Latest Gaming Regulation News

Reef Casino Trust has issued a second supplementary target’s statement as the takeover bid by Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd extends to August 2026 due to delayed casino licensing approvals. The board maintains its recommendation for unitholders to accept the offer, pending regulatory outcomes and expert advice.

Reef Casino Trust has reported a 4.8% increase in revenue and a 6.4% rise in net profit for 2025, supported by strong casino and hotel performance. Meanwhile, a takeover bid at $3.87 per unit is underway, backed by major unitholders and recommended by the board.

Iris Cairns Property Trust has confirmed new funding arrangements and plans to extend its takeover offer period for Reef Casino Trust, navigating regulatory hurdles and reassuring investors of its financial backing.

InFocus Group Holdings Limited has formalised its strategic expansion into iGaming and digital assets, appointing a high-profile advisory board and strengthening its capital position through convertible notes and Bitcoin ETF investments.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has initiated an unconditional all-cash proportional takeover offer for 2.9% of Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd shares at $1.30 each, representing a significant premium over recent trading prices and a competing bid by Novomatic.

Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd has announced a delay in its takeover bid for Reef Casino Trust due to extended regulatory approval timelines, signaling a planned extension of the offer period beyond May 2026.

Reef Casino Trust has lodged a supplementary statement revealing delays in regulatory approvals that are likely to extend the takeover bid timeline by Iris Cairns Property. The board maintains its recommendation to accept the offer despite the uncertainty.

Reef Casino Trust’s takeover bid by Iris Cairns Property faces a regulatory hurdle as Queensland’s Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation delays suitability investigations, pushing the offer period beyond March 2026.

The Star Entertainment Group has secured crucial regulatory approvals to convert a $300 million strategic investment by Bally’s Corporation and Investment Holdings into equity, setting the stage for board changes and a path toward financial recovery.

The Queensland Government has postponed the suspension of The Star Gold Coast's casino licence until September 2026, extending regulatory oversight as the company continues remediation efforts.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a challenging FY25 with a $471.5 million statutory net loss and a $77.1 million EBITDA loss before significant items, driven by regulatory reforms and market share declines. The group secured a $300 million strategic investment to support its turnaround efforts amid ongoing legal and licensing uncertainties.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a statutory net loss of $471.5 million for FY25, impacted by regulatory reforms and remediation costs, while securing a $300 million strategic investment to bolster liquidity.