The Queensland Government wants to minimise harm from gambling. (AAP Image: Mick Tsikas)

Politics

Queensland bid to make gambling ‘safer’ for punters, community

Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman has revealed a policy shift from promoting ‘responsible gambling’ to pursuing ‘safer gambling’ in Queensland.

Business

Star says enough, drops bid for Packer's troubled Crown

Queensland casino and resort operator Star Group has withdrawn its $12 billion merger plan with Crown following recommendations from a Royal Commission and a lack of engagement with the company.

Business

Crown rejects Blackstone offer but Star still not in the clear

The battle for control of Crown took another turn today as the company rejected the $8 billion offer from private equity group Blackstone.

Business

Big deal: Star's merger offer could leave Brisbane as HQ for $12 billion gambling giant

A bidding war has erupted for Crown Casinos after the Brisbane-based Star Entertainment served a merger bid that would create a $12 billion gambling giant based in Queensland.

Business

Rolling the dice: Star sues billionaire gambler who lost $43m, refused to pay

The Star Entertainment Group has doubled down on its bid to sue an Asian billionaire who racked up a $43 million gambling debt at its Gold Coast casino.