08/19/21 NSW to create a new casino regulator following Crown inquiry Authorities in New South Wales are planning to create a new Independent Casino Commission following recommendations made by commissioner Patricia Bergin’s inquiry.
08/19/21 SkyCity Auckland linked with Covid-19 case Auckland Regional Public Health has reported that a guest who visited SkyCity Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19.
08/19/21 Tabcorp revenue up 8.8% for FY21 Tabcorp has reported profits in lottery and keno and improved performance from its wagering and media arm.
08/19/21 Star Entertainment posts revenue of AU$1.56bn for FY21 Star Entertainment Group has reported normalised group revenue of AU$1.56bn while its net debt was reduced by AU$211m for the fiscal year ending June 30.
08/19/21 Australia: NSW to analyse impact of 2018 gaming machine reforms Authorities in New South Wales have announced they are seeking community feedback on the impact of the 2018 reforms that limited the number of gaming machines in the state.
08/17/21 IPI sued for failing to pay rent on warehouse Imperial Pacific faces another lawsuit as the South Pacific Lumber Company sues for unpaid rent dating back to March 2020.
08/17/21 Victoria extends Covid-19 lockdown Authorities in Victoria have extended current restrictions for two weeks.
08/16/21 Tabcorp plans AI boost for sports wagering offerings Tabcorp will use artificial intelligence to offer more sports wagering operations to customers.
08/16/21 Tasmania introduces loss limits on pokie loyalty programmes The Tasmania Liquor and Gaming Commission will now require members of pokie loyalty programmes at land-based casinos to set annual loss limits.
08/13/21 Australian gambling companies now support credit card ban Australian‑licensed wagering providers who previously criticised a proposal to ban credit card gambling now support the measure.
08/13/21 Casino Canberra announces seven-day lockdown Aquis Entertainment has announced the temporary closure of Casino Canberra due to the Australian Capital Territory’s new Covid-19 countermeasures.
08/13/21 IPI to hire local workers for Garapan casino construction Imperial Pacific wants to hire local workers if the Commonwealth Lottery Commission finally approves a five-year extension to finish the new casino in Garapan.
08/13/21 NSW may allow The Star Sydney to add 1,000 pokies The New South Wales government is considering whether to allow a transfer of poor-performing slots to The Star Sydney.
08/12/21 Crown Resorts to go into default if it loses licence In closing submissions to Victorian Royal Commission, Crown Resorts warned that if it loses its licence in the state, there is a “very real potential” of default on its debt facilities.
08/11/21 Crown Perth allowed Chinese high rollers to mask transactions Crown Perth is accused of disguising the destination of VIP patrons’ funds.
