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Zoe Samios

Zoe Samios

Business Reporter at Australian Financial Review

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    • Gaming and Casinos
    • Sports Industry

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    Recent Articles

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    Tabcorp bonuses for big betting pubs revealed in confidential briefing

    The strategy presented to hoteliers and clubs says the bookmaker will set aside $50 million for betting inducements and $80 million to overhaul its terminals.
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    Mathieson jnr to become Star chairman as major investors take control

    The billionaire Mathieson family and its business partners at American casino giant Bally’s converted loans into shares, leaving them in a dominant position.
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    Star searches for lenders as personal questions drive away punters

    Chief executive Steve McCann said the casino was losing high-spending customers who are not criminals because of probity checks that they feel are intrusive.
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    Legal battle over poker machine trade secrets takes new turn

    Two ASX 100 companies have been in a legal battle over trade secrets – and a recent request for new documents suggest it could be about to turn ugly.
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    ‘I hope he sues’: Packer attacks ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews

    In a wide-ranging interview, the billionaire businessman also takes aim at the NSW casino regulator, saying it is a “one of the miracles of life” he has a job.
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    Crown in $100m deal to sell Melbourne golf club to Fox family

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    Consultants told us AML program was ‘largely’ compliant: Entain

    The Ladbrokes and Neds owner is challenging AUSTRAC allegations, arguing it promptly fixed flaws found by independent compliance consultants
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    Proposal close to stop rugby players leaking to PNG league team

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    Pokies boss resigns after ugly fight with US gaming regulators

    The Nevada gaming regulator had accused Ainsworth Game Technology’s chief executive of being hostile, arrogant, and misleading.
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    Crown in talks with billionaire family for prestigious golf course ...

    The Blackstone-owned casino giant started exploring a potential sale of the Capital Golf Club last year.
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    Ladbrokes owner reveals $100m provision for AUSTRAC fine

    Entain is in the middle of negotiating a penalty with the financial crimes watchdog.
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    Light & Wonder targets ASX 50 after move to drop Nasdaq listing

    The gaming machine manufacturer had also considered a dual primary listing, but said it was hoping to attract investment from index-tracking funds.
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    Inside the British and Irish Lions’ multimillion-dollar money machine

    Ever wondered how the British and Irish Lions Tour makes money? Here’s how.
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    What Apple’s Formula 1 play says about sports rights

    Apple’s ‘F1: The Movie’ had iPhone camera technology, Top Gun’s film director and Brad Pitt. Its success has proven to be the ultimate test drive.
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    What Phil Waugh says needs to be done for the future of rugby union

    The Rugby Australia boss says there is still work to be done on keeping the ball in-play and making the product entertaining to fans.
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    Star Entertainment’s new owner wants to keep running Queen’s Wharf

    A deadline for the blow-up of a deal with the casino operator’s Hong Kong investors is approaching. Bally’s chairman Soo Kim has a clear view on what should happen next.
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    Joe Hockey to join Perth Bears NRL board

    The former federal treasurer is one member of a seven-person board for the new NRL side, which will play its first match in 2027.
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    CoStar considers Domain rebrand after buying Homes.com.au

    The American real estate giant’s chief executive, Andy Florance, says the purchase of the domain name will give him “optionality” in the future.
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    Light & Wonder keen on more M&A deals, primary listing in Australia

    The gaming group’s CEO, Matt Wilson, discusses its strategy, what businesses it might acquire, and how they are managing the Trump-led trade volatility.
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    Billionaire’s son takes up the fight for the future of Ainsworth

    Kjerulf Ainsworth, son of poker machine billionaire Len who founded Ainsworth Game Technology, wants a say in the company’s future.
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    How a Sydney billionaire became the pokies king of Alice Springs

    Sam Arnaout has built a $3.1 billion pub and pokie fortune by flying below the radar. For some, however, it is coming at a high cost.