09/14/21 Star Sydney to face ILGA review Star Sydney will face a review to establish whether it is suitable to continue operating and is complying with statutory obligations.
09/14/21 CCC calls for more funds to continue running The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) claims it is running out of money and has asked the government to approve US$1m “to keep the commission afloat.”
09/13/21 New Zealand: Christchurch will not relax gambling rules The city of Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island has decided not to relax its current gambling and TAB regulation policies after protests from anti-gambling campaigners.
09/10/21 Australian senators hear submissions on credit card ban Gambling reform groups and financial advisers have appeared in front of Australian senators to request a ban on the use of credit cards for online gambling transactions.
09/10/21 Uncertainty over Crown Resorts ability to continue as going concern Auditor KPMG has said the company’s future is uncertain due to regulatory investigations and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on revenue.
09/10/21 Former IPI lawyer may sue the company Former IPI attorney Michael W. Dotts could sue the casino operator for failing to pay him for legal services.
09/10/21 CNMI Governor willing to revise new e-gaming licence fee Gov Ralph DLG Torres has said he is willing to form a working group in order to revise the new law that doubles the Northern Mariana Islands’ e-gaming licence fee.
09/09/21 Tabcorp calls for tougher restrictions on TV gambling ads David Attenborough, Tabcorp chief executive, has said the government should impose restrictions for TV gambling ads during prime-time to protect children and teenagers.
09/08/21 New Zealand casinos: temporary changes amid Covid-19 measures Authorities have allowed SkyCityHamilton Casino and Christchurch Casino to establish temporary cashiering facilities in their venues to comply with the Covid-19 social distancing measures.
09/07/21 GWC prioritised Crown Perth’s financial interests, inquiry hears The Royal Commission into Crown Perth has heard that Western Australia’s Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) put Crown Perth’s financial interest before public interest.
09/07/21 CNMI Governor in favour of allowing online gambling Governor Ralph DLG Torres has said he will support online gaming in the Northern Mariana Islands.
09/07/21 SkyCity to reopen Hamilton and Queenstown casinos With authorities in New Zealand easing restrictions, SkyCity hopes to reopen its venues in the following days.
09/06/21 Crown Resorts to lease casinos if it loses its gambling licences Steven McCann, Crown Resorts CEO, said the company could lease its casinos if regulators suspend its gaming licences.
09/06/21 WA authorities question differences between pokies and EGMs The Perth Casino Royal Commission has started to question whether there is any difference between pokies and electronic gaming machines (EGMs) as the former are banned in WA but EGMs are allowed in Crown Perth.
09/03/21 NSW appoints Gillian Eldershaw to ILGA board The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has announced the appointment of Gillian Eldershaw as a new member of the board.
