10/27/21 The Star sells the Treasury Casino for US$186m The Star Entertainment Group has announced a sale and partial leaseback transaction with Charter Hall that includes the Treasury Casino and other assets.
10/27/21 Crown Royal Commission outcome could help Star, analysts say Analysts at JP Morgan believe the Victoria Royal Commission’s decision to allow Crown Melbourne to keep its licence under stricter conditions could benefit The Star Entertainment as it also faces a licence review.
10/26/21 TAB NZ revenue up 6.6% for September TAB NZ’s revenue reached NZ$191.9m (US$137.7m) in September, up 6.6 per cent when compared to the previous month.
10/26/21 Crown Resorts found unsuitable to operate Crown Melbourne The casino operator will keep its licence but under strict new conditions with the appointment of a Special Manager with unprecedented powers.
10/25/21 Crown Perth failed to conduct an investigation after a gambler was arrested, inquiry hears Lonnie Bossi, Crown Perth’s CEO, told the WA Royal Commission into Crown Resorts that the casino operator didn’t investigate Daniel Petkov, a former bank manager who gambled millions in stolen funds.
10/22/21 Singapore-Australia travel bubble could start at the end of October Authorities in Australia are in talks with the Singapore government to launch a travel bubble for fully vaccinated students and business travellers at the end of October.
10/22/21 Crown Perth gaming revenue down 9% in the last three months Crown Resorts has shared its financial results for its Perth venue at its annual general meeting.
10/22/21 Victoria eases restrictions but Crown Melbourne casino remains closed Authorities in Victoria have relaxed Covid-19 restrictions and Crown Melbourne has announced the reopening of its hotels and restaurants, but the casino will remain closed
10/21/21 Crown Resorts shareholders reject exec exit payments Crown Resorts shareholders have voted against the company’s remuneration report, opposing the casino operator for a second time.
10/20/21 IPI faces another lawsuit for breach of contract Kan Pacific Saipan is demanding a jury trial in a lawsuit against IPI for breach of contract and unpaid fees dating back to June 2019.
10/20/21 Tabcorp announces proposed board lineup for spin-off During its annual general meeting Tabcorp announced the possible boards for its Lotteries & Keno and its Wagering & Gaming businesses.
10/19/21 Crown Melbourne to train 1,000 hospitality workers Crown Melbourne has announced it will run a training programme for 1,000 hospitality workers in a bid to help solve a skills shortage in Victoria.
10/19/21 Star Entertainment to face ILGA public hearings next year The New South Wales Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) has confirmed that public hearings will be held next year as part of The Star Casino’s licence review.
10/18/21 New Zealand: Christchurch Casino reopens but with no poker With Christchurch moving to Alert Level 2, the casino has been allowed to reopen but poker operations won’t resume this year.
