02/24/21 NSW National party rejects prepaid gambling cards The National Party said the move would seriously affect pubs and clubs that offer poker machines.
02/22/21 Royal Commission to probe Crown Melbourne suitability The state of Victoria has announced it will establish a Royal Commission into the Crown Melbourne casino.
02/20/21 Star Entertainment still profitable despite Covid-19 impact The Australian casino operator reported a net profit of AUS$40.4m (US$31.6m) for the first half of the 2020/2021 financial year.
02/19/21 TAB NZ reports 43.8% increase in revenue for January TAB NZ’s gross betting revenue reached NZ$38.1m (US$27.6m) in January, $7.4m above expectations.
02/19/21 ILGA backs Helen Coonan as Crown Resorts resignations mount The ILGA has backed Coonan’s position as executive chair while Mary Manos has resigned as company secretary.
02/19/21 Crown Resorts revenue down 62% for H1 Revenue came in at AU$581m (US$450.5m) for the first half of the 2020/2021 financial year.
02/19/21 SkyCity half-year revenues fall 76% The New Zealand casino operator has been deeply affected by Covid-19 countermeasures and restrictions.
02/19/21 Star aims to appeal to international tourists Star Entertainment Group says the Australian gaming market faces uncertainty following the Bergin report into Crown Resorts.
02/19/21 Australia to block another 18 unlicensed gambling sites The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will request internet service providers block access to the igaming sites.
02/18/21 Tabcorp sees revenue drop 1.5% for H1 Revenues came in at AU$2.8bn (US$2.2bn) for the first half of the 2020/2021 financial year.
02/18/21 Australian regulator calls for new inquiry into Crown Resorts Following the conclusion of an inquiry in New South Wales, now Western Australia’s regulator wants an inquiry into the operator’s suitability.
02/17/21 Crown Resorts officially unsuitable to hold casino licence The New South Wales regulator, the ILGA, has notified the casino operator of its official verdict.
02/16/21 SkyCity Auckland closes under new Covid-19 lockdown The casino will be closed for three days as part of a snap lockdown in the city following a new Covid-19 outbreak.
02/16/21 Crown Resorts CEO resigns Crown Resorts CEO and managing director Ken Barton has stepped down. following the ILGA’s enquiry into the company’s fitness.
