online Gamblers’ Numbers Double Up The study results are based on over 15,000 […]
Sports
October 12, 2021
NRL Seeks to Cash in on US Sports Betting Bonanza
The National Rugby League (NRL) will explore its options in the United States, seeking to cash in on the strong momentum of sports betting legalization in the country. The league, which is the primary rugby competition in Australia and New Zealand, will be attempting to leverage its popularity overseas. Building NRL’s Momentum in the US […]
Casino
October 12, 2021
Star Entertainment Considering Sale-Leaseback of Star Sydney
Star Entertainment might be looking to make a deal for its Star Sydney casino. Sale-leaseback arrangements have become hugely popular in the casino industry around the globe, and the Australian casino operator is reportedly considering a deal that would make investment management firm Blackstone very happy. It doesn’t, however, sit very well with Star’s investors. […]
Business
October 11, 2021
Star Entertainment Accused of Embracing Illegal Activity in New Report
It’s beginning to look like Crown Resorts isn’t the only casino operator in Australia to be in trouble with lawmakers and regulators. Crown and its willingness to circumvent globally-established money-laundering rules while allegedly allowing criminals to gamble at its casinos has caused a domino effect that could bring down Star Entertainment, as well. If Star […]
Industry
September 28, 2021
Australia Online Gambling Spend Skyrocketed in September
A significant spike in online gambling in Australia is indicated by data published by two companies tracking consumer spending, AlphaBeta and illion. Surpassing 2020 High Published by both analytics companies, real-time data showed spending on gambling activities in the country almost tripled during the latest lockdowns in New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria. It also […]
Industry
September 24, 2021
Sportsbet’s Advertising Spend Fuels Calls for Blanket Ban
Gambling advertising money is among hot topics in Australia again, after Sportsbet, a sports betting brand owned by Flutter Entertainment, revealed it was among the top advertisers in the country in 2020. Millions on Gambling Ads An investor presentation held by Flutter Wednesday revealed Sportsbet spent AU$139 million ($101.5 million) on advertising and sponsorship in […]