10/27/20 Australia considers bill on bets with stolen money The bill could force casinos to compensate victims of gambling fraud when a patron is found guilty of having placed bets with stolen funds.
10/27/20 Calls to reopen Christmas Island casino Authorities think the resort could have a future as more Australians look to holiday on the island.
10/25/20 NSW extends consultation on pokies bill The state regulator aims to find an “industry-led solution” that considers the scale and risk profile of each of its 3,000 pubs and clubs.
10/23/20 The Star gaming revenues at 75% of 2019 levels The company chairman addressed the issue of executive bonuses and the JobKeeper subsides at the annual shareholders meeting.
10/23/20 James Packer’s vote spares Crown execs At its annual general meeting, Crown’s chairman said the operator won’t work with junkets without consultation with regulators and Deloitte.
10/21/20 Tabcorp sees revenue drop 5.7% for Q1 The company says retail operations are still being hit by the pandemic, especially in Victoria.
10/20/20 Crown to face AUSTRAC investigation The regulator is questioning compliance procedures at Crown’s Melbourne casino.
10/19/20 Crown Resorts chair: “We can do better” Helen Coonan has admitted background checks on VIP guests were not robust enough.
10/16/20 Crown Resorts investors request directors’ resignation Some investors want several Crown Resorts directors to quit before next week’s general meeting.
10/16/20 Australian pokies venues cautious on spending Fewer venues will invest in replacement products and conversions despite forecasting a faster recovery of revenues.
10/15/20 Online betting rises in Australia during pandemic One in 20 Australian gamblers began to play online during the health crisis. About half were women.
10/15/20 Aquis revenues reach pre-pandemic levels The operator of Casino Canberra is maintaining its mid-term strategy and original budget projections for 2020.
10/14/20 ACMA blocks two more gambling websites The Australian authority warned customers to withdraw funds from Dinkum Pokies and Fortune Clock Casino.
10/13/20 Bank Australia blocks gambling transactions As of December 1, customers will be banned from using their credit cards for gambling or lottery activities.
10/11/20 Crown Resorts faces probe in second state Victoria will also probe Crown’s lack of controls on junket customers while NSW takes a decision on its Barangaroo licence.
