Australasia

South Australia to launch independent review into SkyCity

South Australia’s Liquor and Gambling regulator has announced it is commissioning an independent review of Adelaide’s SkyCity casino to analyse if it is still suitable to hold its casino licence.

06/30/22

IPI: new judgement would require US$2m payment to USDOL after contempt ruling

IPI would have to pay the US Department of Labour following a second amended consent judgment.

06/30/22

Star’s case has been granted leave by Queensland Court

IPI reaches agreement to complete casino hotel in Garapan

IPI has also signed a four-year agreement with Sino Travel Samoa Limited to lease 250 hotel rooms and 15 villas at its Garapan casino hotel.

06/27/22

NZ Government to invest US$47.9m in gambling harm initiatives

The government of New Zealand has announced a NZ$76m (US$47.9m) investment to prevent and minimise gambling harm.

06/27/22

Authorities reject the Star Sydney’s proposal to add more gaming machines

The casino operator had requested the government transfer licences from poor-performing machines in other areas of the state.

06/24/22

Blackstone completes acquisition of Crown Resorts

Blackstone has bought Crown’s casino resorts in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

06/24/22

CCC close to reaching settlement agreement with IPI

Andrew Yeom, the Commonwealth Casino Commission’s executive director, has said he does not see any major obstacles to a settlement agreement.

06/23/22

IAGR announces the programme for its annual conference

06/23/22

Former construction team leader sues IPI

Jess Aquiningoc resigned as IPI’s construction team leader earlier this month after claiming the company refused to pay part of his salary.

06/23/22

Australia could end up on FATF grey list, AUSTRAC warns

AUSTRAC’s chief executive officer Nicole Rose said the country needs to do more to raise money laundering standards.

06/23/22

Victorian Greens call for AU$1 pokie bet limit

The Victorian Greens party says it will push for the introduction of a AU$1 stake limit for slots.

06/23/22

NSW to establish new independent casino regulator

Kevin Anderson, minister for hospitality and racing, has announced that the government of New South Wales will create the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC).

Check the latest Australasia news

South Australia to launch independent review into SkyCity

IPI: new judgement would require US$2m payment to USDOL after contempt ruling

Queensland’s review into Star Entertainment to start in July

The Star Entertainment Group appoints new CEO

ACMA to launch new national gambling self-exclusion register

IPI reaches agreement to complete casino hotel in Garapan

NZ Government to invest US$47.9m in gambling harm initiatives

Authorities reject the Star Sydney’s proposal to add more gaming machines

Blackstone completes acquisition of Crown Resorts

CCC close to reaching settlement agreement with IPI

IAGR announces the programme for its annual conference

Former construction team leader sues IPI

Australia could end up on FATF grey list, AUSTRAC warns

Victorian Greens call for AU$1 pokie bet limit

NSW to establish new independent casino regulator

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