06/25/20 NSW resumes investigation into Crown Resorts The investigation was suspended in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic and has now changed its focus.
06/24/20 Crown Perth to reopen this weekend The casino has confirmed it will reopen as Western Australia lifts restrictions.
06/23/20 Casinos to reopen in Western Australia Casinos and gaming rooms will reopen in time for the weekend.
06/20/20 Reef Hotel Casino to reopen in July The company expects Queensland state government to allow it to reopen in the first half of next month.
06/20/20 South Australia opens casinos and gaming rooms Games such as billiards and darts will also be permitted although capacity limits remain.
06/19/20 Australia: borders likely to be closed until 2021 Tourism minister Simon Birmingham said there may be exemptions in the case of New Zealand and business and student travel.
06/18/20 Victoria reopens electronic gaming areas Gaming areas in pubs, clubs, and casinos will be able to operate again.
06/18/20 SkyCity seeks to raise NZ$230 million The group is seeking to strengthen its balance sheet in response to uncertainty around the impact of Covid-19.
06/18/20 Australians seek online casinos during shutdown Steep increase in internet searches for “online pokies” and the phrase “online casino Australia real money.”
06/17/20 Australia: ban on social casinos passes first test A bill to ban social casinos in Australia will move forward to a second reading for a parliamentary vote.
06/16/20 Donaco lender defers payments The casino operator confirms its largest lender has agreed to defer $US5 million principal payment.
06/12/20 Australia: gambling is biggest growing sector National Australia Bank says spending on gambling has grown more than any other sector.
06/12/20 Legal setback for Melco in Crown Resorts case The High Court of Australia has ruled in favour of NSW authorities and Melco may have to hand over documents it wanted to protect.
06/11/20 Australia: bill raised against online gambling The bill seeks to ban so-called “social casinos” not currently covered by a ban on online casinos.
06/10/20 SkyCity New Zealand returns to normality The country has begun to lift restrictions for businesses and social gatherings.
