Australasia

BMM Testlabs promotes service delivery VPs in Australia

SkyCity to appoint new non-executive directors

The company intends to appoint Kate Hughes and Glenn Davis as non-executive directors.

US Marshals Service seizes over $150K from IPI

The funds have been seized from IPI’s bank account in favour of Red Coral Corporation, which sued IPI for not paying a lease agreement for a 20-unit apartment.

06/16/22

Australian Communications and Media Authority.

Australia: ACMA orders block on illegal gambling website

06/15/22

Federal Court approves Blackstone’s acquisition of Crown

The Federal Court of Australia has given the deal the final approval required.

06/15/22

Star’s case has been granted leave by Queensland Court

Queen’s Wharf development at risk amid Queensland’s review of Star

06/15/22

IPI in settlement agreement with the CCC

IPI’s lawyers have told court that the company has reached an agreement with CCC executive director Andrew Yeom.

06/14/22

Queensland launches review into Star Entertainment

06/14/22

Tabcorp wants Victoria to follow Queensland’s lead on online betting tax

Tabcorp, with the support of the Alliance for Gambling Reform and the Australian Hotel Association, is pushing the government of Victoria to increase the tax on online betting operators.

06/14/22

SkyCity provides earnings guidance for FY22

SkyCity says it has seen a strong performance from its local gaming businesses in New Zealand following a relaxation of Covid-19 operating restrictions.

06/13/22

Former IPI chairwoman must explain why she can’t pay legal fees

CNMI Court has called Cui Lijie to appear in court on June 18 to explain why she cannot pay $182,637 in attorney fees and costs.

06/10/22

Blackstone receives GWC approval for Crown Resorts takeover

Western Australia’s Gaming and Wagering Commission has given its okay to Blackstone’s proposed acquisition of Crown.

06/10/22

NMI senator pushes to open up casino licences on the islands

Senator Paul A. Manglona says he has sent two letters to senate floor leader Vinnie Sablan pushing for action on Senate Bill 22-23 to remove IPI’s exclusive licence.

06/10/22

SkyCity Auckland launches new multi-sensory attraction

The casino operator has launched a virtual reality attraction 186 metres above street level at its Sky Tower

06/09/22

Blackstone gets two OKs for Crown Resorts takeover

Gaming regulators in New South Wales and Victoria have found Blackstone Inc was suitable to hold a casino licence.

Check the latest Australasia news

BMM Testlabs promotes service delivery VPs in Australia

SkyCity to appoint new non-executive directors

US Marshals Service seizes over $150K from IPI

Australia: ACMA orders block on illegal gambling website

Federal Court approves Blackstone’s acquisition of Crown

Queen’s Wharf development at risk amid Queensland’s review of Star

IPI in settlement agreement with the CCC

Queensland launches review into Star Entertainment

Tabcorp wants Victoria to follow Queensland’s lead on online betting tax

SkyCity provides earnings guidance for FY22

Former IPI chairwoman must explain why she can’t pay legal fees

Blackstone receives GWC approval for Crown Resorts takeover

NMI senator pushes to open up casino licences on the islands

SkyCity Auckland launches new multi-sensory attraction

Blackstone gets two OKs for Crown Resorts takeover

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