01/18/24 Labor casts doubts over Greens proposal to ban pokies in Brisbane Tracey Price, Labor candidate for Lord Mayor, argued banning pokies would damage businesses and hurt the city’s economy.
01/17/24 IPI auction proceeds surpass US$1.4m The CNMI and consenting judgment creditors will receive distributions from the auctions within 10 days of the court’s approval.
01/15/24 New South Wales Greens MP calls for more action on problem gambling Greens MP Cate Faehrmann believes the government should take further steps to combat problem gambling, including changing the opening hours of venues with poker machines.
01/15/24 Australia: AFLPA educates new players on gambling risks Nearly 100 new athletes participated in a specialized training session, organized by the AFL Players Association.
01/12/24 IPI to respect court decision on licence revocation hearing IPI director How Yo Chi said that although the company was disappointed with the U.S. high court’s decision, they were going to respect the court’s opinion.
01/11/24 Court rejects IPI’s appeal against licence revocation hearing The Commonwealth Casino Commission was allowed to continue its revocation proceedings against IPI’s casino licence.
01/11/24 Queensland gaming revenue up 4.1 per cent in December Revenue was also up 4.6 per cent month-on-month.
01/10/24 Seventh IPI equipment auction raises over US$25K Acceptable bids were received for 34 lots but no bids were received on the remaining 196 lots. An eighth auction is scheduled for February 23.
01/09/24 Queen’s Wharf delays threaten Star’s debt refinancing, analysts say Financial analysts at Jefferies have expressed concerns about Star Entertainment’s ability to refinance its debt due to delays in the construction of its new resort and casino in Brisbane.
01/03/24 Contracter says IPI should pay debts before having casino licence restored USA Fanter has written to the Commonwealth Casino Commission.
01/02/24 IPI licence revocation hearing to take place on January 31 Imperial Pacific International plans to file a motion to delay the proceedings.
