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.
10/02/20 Gaming machine profits fall in NSW Net profits at clubs and hotels in NSW fell by almost 36 per cent year-on-year in the first six months of 2020.
09/30/20 TAB NZ August results surpass expectations Sports betting turnover grew 36 per cent with racing up 10 per cent year-on-year.
09/30/20 Crown hires former investigator as adviser The Australian gaming group has brought an expert that led the investigation into its Chinese arrests scandal onto the payroll.
09/29/20 Packer insisted on Crown-Melco deal “It’s my life and I’m going to overrule you,” the shareholder told director Michael Johnston.
09/27/20 Crown suspends junkets until June 2021 The Australian operator has begun a review of its compliance processes in light of the ILGA’s public hearings.
