10/15/20 Online betting rises in Australia during pandemic One in 20 Australian gamblers began to play online during the health crisis. About half were women.
10/15/20 Aquis revenues reach pre-pandemic levels The operator of Casino Canberra is maintaining its mid-term strategy and original budget projections for 2020.
10/14/20 ACMA blocks two more gambling websites The Australian authority warned customers to withdraw funds from Dinkum Pokies and Fortune Clock Casino.
10/13/20 Bank Australia blocks gambling transactions As of December 1, customers will be banned from using their credit cards for gambling or lottery activities.
10/11/20 Crown Resorts faces probe in second state Victoria will also probe Crown’s lack of controls on junket customers while NSW takes a decision on its Barangaroo licence.
10/11/20 Concerns raised over NSW cashless pokies plan Critics have raised questions about civil liberties and the financial impact on clubs and pubs
10/09/20 IPI gets 6-month deferral on US$20m debt The proposal to split the payment of its casino fee for 2020 has been rejected by the Commonwealth Lottery Commission.
10/09/20 Packer might have to sell Crown stake The Crown Resorts shareholder has described the ongoing New South Wales inquiry as a “painful” and “terribly shocking experience”.
10/08/20 Packer denies knowledge of China risks The former Crown CEO admitted having considered a merger with Lawrence Ho’s Melco and “forgot” about Australian laws.
10/08/20 Star Entertainment obtains debt waivers The company also provided an update on subsides the Australian government has granted to pay salaries.
10/08/20 IPI proposes splitting licence fee payment The operator wants to pay half in 10 days’ time three payments in 2021 to comply with its agreement.
10/07/20 Packer blames disorder for “shameful” behaviour The Australian gaming millionaire has admitted having sent threatening emails but blamed it on mental illness
10/06/20 NSW considers cashless system for poker machines Authorities in New South Wales are considering legislation banning the use of cash in poker machines.
10/06/20 Skycity Auckland returns to business as usual As the government moves the city into level of alert 1, the hotel and casino will operate without Covid-19 restrictions.
10/04/20 Star Gold Coast sues Singaporean high roller again The casino has lodged a new legal claim after its first was rejected in July.
