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SkyCity H1 revenue falls 2.4% to NZ$411.7m

New Zealand operator reports lower gaming volumes following regulatory changes, partly offset by non-gaming activity and convention centre opening.

1 min read • Feb 20 • By Shaan Khan

Casino CSR + 2 more

Aristocrat CEO, Chairman address ‘underpenetrated’ European market at AGM

CEO Trevor Croker spoke on the gaming supplier’s financial performance during FY2025, while Chairman Neil Chatfield shared Aristocrat’s growth strategy and capital management for 2026.

3 min read • Feb 19 • By Kirk Geller

Appointments Casino + 1 more

SkyCity appoints Blair Woodbury as CFO

Executive previously held finance leadership roles across telecoms, media and state-owned enterprises

1 min read • Feb 16 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

ACMA blocks eight more illegal gambling sites

ACMA has requested internet service providers block eight additional illegal online gambling websites following investigations that found the services operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

2 min read • Feb 13 • By Jack Found

Financial Land Based + 1 more

Crown to offshore more than 100 corporate roles as cost-cutting intensifies

Technology, accounting and finance functions to move to Asia while union dispute escalates in Melbourne.

2 min read • Feb 13 • By Keih Ma

Land Based Mergers & Acquisition + 2 more

BetMakers confirms preliminary takeover talks with Tabcorp

BetMakers has disclosed that preliminary discussions took place with Tabcorp Holdings regarding a potential takeover, though no formal offer materialised and talks have now concluded.

1 min read • Feb 13 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Victorian venue fined AU$150,000 over gambling compliance failures

Largest penalty issued to a club or hotel for this category of offences, regulator says.

2 min read • Feb 12 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Land Based + 4 more

Novomatic secures 66.84% stake in Ainsworth, despite failed takeover

Novomatic now holds 66.84% of Ainsworth Game Technology following the closure of its off-market takeover offer on 6 February 2026.

1 min read • Feb 12 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Tabcorp fined after illegal in-play bets accepted across 32 tennis matches

ACMA issues AU$158,400 (US$112,804) penalty and warns operator after third breach since 2021.

1 min read • Feb 12 • By Keih Ma

Conferences & Exhibitions Land Based + 5 more

Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026: The nominations window is open

The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific will return to Manila in 2026, bringing the region’s leading gaming operators and suppliers together once again during the SiGMA Asia Summit.

3 min read • Feb 11 • By Mariya Savova