Gambling
Kapow! Police officers disguised as Batman and Robin arrest men on Westminster Bridge
There was no bat signal, and London is no Gotham, but Batman and Robin still showed up on Westminster Bridge speeding through a throng of startled onlookers in the name of justice.
- Vivian Ho
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Police disguised as Batman and Robin make arrest on Westminster Bridge
Two police officers donned Batman and Robin costumes to target illegal gambling in London.
Fallen Star: The inside story of how a casino was brought undone
Star was already on its knees when carded play was introduced to its Sydney casino, a measure that brought it completely undone.
- Harriet Alexander
Opportunity knocks for US hedge-fund backed casino group eyeing Star
Ailing casino operator Star’s latest suitor Bally’s has a chairman with a track record of targeting casino businesses in strife.
- Clancy Yeates
Star casino deal buys time but its future is still in doubt
The casino operator’s shares will remain suspended this week and the board has gained a few weeks to assure themselves that the company is a going concern.
- Colin Kruger
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- The Star Entertainment Group
Star fends off closure with last-minute deal
Star Entertainment has temporarily secured its future after selling its stake in the Queen’s Wharf casino and resort in Brisbane.
- Colin Kruger
The key election promise NSW Labor has walked away from
Treasurer Daniel Mookhey confirmed Labor would not follow through on its pre-election commitment to remove 9500 poker machines from circulation.
- Michael McGowan
Crown blocks thousands using controversial method, avoids watchdog scrutiny
Melbourne casino uses a method of banning patrons that bypasses regulatory oversight, despite explicit warnings from the gambling watchdog.
- Cameron Houston
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- Sports betting
Live odds TV adverts cut before start of NRL and AFL seasons
The segments are often presented by former players who spruik multi bets, for which the odds of winning are much slimmer.
- Paul Sakkal
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- Gaming & wagering
Gamblers now losing more than $1m an hour on NSW poker machines
The government has introduced various gambling reforms, but harm minimisation advocates say they will not make an impact.
- Harriet Alexander
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