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.
06/10/20 Australians spent 67% more on gambling during lockdown Australia saw a surge in the amount spent on online gambling despite a 5 per cent drop in overall consumer spending.
06/08/20 SkyCity cannot swap blackjack for pokies The casino’s bid to add more electronic slot machines has finally been rejected.
06/05/20 Crown Perth reopens restaurants but not casino This weekend guests and diners will be able to return the Western Australian giant’s venue but gaming floors will remain closed.
06/04/20 New Zealand to allow fans back into stadiums The public could be allowed back to live events as early as next Monday in time for the start of the Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament.
