12/08/20 Tabcorp to appeal US$52m tax bill The amended tax bill relates to a Tatts Group gaming machines licence from 2016. Tabcorp acquired the firm the following year.
12/08/20 AUSTRAC: Casinos must oversee junket compliance AUSTRAC’s chief executive has said it would be “preferable” if all state gaming bodies implemented licensing regimes for junket operators.
12/08/20 Crown Melbourne to operate at 50% capacity As of December 9, the casino will be able to operate under new rules after the Victoria state government eases restrictions.
12/06/20 Reef Casino raises profits estimate for H2 The company saw strong rental income from Reef Hotel Casino in the third quarter.
12/04/20 The Star Sydney ups capacity limit As of December 7, the famous Sydney casino will be allowed to host up to 10,000 customers.
12/03/20 PlayUp brings Monmouth Park’s CEO to board The Australian online betting technology firm has added Dennis Drazin to its board of directors to consolidate its US footprint.
12/02/20 Crown appoints chief compliance and financial crimes officer The casino operator has created the new role in a bid to show commitment with compliance.
12/02/20 BetMakers acquires Sportech for US expansion The Australian firm has bought the firm’s tote and digital business in the US, Europe and the UK.
12/01/20 Tabcorp fined over breach of advertising law The operator was found to have broken state law by offering bonuses via social media.
12/01/20 SkyCity Adelaide to reveal US$242m revamp The refurbishment has increased the casino’s capacity for live entertainment.
11/26/20 Fitch places Crown under negative ratings watch The ratings agency has downgraded the operator again, fearing it could be hit by to fines or other sanctions from regulators in various states.
11/24/20 SkyCity Adelaide reopens three days after closing Authorities have lifted lockdown measures and the casino has been able to reopen with restrictions.
11/24/20 Crown Melbourne revises gaming restrictions The casino will resume table games and increase its capacity limit to 1,000.
11/21/20 Moody’s downgrade to cost Crown Resorts US$1m a year The agency downgraded Crown’s notes after New South Wales’ regulator told it to delay opening its new casino in Barangaroo.
11/20/20 Two major investments for Australian hospitality sector Redcape has bought a hotel with a sports betting bar, while Hotel Property Investments acquired 3 pubs.
