12/18/20 Donaco back in positive EBITDA The Australian-listed company has reported it returned to positive EBITDA For October – November due to “strategic initiatives”
12/18/20 Crown Melbourne review brought forward The state of Victoria has called for the casinos next review to be brought forward after the revelation of failings at an inquity in New South Wales.
12/18/20 Imperial Pacific faces yet another lawsuit A human resources firm is suing the casino operator for breach of contract in relation to work on its Garapan casino.
12/17/20 Crown Sydney to open non-gaming areas The operator has received a provisional liquor licence to operate part of the new venue, which will open on December 28.
12/16/20 New Zealand and Australia agree on travel bubble Although some Australian regions were allowing New Zealanders to visit without quarantine, New Zealand had not yet reciprocated.
12/16/20 Crown whistleblower sues company for damages A former employee that went to jail due to the operator’s business in China has filed a claim at the Supreme Court of Victoria.
12/16/20 Lotto NZ sees online sales double Pandemic restrictions and high prizes boosted the number of users that signed up during the past year.
12/15/20 Crown faces second class action from shareholders A new lawsuit alleges that the Australian operator engaged in misleading behaviour over its anti-money laundering controls.
12/14/20 AUSTRAC warns over “high risk” of junket operations The Australian financial crimes watchdog has released a complete risk assessment on the sector.
12/11/20 CCC takes over casino regulation on Northern Mariana Islands A new bill has been passed giving the Commonwealth Casino Commission total control over regulation of the casino industry on the islands.
12/10/20 IPI and its CEO found in contempt The operator did not comply with a court-mandated payment even though it had received money from its parent company.
12/09/20 Australian firm buys iconic Las Vegas site BBC Capital plans to develop the site of the former Moulin Rouge hotel and casino in the west of the city.
12/09/20 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane on track for 2022 opening Work at the site remains on schedule despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
12/08/20 Gambling in Australia: legal amendments and cashless pokies Parliament will discuss an amendment on bets made with stolen money while NSW has plans for cashless pokies.
12/08/20 Tabcorp to appeal US$52m tax bill The amended tax bill relates to a Tatts Group gaming machines licence from 2016. Tabcorp acquired the firm the following year.
