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ACMA orders blocking of additional illegal gambling websites

Regulator continues crackdown under Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

1 min read • Mar 18 • By Keih Ma

Crown Melbourne to cut 200 jobs

Casino operator cites cost-of-living slowdown and compliance burdens.

1 min read • Mar 18 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

David Schollenberger joins The Star as Deputy Group Chief Legal Officer

David Schollenberger has announced the move to Sydney via LinkedIn, where he will take responsibility for financial crime and AML compliance.

1 min read • Mar 17 • By Will Underwood

Financial Land Based + 1 more

WhiteHawk Capital evaluates AU$400m refinancing for Star Entertainment

Private credit lender visits casino assets as part of due diligence on potential debt deal.

1 min read • Mar 16 • By Keih Ma

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

AUSTRAC CEO warns of systemic AML failures in Regulating the Game keynote

Brendan Thomas, Chief Executive of AUSTRAC, has warned gambling operators that persistent weaknesses in anti-money laundering controls remain, as Australia prepares for major regulatory reforms.

2 min read • Mar 13 • By Will Underwood

Financial Land Based + 2 more

Kjerulf Ainsworth announces premium takeover bid for AGI shares

Offer price of AU$1.30 per share represents a premium to recent trading levels.

1 min read • Mar 11 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions + 3 more

Winning the right way: Entain's Andrew Vouris addresses Regulating the Game Sydney 2026

The Entain and NZ CEO speaks at this year’s conference, outlining the shifting tides of compliance and doing business the right way Down Under.

2 min read • Mar 9 • By Will Underwood

Land Based Appointments + 1 more

The Star appoints Dave Whimpey COO and Interim CEO of Brisbane

Appointment comes amid wider leadership changes across the group and is subject to regulatory approvals.

1 min read • Mar 9 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

SkyCity faces proposed class action over online gaming operations

Proceedings seek to test the lawfulness of offshore online gaming activities conducted by a Malta-licensed third party on behalf of the operator.

1 min read • Mar 6 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

AUSTRAC issues guidance on new compulsory examination powers

Regulator outlines how section 172A notices will be used under expanded AML/CTF reforms.

1 min read • Mar 5 • By Keih Ma