11/04/21 Australian Greens call for ban on horseracing The Australian Greens party has proposed the closure of all horseracing venues, arguing that the sport is inhumane and incompatible with animal welfare.
11/02/21 Australia: horse racing popularity down but betting turnover is rising Despite a drop in the number of people interested in gambling on horse races, those who do bet are spending more.
11/02/21 Andrew Yeom files a fifth complaint against IPI Andrew Yeom, the Commonwealth Casino Commission’s executive director, has filed a new complaint against IPI for alleged non-payment of this year’s US$3m regulatory fee.
11/02/21 Crown Resorts makes Covid-19 vaccine mandatory to enter its casinos Crown Resorts has confirmed that Covid-19 vaccination is now required to enter its venues in NSW and Victoria.
11/01/21 Frances Mafna, IPI’s Treasury director, resigns Frances Mafna has stepped down after six years in the position.
11/01/21 Crown Resorts hangs on to investment-grade ratings Despite Victoria’s Royal Commission declaring Crown Resorts unsuitable to hold a licence for Crown Melbourne, three credit ratings agencies have reaffirmed the casino operator’s investment-grade rating.
10/29/21 James Packer admits multiple failings in his oversight of Crown Perth James Packer has told the WA Royal Commission into Crown Resorts that he didn’t attend board meetings for almost four years and failed in his oversight of corporate governance at Crown Perth.
10/29/21 SkyCity will only allow vaccinated people to enter its casinos Michael Ahearne, SkyCity’s CEO, has announced that a Covid-19 vaccination certificate will be required for entry to all SkyCity venues in New Zealand.
10/29/21 CNMI could allow 5 casino licences on Saipan through a new bill A bill introduced by CNMI lawmaker Ralph N. Yumul would allow five casino licences on Saipan if IPI’s exclusive licence is finally revoked.
10/29/21 Crown Melbourne allowed to resume operations Crown Melbourne has announced that it has been allowed to reopen its casino floor from October 30 on a limited basis.
10/28/21 Casino Canberra to reopen from October 29 Authorities in the Australian Capital Territory have announced an easing of Covid-19 restrictions from Friday, allowing Casino Canberra to reopen on a limited basis.
10/28/21 Clear Management appointed as IPI receiver The Court has appointed Clear Management Ltd as a receiver for the sale of IPI’s property following the lawsuit brought by USA Fanter Corp.
10/28/21 Tasmanian gambling bill gains support of both major parties Proposed amendments to the Tasmanian gambling bill have the support of the Liberal government and Labor opposition. However, some critics have said the bill lacks gambling harm measures.
10/27/21 BetEasy fined for allowing self-excluded gambler to open account The Australian corporate bookmaker BetEasy has been fined AU$50,000 after the gambling regulatory body in the Northern Territory found it allowed a self-excluded gambler to open an account.
