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Star Entertainment posts narrowed AU$307m FY26 loss as uncertainty persists

Star Entertainment reported an improved FY26 performance, although significant financial and regulatory uncertainties remain.

2 min read • Aug 31 • By Marieta Lezaic

RWWA CEO Ian Edwards to step down in November

Ian Edwards will conclude his six-year tenure as Racing and Wagering Western Australia prepares for a leadership transition and awaits the outcome of an independent industry review.

2 min read • Aug 28 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Tasmanian Parliamentary inquiry to examine pokies policy reversal

The inquiry will examine the evidence and consultation behind the Government’s replacement harm minimisation measures after the state regulator raised concerns over the policy.

2 min read • Aug 28 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Casino + 4 more

Jumbo FY26 EBITDA rises 25% as UK and US acquisitions balance Australia weakness

Lottery technology group reports record EBITDA despite softer Australian jackpot activity.

1 min read • Aug 27 • By Keih Ma

Financial Online + 3 more

Betr revenue rises 8.6% to AU$143.8m as FY26 loss widens to AU$40.2m

The Australian wagering operator returned to positive normalised EBITDA in the second half, while FY27 guidance remains at AU$13m to AU$19m.

2 min read • Aug 27 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Australia gambling advertising reforms receive assent ahead of January rollout

The legislation also creates a national wagering advertising opt-out register and expands ACMA's powers against illegal gambling services.

2 min read • Aug 27 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Ainsworth H126 revenue falls 23% as profit drops to a loss

The supplier has reported downturns across the board in comparison to last year's H1, with some improvements made in comparison to H2 2025.

2 min read • Aug 26 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Affiliate + 4 more

Google tightens gambling ad certification requirements

Google has introduced updated certification requirements for gambling advertisers, with new rules covering licensing, website compliance, affiliates and recertification.

1 min read • Aug 26 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

PointsBet receives first strike after 28.94% vote against remuneration report

The shareholder vote follows a transition period that brought PointsBet under MIXI majority ownership and saw Andrew Catterall replace co-founder Sam Swanell as Group CEO.

2 min read • Aug 26 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Online + 3 more

Tabcorp revenue rises 0.8% to AU$2.64bn as FY26 profit improves

Statutory net profit increased 26.5% to AU$46.3m, while the operator's EBITDA margin expanded by 140 basis points to 16.4%.

2 min read • Aug 26 • By Shaan Khan