Today
‘Can’t afford it’: Rabbitohs told to stay put at home stadium
The NSW government says it could cost up to $14 million a year to move the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ home games to Allianz Stadium from Accor.
This Month
Ainsworth board says no need to disclose criminal probe into CEO
The pokies giant said on Monday it had known about the overseas criminal investigation since 2019, but the board determined it did not need to inform the ASX.
Kyrgios-backed basketball team joins NBL legal fight
The South East Melbourne Phoenix has joined a case against billionaire NBL owner Larry Kestelman over transparency concerns.
Ripped sheets, urine stains, no towels: Crown guests slam dirty rooms
Travel reviews on booking websites have complained about the firm’s cleaning standards for Sydney rooms that cost nearly $700 a night.
Star, Crown push NSW government to delay limits on cash use in casinos
While the state has already rejected a request from the Blackstone-owned Crown for poker machines in Sydney, the two companies are hoping for other reprieves.
Regional SA, NSW towns to lose free-to-air AFL and cricket
Regional broadcaster WIN says it will cut off channels Seven, 7mate and 7two around Mount Gambier and Griffith as commercial negotiations stall.
How AFL boss Dillon recruited his dream team to respark the season
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has lured Tom Harley away from the Sydney Swans and Greg Swann from the Brisbane Lions as he tries to turn around a sputtering start to his tenure.
Pokies giant leaves investors in dark about CEO’s criminal probe
For years, the chief executive of Ainsworth Game Technology has been under criminal investigation in Austria. The ASX-listed company hasn’t told shareholders.
‘No atmosphere’: Rabbitohs up the ante on move to Roosters’ home turf
In a letter sent to Premier Chris Minns, the NRL’s South Sydney Rabbitohs claimed it could make more money playing matches at Allianz.
Mike Baird and Todd Greenberg could turn cricket into a money machine
Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and his new CEO Todd Greenberg have a big decision to make about the BBL. What they do could reshape cricket forever.
Star Entertainment says $100m is all it has for AUSTRAC penalty
The financial crime watchdog says the court should disregard casino operator’s threat that it would collapse under the weight of a $400 million fine.
V’landys backs Tabcorp’s Gil McLachlan in pub wagering stand-off
The wagering giant plan to scrap commissions for pubs and clubs has irked the powerful hotels’ lobby. The racing industry sees things differently.
Former AFL boss launches Melbourne’s newest private club
Andrew Demetriou has had a vision for this members’ club since leaving the AFL in 2014. For $4500 a year you can experience it too.
High-risk junkets accounted for 14pc of Star’s revenues for five years
Documents filed with the Federal Court show the casino giant admitting high-roller trips which raised money-laundering issues were a huge part of its business.
How to sponsor an Olympic athlete (and get a tax break)
A new scheme encourages wealthy people to give money directly to athletes in lesser-known sports such as skeleton (it’s a bobsled) by offering tax deductions.
Entain boss Dean Shannon to depart ahead of AUSTRAC remediation
The chief executive who led the company since 2019 will step down upon the completion of a new anti-money-laundering program.
Japan’s Mixi hikes PointsBet takeover bid, valuing bookmaker at $402m
The entertainment giant’s hopes of acquiring the ASX-listed group had been complicated by a rival proposal from Matthew Tripp’s Betr, which holds 20 per cent.
CoStar considers Domain rebrand after buying Homes.com.au
The American real estate giant’s chief executive, Andy Florance, says the purchase of the domain name will give him “optionality” in the future.
How Cricket Australia uses AI to connect with sports fans
Cricket is a sport that generates millions of data points. Cricket Australia is trying to use them to engage fans.
Escalante to buy out investors in his $3.2b online gambling giant
Billionaire Laurence Escalante already controls 70 per cent of Virtual Gaming Worlds, and last month told unhappy shareholders they should just sell out of the company.