07/05/21 Tabcorp to spin off its businesses Tabcorp has announced it will spin-off its businesses into two separate companies, one covering its lottery operations and one comprising its wagering, media and gaming services.
07/05/21 Crown Resorts expects to post full-year net debt of US$676m Crown Resorts expects to report a net annual debt of AU$900m when it publishes its financial results on August 30.
07/03/21 Crown credit card transactions reveal possible money laundering Victoria’s Royal Commission has heard that Crown Resorts may have accepted credit card payments in exchange for gaming chips or cash at its Melbourne hotel desk venue between 2012 and 2016.
07/03/21 New Zealand: criticism of plan to make pubs’ pokies turnover public The Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand (GMANZ) argues that pub-by-pub statistics on pokie machine turnover would be “a virtual shopping list for armed robbers.”
07/03/21 Tasmania: prevalence of gambling down 47% in 2020 According to the latest edition of the Social and Economic Impact Study for gaming, gambling in Tasmania continues to decline after the government introduced measures to reduce gambling harm in the state.
07/01/21 Australia: ACMA to block more offshore gambling platforms The Australian media authority ACMA has urged internet service providers to block offshore gambling websites operated by Kings Chance Service.
07/01/21 New Zealand district aims to reduce number of slot machines Mackenzie Council has approved a proposal to reduce the number of slot machines in the district.
06/30/21 Crown Resorts: WA Royal Commission to release interim report Western Australian’s Royal Commission has sent an interim report to Governor Kim Beazley today.
06/30/21 Australia: casinos in Queensland to close amid Covid-19 outbreak Casinos in Queensland have been ordered to temporarily close for a snap three-day lockdown due to a rise in Covid-19 cases amid the arrival of the Delta strain.
06/28/21 The Star Sydney closes until July 2 amid rise in Covid-19 cases Authorities have imposed a new lockdown due to a rise in Covid-19 cases. The Star Sydney casino venue will remain closed until at least July 2.
06/28/21 NagaCorp share award scheme delayed NagaCorp has announced it will defer its award shares to no later than December due to the voluntary temporary suspension of business in NagaWorld owing to Covid-19 concerns.
06/26/21 IPI: nobody to sign reports submitted to the CCC IPI is unable to send signed documents to the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) as the current chief executive officer, Ray Yumul, has not yet been licensed by the CCC.
06/26/21 Australian gaming industry at a turning point, analysts say Fitch Ratings Inc says Australia’s gaming sector could face structural change as casino operators face increased scrutiny.
06/25/21 Authorities to check if Sydney venues are complying with Covid rules After a rise in Covid-19 cases in NSW, authorities will check hospitality venues in Sydney are complying with Covid-19 rules.
