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Executive of the Year contenders revealed for Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026

The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific are fast approaching, with anticipation building ahead of the ceremony set to take place during the SiGMA Asia Summit in Manila on 2 June.

5 min read • Apr 20 • By Mariya Savova

The art of the merger: Is Bally's assembling the ultimate firefighting squad for Evoke?

Evoke has confirmed M&A talks with Bally's Intralot. Will we see wholesale changes in another bid to transform an underperforming business?

4 min read • Apr 20 • By Tim Poole

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

ACMA blocks 19 more illegal gambling websites under Interactive Gambling Act

Regulator steps up enforcement as total blocked sites reach 1,640 since 2019.

1 min read • Apr 17 • By Keih Ma

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Legal & Regulatory Casino + 4 more

ACMA issues formal warning after Harris Bookmaking failed to promote BetStop

The investigation was launched after the Authority received player complaints regarding marketing material.

1 min read • Apr 16 • By Megan Elswyth

Land Based Appointments + 2 more

The Star names Grant Bowie as Board Observer

The appointment remains subject to regulatory and ministerial approvals, with Bowie set to join as a Non-Executive Director once those are secured.

2 min read • Apr 16 • By Shaan Khan

Appointments Horseracing + 1 more

Australian Turf Club appoints Steve McMahon as CEO

Board confirms permanent role following seven-month interim tenure.

1 min read • Apr 15 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Ainsworth bidder outlines governance and dividend plans

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth said he will back one Novomatic-backed AGM resolution, oppose another and seek a separate vote on dividend policy at Ainsworth Game Technology.

2 min read • Apr 15 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

Austrac reiterates AML obligations for gambling services

The regulator’s scope page was updated on 13 April, maintaining official guidance that gambling businesses remain within Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework.

2 min read • Apr 14 • By Shaan Khan

Online Sports Betting + 1 more

Abios signs Google esports data deal

The agreement will place scheduling, scoring and player data for four esports titles across Google Search and the Google App. It also extends Kambi Group's reach beyond sportsbook supply into wider fan-facing data distribution.

2 min read • Apr 14 • By Shaan Khan