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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

Land Based Appointments + 2 more

The Star appoints David Schollenberger as Chief Risk Officer

Promotion follows recent legal and AML leadership role amid tighter regulatory oversight.

1 min read • Apr 13 • By Keih Ma

Financial Casino + 3 more

Kjerulf Ainsworth secures board backing for AU$1.30 Ainsworth bid

Independent committee recommends shareholders accept proportional offer.

1 min read • Apr 10 • By Keih Ma

Conferences & Exhibitions

G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo Return This May, Driving Digital Innovation Across Gaming, Entertainment, and Integrated Resorts

G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo, the flagship trade shows for the gaming, entertainment, and integrated resort industries, return to The Venetian Macao, Macau, from May 12-14, 2026.

4 min read • Apr 9 • By Mariya Savova