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New Zealand orders LeoVegas to cease local advertising

New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs has issued a formal notice to Malta-licensed operator LeoVegas, instructing the overseas gambling website to halt advertising activities targeting the country's residents.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Jack Found

Conferences & Exhibitions

Soo Kim to deliver keynote at ICE's World Gaming Forum

Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally's Corporation will be providing unique insight into the gaming giant's 'Always-On' vision when he appears as the 2026 opening keynote at ICE's exclusive World Gaming Forum programme for senior cross-sector gaming leaders and regulators on Monday 19 January. Soo Kim's participation reflects the Forum's growing reputation for being the industry's single most influential strategic platform, for debate, strategic analysis and policy discussion.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Mariya Savova

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

Australia moves to cut R&D tax breaks for gambling and tobacco

The Australian Government has released draft legislation that will exclude gambling and tobacco-related activities from eligibility under the Research and Development Tax Incentive programme

3 min read • Dec 8 • By Jack Found

Financial Land Based + 6 more

Ainsworth forecasts AU$21.5m underlying profits despite VLT challenges

Lower Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) unit sales, installations and daily yield are all named as reasons for a potential drop in the second half of the year.

2 min read • Dec 8 • By Megan Elswyth

Land Based Horseracing + 1 more

RWA urges further consultation on Queensland racing funding model

RWA says Queensland's decision not to progress a recommended review of the Point of Consumption Tax has left key questions unanswered, warning that current settings may undermine long-term racing funding.

3 min read • Dec 8 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Financial + 3 more

New Zealand: Online casino bill progresses with community funding assured

The nation's soon-to-be regulated online casino sector has guaranteed community funding from gaming revenues.

3 min read • Dec 4 • By Will Underwood

Online Partnerships + 1 more

BetMakers secures five-year deal to power launch of CrownBet

The partnership will deliver the full wagering stack for the new premium Australian brand.

3 min read • Dec 4 • By Keih Ma

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Novomatic extends Ainsworth takeover offer to January 2026

The extension pushes the acceptance deadline as the company continues its off-market bid for Ainsworth Game Technology.

3 min read • Dec 4 • By Keih Ma

the star notifies the australian securities exchange of ballys acquisition of 37.7 per cent of shares

Financial Casino + 1 more

Bally's and Soo Kim take 37.7% stake in the Star Entertainment

The Star has notified the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) that the long-awaited takeover from Bally's Corporation and its Chairman Soo Kim has completed.

3 min read • Dec 3 • By Rory Calland