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.
10/11/20 Concerns raised over NSW cashless pokies plan Critics have raised questions about civil liberties and the financial impact on clubs and pubs
10/09/20 Packer might have to sell Crown stake The Crown Resorts shareholder has described the ongoing New South Wales inquiry as a “painful” and “terribly shocking experience”.
10/08/20 Star Entertainment obtains debt waivers The company also provided an update on subsides the Australian government has granted to pay salaries.
10/07/20 Packer blames disorder for “shameful” behaviour The Australian gaming millionaire has admitted having sent threatening emails but blamed it on mental illness
