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Former Star Entertainment CEO Matt Bekier broke the law by failing to adequately recognise the risk of criminal junket operators.

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Why judgment on Star is a wake-up call for every board

Justice Michael Lee says directorships with public companies, particularly those in ‘high-risk enterprises’ such as casinos, ‘are not just tokens or glittering prizes decorating a CV’.

Sean Smith

The Lottery Corp remains focused on its strategy, and evolving as a digital entertainment company. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

GamingPremiumPowerball owner's unlucky half for jackpots hits profit

The Lottery Corporation says it has delivered a resilient first-half performance, despite a relative lack of jackpots weighing on customer participation.

Adrian Black

A Curtin University study has revealed gaming for more than 10 hours a week has a negative impact on diet, quality sleep and staying active.

GamingWA study reveals how many hours of video games is too many

A Curtin University study has revealed gaming for more than a specific time can have a negative impact on diet, quality sleep and staying active. 

Claire Sadler

Former casino wardrobe manager and stylist Lorette Spicer, former public relations manager Ann Joel, cage supervisor Roy Williams and cage shift manager May Wong pictured at Crown Perth on Tuesday. Crown Perth celebrates 40 years. Carwyn Monck

WA NewsCommentsCrown Perth embraces 80s spirit during 40th anniversary

Employees who began their jobs in 1985 marked Crown Perth’s 40th anniversary on Tuesday, as the venue transformed into a 1980s wonderland.

Rachel Fenner

Virtual Gaming Worlds founder and executive chair Laurence Escalante.

TechnologyCommentsPremiumEscalante’s loyal backers still have 10 per cent of VGW

Mr Escalante actually finished with 90 per cent of the company after hundreds of his 1000 minority backers took some or all of his final $4.60-a-share offer in the form of stock in his buyout vehicle.

Sean Smith

The $US1.787 billion Powerball prize was the second-largest US lottery jackpot in history. (AP PHOTO)

GamingPremiumUS lottery players to split nearly $2.7 billion jackpot

After three months without a big winner in the US Powerball lottery, players in Missouri and Texas will share the jackpot of almost $2.7 billion.

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The US Powerball's terrible odds of one in 292.2 million didn't deter people from trying their luck. (AP PHOTO)

GamingPremiumUS Powerball jackpot jumps to eye-popping $2.6 billion

The US Powerball jackpot is now the third-largest in American lottery history after going more than 40 draws without a big winner.

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Laurence Escalante

Mergers and AcquisitionsPremiumEscalante offer final as independent expert backs it in

Laurence Escalante’s nearly $1 billion bid to buy out minor shareholders of his online casino group has passed a key hurdle as profits thrust higher.

Sean Smith

A Powerball ticket bought on Sydney's eastern beaches has won a $100 million jackpot. (SUPPLIED BY the Lott/AAP PHOTOS)

GamingPremium'Legendary': Jackpot lottery winner yet to claim $100m

A one in 10 million search is under way for Australia's third biggest-ever lottery winner after the mystery ticketholder won Powerball's $100m jackpot.

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A popular PAC-Man gaming beanbag has been urgently taken off shelves after failing to adhere to safety standards. stock image

NewsPopular beanbag pulled over safety fears

A popular gaming chair from Target stores has been urgently recalled over fears it could cause severe injuries or death.

Alexandra Feiam

An upside-down modem. The NBN says simple adjustments to a home’s set-up can impact speeds. Supplied

EXCLUSIVEWhen Aussies will get faster internet

The NBN is upgrading its internet speeds to propel Australia into a new age of streaming and there are some key things to do right now to prepare.

Duncan Evans

The chance of winning a first division Oz Lotto prize is about one in 62 million. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

GamingWestern Sydney woman wins $100 million in lottery

A woman has been told she is $100 million better off after collecting Oz Lotto's largest jackpot for a single winner.

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There's a $100 million Oz Lotto jackpot up for grabs on Tuesday. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

GamingRecord win on offer with Oz Lotto $100m jackpot

One person could overcome the very steep odds of winning a life-changing $100 million when the biggest Oz Lotto jackpot in more than a decade is decided.

Farid Farid

Becka Hume-Cook first suspected her son had an addiction when he was seven years old.

GamingCommentsPremiumWhy Perth mum was terrified her 7yo son was addicted

Becka Hume-Cook first suspected her son had an addiction when he was seven years old. Two years later, she dreads the short, one-word answer she gets when she asks how his day was.

Ella Loneragan

The estimated jackpot was the fifth-highest ever offered by Mega Millions. (AP PHOTO)

GamingVideoCommentsLucky punter a massive $1.96 billion richer after US jackpot

A US lottery player has more than a billion reasons to welcome 2025 after buying the winning ticket in the Mega Millions jackpot.

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Gamblers may not be completely banned from using cash for pokie machines. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

GamingPokies panel pushes to keep cash for gamblers

Half of Australia's poker machines would require a named account under recommended reforms, but industry has attacked the "embarrassing" evidence base.

Luke Costin

Rockhampton grandparents and a Melbourne player have had a $50 million Powerball windfall. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

GamingPremiumGrandparents, mystery Melbournite split $100m Powerball

The hunt is on for a Melbourne Powerball player who is set to split the $100 million prize pot with Rockhampton grandparents.

Katelyn Catanzariti

New Zealanders gamble on thousands of offshore gambling websites. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

GamingNew Zealand to limit online casino gambling licences

New Zealand is moving to rein in the fast-growing gambling sector by limiting the number of licences for online casino gambling operators.

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In recent years the issue of gambling among young people has increased alarmingly.

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Video games are indoctrinating kids into gambling addiction

In recent years the issue of gambling among young people has increased alarmingly.

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Crown Resort’s Melbourne casino.

MarketsCrown Resorts loss falls to $165m

The group’s newly filed accounts for the 2024 financial year also confirm that its private equity owner Blackstone injected more cash into the Australian business in the past 12 months to drive its turnaround.

Sean Smith

Billy Mitchell with his lawyer Peter Somers. Tertius Pickard / NewsWire

CourtPremiumDonkey Kong champ’s $450k fight to clear name

A famous arcade gamer is suing an Australian content creator after claiming his reputation was damaged in a video uploaded to YouTube.

Aisling Brennan

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UpdatedDonkey Kong champ’s ‘joke’ reputation: court

An American arcade gamer suing for defamation has been accused of having an “untrustworthy” reputation in the gaming community.

Aisling Brennan

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COURTPremiumYouTuber’s emotional reaction in defo suit

An Australian YouTuber fighting a defamation claim brought against him by an American gamer fought through tears after giving evidence for nearly two days at court.

Aisling Brennan

Laurence Escalante

Mergers and AcquisitionsPremiumEscalante’s VGW hits new record on profit surge

Despite regulatory hurdles in its flagship US market, VGW pulled in a 30 per cent higher annual profit of $492 million on record revenue of $6.1 billion.

Sean Smith