Gaming & wagering
Premier rules out shutting down greyhound racing in NSW after explosive report
Chris Minns says greyhound racing will continue in NSW, but has promised an investigation into allegations of systemic animal welfare issues.
- by Christopher Harris
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City Tatts forced into fire sale of historic Pitt Street headquarters
City Tatts chief executive Marcelo Veloz said plunging gaming revenue had forced the club to sell its historic clubhouse, which is undergoing redevelopment into a 50-storey tower.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Casinos
The ex-poker player who played a winning hand to get Star’s top job
Steve McCann doesn’t need to meet any financial hurdles to receive a gargantuan pay package, but he’s still the best insurance policy The Star board can buy.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Harbour views, poker machines not enough to save RSL club from cash woes
The Kirribilli Club has been placed in voluntary administration months after it sought $2000 from members following a hike in rental costs.
- by Andrew Taylor
‘Simply no justification’: Richest clubs get the biggest tax breaks
Just 5 per cent of clubs received half of the $1 billion in gambling tax concessions granted to clubs in 2022-23.
- by Harriet Alexander
Blow for bookies: NSW government mulls betting tax hike
The NSW government will consider increasing the tax on all bets made in the state to 20 per cent.
- by Amelia McGuire
Tabcorp fined after failing to stop teen from punting 30 times
The ASX-listed wagering giant will pay $370,000 to the Victorian regulator – just over half the maximum penalty.
- by Amelia McGuire
Casino gave gamblers free cash – then reported them for fraud
When four machines malfunctioned on the gaming room floor at The Star casino and started spitting out free money, word travelled quickly.
- by Harriet Alexander
Opinion
Casinos
Star wars: The dirty fight between the casino and its regulator
It is very difficult to imagine how the current board of Star will be able to mend its relationship with the regulator and navigate the path to restore its licence.
- by Elizabeth Knight
The Star accused of falsifying welfare checks as gamblers took $3.2 million from company
The Star’s special manager has accused the company of extensive compliance breaches including widespread falsification of welfare checks and a failure to stop casino customers from getting $3.2 million in company money.
- by Amelia McGuire
Federal government enlists extra help as gambling ads reform drags
The government has called on regulatory advisory business Nicholls MMC to assist it with navigating a potential ban on gambling ads, nearly one year after the recommendations.
- by Amelia McGuire and Calum Jaspan
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