Australasia

Australia: group relaunches campaign for ban on sports betting ads

The Alliance for Gambling Reform has relaunched its campaign to end sports betting ads, claiming sports wagering was the fastest-growing form of gambling in the country.

04/02/21

NSW regulator: Crown could regain Sydney licence this year

Philip Crawford, head of the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA), has said the reinstatement of Crown Resorts’ licence in New South Wales was a “realistic prospect.”

04/01/21

Star’s case against high roller to go to Queensland court

Justice Thomas Bradley has ruled that Star Entertainment’s case should be heard at Queensland Supreme Court this year.

03/31/21

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03/31/21

Victorian government to study gambling behaviour during Covid-19

The Victorian government will invest AU$600,000 (US$460,000) to examine how the Covid-19 pandemic has on impacted on gambling behaviours.

03/29/21

Australia: 10 unlicensed online casinos still in operation

Although the ACMA has been aware of the sites for two months, the 10 unlicensed online casinos have not been shut down.

03/25/21

Crown Resorts Royal Commission aims to report by August 1

Ray Finkelstein, the former judge leading the Royal Commission in Victoria, has warned he won’t tolerate delays in the investigation into Crown Melbourne.

03/25/21

Australia to block 10 unlicensed gambling sites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ordered the blocking of 10 online gambling websites for operating illegally.

03/25/21

Blackstone bid could help Crown keep Sydney casino licence

Fitch Ratings said the Blackstone Group’s offer to buy Crown Resorts could allow it to keep its licence to run its new casino in Sydney’s Barangaroo district.

03/25/21

Crown Melbourne to increase capacity as Covid-19 restrictions ease

Crown Melbourne has confirmed it has increased its capacity following a relaxation of Covid-19 countermeasures by the Victorian government.

03/24/21

Blackstone makes AU$8bn offer to acquire Crown Resorts

Blackstone, which already has a 10 per cent holding in the casino giant, has offered to buy all outstanding shares in Crown Resorts for AU$8bn (US$6.2bn).

03/23/21

Pokies spend sets new record in New Zealand in Q4

Money spent on slots outside of casinos in New Zealand reached NZ$252m (US$178m) during the fourth quarter.

03/20/21

NSW clubs seek alternative to prepaid gambling cards

New South Wales RSL and league clubs suggest that using a digital wallet linked to a government database of problem gamblers instead of prepaid gambling cards.

03/18/21

SkyCity Adelaide sued by Chinese high-roller

A Chinese high-roller is suing SkyCity Adelaide for negligence, claiming that he is owed millions in casino winnings.

03/17/21

Crown Resorts halts political donations

Crown Resorts has announced that it will cease making cash or in-kind political donations as it continues its attempts to transform the company’s image and retain its Australian casino licences.

Check the latest Australasia news

Australia: group relaunches campaign for ban on sports betting ads

NSW regulator: Crown could regain Sydney licence this year

Star’s case against high roller to go to Queensland court

Are online casinos legal in Australia?

Victorian government to study gambling behaviour during Covid-19

Australia: 10 unlicensed online casinos still in operation

Crown Resorts Royal Commission aims to report by August 1

Australia to block 10 unlicensed gambling sites

Blackstone bid could help Crown keep Sydney casino licence

Crown Melbourne to increase capacity as Covid-19 restrictions ease

Blackstone makes AU$8bn offer to acquire Crown Resorts

Pokies spend sets new record in New Zealand in Q4

NSW clubs seek alternative to prepaid gambling cards

SkyCity Adelaide sued by Chinese high-roller

Crown Resorts halts political donations

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