The Star Entertainment Group has made several high-profile appointments, including key roles in its executive team and subsidiary boards. These changes come at a critical time for the company as it aims to rebuild and restructure following years of operational and financial difficulties. The appointments are part of the company’s ongoing effort to improve its governance framework, which has been under increased scrutiny by...
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a strong warning to social media influencers who promote illegal gambling services, stressing that such activities violate Australian law. Influencers who advertise online gambling services that are not licensed in Australia are subject to severe legal consequences. ACMA has made it clear that individuals who profit from promoting illegal gambling can face civil penalties of up to...
Thailand has announced new restrictions targeting casino tourism to Cambodia, implementing tougher border controls and internet service suspensions in an effort to combat transnational cybercrime. The measures come amid heightened tensions following a deadly border skirmish and reflect growing unease over scam operations allegedly linked to Cambodian-based casinos. According to ABC News, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed on Monday that...
A growing body of research suggests that the visual environment in gambling spaces might be subtly shaping behavior, and not necessarily for the better. A recent study conducted by Flinders University and Monash University in Australia has linked blue-enriched lighting—commonly found in casinos and emitted by LED displays—to a measurable reduction in sensitivity to financial loss. This lighting effect may...
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has issued a fine to Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) after three separate breaches in 2024 involving minors entering poker machine areas across its venues. ALH pleaded guilty to six charges and received an AU$ 38,000 fine without conviction from the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. The group has also been ordered to cover AU$ 40,000 in legal costs. Repeat...
The 13 Hotel, a luxury property in Macau long associated with financial troubles and unfulfilled ambitions, has reportedly been sold after several unsuccessful sale attempts. While the buyer’s identity and final transaction value remain under wraps due to a Non-Disclosure Agreement, reportedly the sale price was HK$400 million (US$51 million)—a significant drop from its original HK$2.4 billion (US$309 million) asking price. From grand casino dream to financial...
The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia, accusing Caesars Online Casino and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino of using what it calls a “misleading and dangerous” bonus promotion. At the center of the case is a deposit match offer advertised as a “100% Deposit Match Up To $2,500.” According to the legal complaint, players are not made clearly aware that unlocking this bonus requires gambling $375,000 within the...
Representative Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre, Mifflin) has put forward House Bill 1619, a proposal that would formally regulate skill games throughout Pennsylvania. The legislation aims to establish a framework for licensing, operation, and oversight while notably excluding any new taxes on these devices, despite ongoing disputes about how best to handle their expanding presence across the state. No new tax included, unlike competing proposals: According to...
DraftKings has taken a significant step into electoral politics with the formation of its own corporate political action committee (PAC). The move, confirmed through filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), positions the sports betting giant as a more direct participant in shaping regulatory and legislative developments affecting its business across the United States. DraftKings enters political arena with new corporate PAC: The DraftKings Inc. Political Action Committee will...
In a bold move to attract more visitors this summer, Resorts World Las Vegas has announced it will waive all resort fees for hotel guests until September 11, 2025, as reported by. This decision comes on the heels of the recent elimination of self-parking charges, reinforcing the resort’s commitment to offering an affordable experience for travelers. With this change, Resorts...