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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 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.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a 25% revenue increase for the first half of 2025, yet underlying profits slipped due to margin pressures from tariffs and product mix shifts. The launch of the A-Star Raptor dual screen cabinet bolstered Asia Pacific sales, while challenges persist in Latin America and online segments.

MIXI Australia has increased its all-cash takeover offer for PointsBet shares to $1.25 and removed all remaining conditions, making the bid unconditional. The offer closes on 25 August 2025, with MIXI holding nearly 29% of PointsBet and aiming for board influence.

PointsBet’s board has unanimously recommended shareholders accept MIXI Australia’s increased $1.25 per share cash offer, now unconditional and representing a significant premium. MIXI holds 28.2% of PointsBet and may raise the offer further if it gains majority control.

The NSW Government has postponed the planned reduction of the daily cash limit for gaming customers at The Star Sydney, keeping the $5,000 cap in place until August 2027 under strict monitoring conditions.