NewsBite

Gambling

Advertisement
Revenue declines at Star’s Gold Coast property also partly reflected seasonal issues.

The $400 million sting that could snuff out Star for good

After enjoying a moment of calm, the walls are closing in again for the casino operator as the prospect of a hefty fine threatens the future of its Queensland and NSW casinos.

  • Elizabeth Knight

Latest

Trainer, local and volunteer, Kevin Keys at the Dapto Dogs

Last lap at Dapto: A community gets ready to farewell a local icon

After 88 years, Dapto Dogs is set to run its final race by next June – leaving behind memories, mateship and a fading slice of working-class tradition.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

‘Conflict of interest’ claim over new double ministry of sport, communication

One of Australia’s top anti-gambling advocates warns that lumping the sport and communications portfolios under the same minister will further delay action on blocking gambling ads aimed at children.

  • Calum Jaspan
Pokies are easier to find than ATMs, post boxes and public toilets.

Congrats on the election win, Albo. Now do something about gambling

Not every bet placed or lotto ticket purchased is symptomatic of a problem or addiction, but gambling is a $32 billion problem our nation must address.

  • Victoria Devine
The election campaign.

Dutton backs himself to win the election – but the bookies don’t

With a week to go to the election, bookies and punters have Labor the favourite in 77 seats, a figure that would secure majority government and a second term for Anthony Albanese.

  • Shane Wright and Paul Sakkal
Bally’s chairman Soo Kim has big plans for Star.

How Star’s new owners plan a major overhaul

Think of the new Star Entertainment properties as a cross between what they are today and ones that will more closely resemble monster-sized RSLs.

  • Elizabeth Knight
Advertisement
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Albanese used captain’s call to avoid messy brawl over gambling ads

This was the fourth time the prime minister had blocked controversial policies to avoid rocking the boat as he prepared for the campaign.

  • Paul Sakkal
Financial planner Anthony Del Vecchio defrauded almost $4.5 million from his former partner, cousins, primary school friends and several clients of Freedom Finance Australia to fund a “voracious” online gambling addiction.

Financial planner who gambled away $4.5m of family money jailed for seven years

A judge has lashed online betting agencies for actively feeding the 32-year-old’s addiction after he defrauded millions from his partner, cousins and close friends.

  • Melissa Cunningham and Cameron Houston
Despite receiving several loans, Star is in a race against time as it burns through cash.

Star casino gets smashed as gamblers flock to pubs and clubs

New pokies restrictions to prevent money-laundering have hit the casino operator hard as punters opt for cash-friendly alternatives.

  • Colin Kruger
Police officers on Westminster Bridge

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

Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/topic/gambling-5xm