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SkyCity Rejects Two Takeover Bids Worth Up to NZ$827 Million
SkyCity rejected two May 2026 takeover bids worth up to NZ$827M, calling the offers undervalued and their conditions problematic. Oaktree Capital offered NZ$0.70 per share.
NSW Mandates Facial Recognition in Gaming Rooms by 2028
NSW will require facial recognition at all gaming room entrances from 2028, feeding a statewide exclusion register covering 87,000 machines across 2,100 venues.
NSW Gambling Reform: AU$95M Package Targets 87,749 Pokies
NSW announced a AU$95.2M gambling reform package with mandatory facial recognition, a statewide exclusion register, and a one-in-two poker machine forfeiture rate.
Paul Gauselmann Dies at 91: Merkur Group Founder Remembered
Paul Gauselmann, founder of Merkur Group, died on August 21, 2026, at 91. He built a €2.1 billion gaming empire from 17 jukeboxes over 67 years.
SJM Holdings H1 Loss Widens 62% as EBITDA Margin Expands
SJM Holdings' H1 2026 loss widened 62% to HKD294.7M as revenue fell 20.8%, yet adjusted EBITDA rose 3.3% and margin expanded to 14.7% following satellite casino closures.
