Sports betting surges as more Queenslanders say they have a problem
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Sports betting surges as more Queenslanders say they have a problem

In Queensland,more money is now gambled through sports betting than is spent on all the poker machines in all the clubs across the state.

  • bySean Parnell

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Pokies shut down at three Star casinos amid ‘performance issues’

Pokies shut down at three Star casinos amid ‘performance issues’

The Star’s electronic gaming machines and electronic tables will remain switched off until issues with its latest update are resolved.

  • byMillie Muroi
Real estate agents,lawyers in spotlight for money laundering crackdown

Real estate agents,lawyers in spotlight for money laundering crackdown

This masthead has reported on an alleged Chinese-Australian money laundering organisation that moved an estimated $10 billion while amassing a portfolio comprising Sydney mansions.

  • byPaul Sakkal
The high-stakes legal battle raging between Stake.com billionaires and former crypto bro

The high-stakes legal battle raging between Stake.com billionaires and former crypto bro

The fight is being played out in the US and could spill over into Australian courts amid allegations of stolen bitcoin,lies,and fraud.

  • bySarah Danckert
Queen’s Wharf will be a winner but no denying many visitors will lose
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Perspective

Queen’s Wharf will be a winner but no denying many visitors will lose

At a time so many people are already struggling to keep a roof over their heads,this shiny new palace won’t help.

  • byCameron Atfield
Queen’s Wharf to partly open in August,two years behind schedule

Queen’s Wharf to partly open in August,two years behind schedule

Seven years after demolition teams moved in at the old Queensland government executive building,the opening date for Queen’s Wharf has been set.

  • byCameron Atfield
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The ex-poker player who played a winning hand to get Star’s top job
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Opinion

The ex-poker player who played a winning hand to get Star’s top job

Steve McCann doesn’t need to meet any financial hurdles to receive a gargantuan pay package,but he’s still the best insurance policy The Star board can buy.

  • byElizabeth Knight
Ex-Crown CEO Steve McCann appointed to head Star Entertainment

Ex-Crown CEO Steve McCann appointed to head Star Entertainment

The former Lendlease and Crown Resorts boss could earn up to $10 million in bonuses by the end of the 2026 financial year.

  • byAmelia McGuire
The Star warns of weak outlook as high-rollers stay away

The Star warns of weak outlook as high-rollers stay away

The Star has warned investors to brace for weaker earnings this financial year amid a lack of high rollers and inflated regulatory costs.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Former Virgin boss named new chair of Crown Resorts

Former Virgin boss named new chair of Crown Resorts

John Borghetti will take the chair as the casino operator has passed its regulatory hurdles and now has to find a way to become financially profitable.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Two casinos,one dream:the battle for Sydney’s gamblers

Two casinos,one dream:the battle for Sydney’s gamblers

One casino has been approved to operate,but is laying off staff. The other has just emerged red-faced from an inquiry that may result in losing its licence. Is it possible for casinos to turn a profit in the brave new regulatory world?

  • byHarriet Alexander andAmelia McGuire