11/30/21 Entain fined for breaching code of practice in Australia The Northern Territory Racing Commission has fined Entain AU$26,690 for allowing its representatives to promote QR codes to activate a series of bonus cash promotions.
11/29/21 Over US$710m laundered through slot machines in Australia Australian media have reported that a criminal group laundered over AU$1bn (US$710m) through poker machines in Australia’s clubs, pubs and casinos.
11/25/21 New Zealand to reopen borders from April 2022 Authorities in New Zealand have announced that the country will reopen its borders for fully vaccinated foreign visitors from April 2022.
11/25/21 Lotto NZ seeks new supplier for Instant Kiwi scratch tickets Lotto NZ has launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek a new partner as its contract with Scientific Games ends next year.
11/24/21 IPI seeks to avoid auction by paying USA Fanter through restricted account IPI is seeking to avoid the auction of its property in the Northern Mariana Islands.
11/24/21 Tasmanian gambling bill set to become law Tasmania’s Gaming Control Amendment will become law after approval from the House of Assembly.
11/23/21 NMI Judge orders release of $5.59m to Pacific Rim Pacific Rim Land Development, IPI’s former contractor, has been granted its request for the release of $5.59m held in an investment portfolio consisting of short-term US government bonds.
11/23/21 SkyCity expects to reopen Auckland venue on December 3 SkyCity has announced it expects to reopen its casino and entertainment facilities in Auckland for fully vaccinated customers from December 3.
11/23/21 Victoria’s VGCC appoints Fran Thorn as first chair The new Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCC) will be headed by Fran Thorn from January 1, 2022.
11/22/21 First IPI equipment auction to be held on November 30 Clear Management has announced the first of six auctions of IPI’s gaming equipment as it seeks to collect on an unpaid balance of around $2m.
11/22/21 Catherine Myers steps down as CEO of Victoria’s VCGLR Catherine Myers has resigned as chief executive officer of the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation. A new Independent Casino Commission will be created next year.
11/22/21 Julian Cook appointed chair-elect of SkyCity board SkyCity has announced Julian Cook will be the new chair-elect of the SkyCity Board from November 22.
11/19/21 WA has lowest proportion of problem gamblers in Australia According to a report ordered by the WA Royal Commission, the state has a high proportion of gamblers but a low level of gambling-related harm due to fewer electronic gaming machines.
11/19/21 Crown receives new acquisition offer from Blackstone Crown Resorts has received an AU$8.46bn (US$6.16n) offer from The Blackstone Group Inc to acquire all of the shares of the casino operator.
