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The Review of The Star Pty Ltd (Bell Inquiry) was established to determine whether The Star could hold a casino licence and had complied with its legal obligations. The Bell Review was initiated under sections 30 and 143 of the Casino Control Act 1992 (NSW) and began in November 2021.

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Australia

The Star exploring ‘liquidity solutions’ as available cash plummets further

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Australia

The Star: liquidity and financial viability remain the largest concerns

Viviana Chan -
Australia

Another investor pulls out of The Star, causing further stock woes

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia

Star Entertainment shares suspended for missing financial results deadline

Viviana Chan -
Australia

The Star Sydney special manager appointment extended to March 31st, 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia

The Star not yet informed of report findings on its Sydney casino operations

Nelson Moura -
Australia

David Foster resigns as Chairman of The Star

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia

The Star appoints Jeannie Mok as new COO to ‘lead the remediation efforts’

Viviana Chan -
Australia

Hard Rock-linked consortium interested in ‘potential transactions, no ‘substantive discussions’ yet: The Star

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia

The Star’s Queensland license suspension extended to December 20th

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Australia

The Star Chair concedes group not fit to hold Sydney casino license: report

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Australia

Crown now has strategic advantage over competitors after surpassing regulatory hurdle: consultant

Nelson Moura -
Australia

The Star remediation plan was “too ambitious”, fraud could happen again: executives

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia

The Star: public hearings in Bell Two Inquiry have commenced

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia

The Star CEO resigns amidst ongoing reforms

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia

The Star sees $5.9M in profit for fiscal half-year, amongst inquiry woes

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The Star situation “unimaginable”, CNY boosts Macau but not ASEAN: Ben Lee

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia

Under the Scope: Australia’s game of regulators vs. operators

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia

The Star implemented 22 out of 30 Bell Review recommendations

Nelson Moura -
Australia

Crown fined nearly $20 million for illegal ‘bank cheque practices’ at Crown Melbourne

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South Korea

South Korea’s GKL May casino sales jump 40.8% to $28M

Viviana Chan -
South Korea’s GKL reported $28 million in May casino sales, up 40.8 percent from a year earlier.
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India

India’s Supreme Court declares every mobile phone a “Virtual Gambling House” in landmark online gaming ruling

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India's Supreme Court has issued one of its most consequential rulings on online gaming, upholding state-level bans on real-money wagering and warning that technological change has turned the mobile phone into a "virtual common gambling house" with significant implications for public health.
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India

Indian police arrest 11 in multi-state Dafabet betting network probe

Frank Schuengel -
Indian police have arrested 11 people allegedly involved in facilitating illegal access to the Dafabet online betting platform, in an operation that exposed the layered financial infrastructure used to move funds through restricted gambling markets.
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Macau

Galaxy Macau, Trip.com sign 3-year deal to boost live events tourism

Viviana Chan -
Galaxy Macau and Trip.com Group have signed a 3-year partnership to expand live events, sports and travel experiences in Macau.
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UAE

Malaysia’s RGB International secures UAE gaming vendor license

Viviana Chan -
Malaysia’s RGB International has secured UAE approval to supply gaming machines, positioning it for opportunities ahead of Wynn’s 2027 casino opening.
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Australia

Kjerulf Ainsworth raises stake in Ainsworth Game Technology to 9.55%

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Kjerulf Ainsworth lifted his stake in Ainsworth Game Technology to 9.55% after further share purchases and offer acceptances.
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Macau

Former Macau finance chief joins airport board, with successor still unnamed

Viviana Chan -
Former Macau finance chief Tai Kin Ip has joined the airport company board, while his former cabinet post remains vacant.
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Macau

Macau opens public tender for 700 new taxis under eight-year licenses

Viviana Chan -
Macau has opened a tender for 14 eight-year taxi licenses covering up to 700 vehicles, as part of a broader fleet expansion plan.
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United States

Debt funding emerges as key uncertainty in People Inc.’s MGM Resorts takeover bid: CreditSights

Viviana Chan -
People Inc.’s MGM Resorts takeover bid is seen as having limited immediate impact on MGM China, but debt funding remains the key uncertainty
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong youth targeted by illegal gambling syndicates ahead of World Cup

Frank Schuengel -
Illegal offshore gambling operators are increasingly using social media platforms to target young people in Hong Kong, with lawmakers and support groups warning that deceptive online advertising campaigns are pushing vulnerable users into severe gambling debt.
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