03/16/21 SkyCity Auckland to reopen without Covid-19 restrictions SkyCity’s Auckland casino can now operate without Covid-19 restrictions after the city moved from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1.
03/13/21 WA gambling regulator under scrutiny in Crown Resorts probe Western Australia’s gambling regulator will be investigated by the state’s Royal Commission after revelations of money laundering at Crown Perth.
03/13/21 Gaming machine profits set new record in New Zealand in Q4 Gaming Machine Profits (GMP) increased by 3.7 per cent during the fourth quarter, reaching NZ$252m (US$181.4m).
03/12/21 Australian banks support credit card ban on online gambling According to Queensland MP Andrew Wallace, Australia’s four biggest banks back plans to ban credit card spending on online gambling.
03/10/21 New Zealand: district council seeks controlled pokie expansion The Ōtorohanga District Council wants to change its “sinking lid” policy on pokies in favour of a controlled increase in venues.
03/09/21 Crown Resorts to phase out indoor smoking All of the operator’s Australian casino resorts will eliminate indoor smoking by the end of 2022.
03/06/21 SkyCity Auckland to reopen from March 7 After a snap closure due to a new case of Covid-19, SkyCity’s Auckland casino will reopen from Sunday March 7.
03/06/21 Crown Perth licence under review by WA royal commission The government of Western Australia has announced a royal commission into Crown Resorts’ suitability to hold a gaming licence in Perth.
03/05/21 Imperial Pacific faces Saipan casino licence suspension Imperial Pacific International could have its casino licence suspended after admitting to violating five regulatory orders.
03/05/21 Crown Resorts: Victoria casino licence review suspended The licence review, which usually takes place every five years, has been suspended due to an investigation in the operator.
03/03/21 SkyCity Auckland closes after new Covid-19 outbreak The casino will be closed for at least seven days after a new case of Covid-19 in Auckland.
03/02/21 Crown Melbourne eases Covid-19 restrictions The casino will be able to operate under new rules following a relaxation of Covid-19 countermeasures by the Victorian government.
03/02/21 Another Crown Resorts director resigns John Poynton has stepped down from Crown Resorts’ board and as chairman of the company’s Burswood casino in Perth.
02/25/21 Sportradar selected as official data and audio-visual partner to NBL1 The Sportradar deal covers all national NBL1 Conferences for both men’s and women’s competitions, as well as the Victorian-based State Championship.
02/24/21 Premium player activity banned at Crown Perth The GWC has prohibited Crown Perth from conducting any junket, premium or privileged player activity.
