04/28/21 Australian bank launches app to block online gambling transactions Australian bank Westpac is releasing an app to block online gambling transactions.
01/11/21 Australia appoints sports advisory council members The new entity will oversee integrity matters in sports of all categories in the country.
12/22/20 Rising concerns over credit card gambling in Australia The use of credit cards for online gambling has come under the spotlight after a survey found increasing concern over risks.
12/22/20 Donaco chairman expresses positive outlook The operator reported revenues of US$40.5m for the full financial year 2020, down from US$65.5m the previous year.
12/22/20 New casino limits in Sydney due to Covid-19 The authorities in New South Wales have tightened measures again after cases of a new stain of Covid-19 were detected.
12/18/20 Donaco back in positive EBITDA The Australian-listed company has reported it returned to positive EBITDA For October – November due to “strategic initiatives”
12/18/20 Crown Melbourne review brought forward The state of Victoria has called for the casinos next review to be brought forward after the revelation of failings at an inquity in New South Wales.
12/17/20 Crown Sydney to open non-gaming areas The operator has received a provisional liquor licence to operate part of the new venue, which will open on December 28.
12/16/20 New Zealand and Australia agree on travel bubble Although some Australian regions were allowing New Zealanders to visit without quarantine, New Zealand had not yet reciprocated.
12/16/20 Crown whistleblower sues company for damages A former employee that went to jail due to the operator’s business in China has filed a claim at the Supreme Court of Victoria.
12/15/20 Crown faces second class action from shareholders A new lawsuit alleges that the Australian operator engaged in misleading behaviour over its anti-money laundering controls.
12/14/20 AUSTRAC warns over “high risk” of junket operations The Australian financial crimes watchdog has released a complete risk assessment on the sector.
12/09/20 Australian firm buys iconic Las Vegas site BBC Capital plans to develop the site of the former Moulin Rouge hotel and casino in the west of the city.
12/09/20 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane on track for 2022 opening Work at the site remains on schedule despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
12/08/20 Gambling in Australia: legal amendments and cashless pokies Parliament will discuss an amendment on bets made with stolen money while NSW has plans for cashless pokies.
