08/18/20 IPI: “We’ll vigorously defend our exclusive rights” The Saipan casino operator has said it can’t pay its US$15.5 million annual licence fee due to the economic impact of the pandemic.
08/18/20 Record fine for underage gambling at Sydney casino Two teenagers and a 12 -year-old girl were found placing bets and being served alcohol at The Star casino.
08/16/20 New legal setback for Crown Resorts Public hearings into the operator’s suitability to hold a licence in New South Wales will resume on Monday.
08/16/20 Gamblers could be banned for social media reactions Australia’s responsible wagering association is pushing for bans for bettors who abuse major athletes after losing bets.
08/14/20 Regulator denies IPI’s request for abatement The casino says it cannot pay its US$15.5 million licence fee this year due to the drop in business during the pandemic.
08/13/20 SkyCity increases Covid-19 measures in NZ Health safety measures have been stepped up at other properties as the Auckland casino closes its doors.
08/13/20 IPI requests licence fee reduction The Saipan casino operator has written to the Commonwealth Casino Commission saying it cannot pay it US$15.5m fee this year.
08/12/20 NZ: Auckland goes back into higher alert There have been four cases of community transmission of Covid-19.
08/11/20 Share prices force IPI executive director to sell Cui Li Jie remains IPI’s main stakeholder. Less than 2 per cent of issued capital has changed hands.
08/11/20 Casino Canberra reopens after lockdown Aquis Entertainment’s casino had been shut for almost four months due to lockdown measures.
08/11/20 Perth casino under lockdown after pepper-spray attack A man reportedly attacked dozens of players at Crown Perth in Western Australia.
08/09/20 NSW offers to host Australian Open The state’s deputy has offered to host all mayor sports competitions facing cancellation in Australia.
08/09/20 NZ capital considers lower cap on pokies Wellington wants to reduce the cap on the amount of machines allowed but some question the effectiveness in reducing gambling issues.
08/06/20 Imperial Pacific: no connection with execs facing prosecution Casino company Imperial Pacific has stated that it has no involvement in the case of two executives indicted in the Northern Mariana Islands.
08/06/20 Donaco in “final negotiation stages” to land CEO Paul Arbuckle’s term as interim CEO ended on August 4 and the operator has yet to assign a replacement.
