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
10/06/20 NSW considers cashless system for poker machines Authorities in New South Wales are considering legislation banning the use of cash in poker machines.
10/04/20 Star Gold Coast sues Singaporean high roller again The casino has lodged a new legal claim after its first was rejected in July.
10/02/20 Gaming machine profits fall in NSW Net profits at clubs and hotels in NSW fell by almost 36 per cent year-on-year in the first six months of 2020.
09/25/20 Pointsbet raises US$53m from retail entitlement The Australian online betting operator aims to raise US$108 million through its latest entitlement offer.
09/23/20 Tabcorp sells interest in Jumbo Interactive The company is expected to obtain almost US$50 million through the sale.
09/18/20 Crown could claim compensation for tighter controls The agreement on its Barangaroo casino licence has a clause that could allow the operator to seek compensation for any losses.
09/18/20 Lottoland scores legal win in Australia Two complaints were presented against the company accusing it of using shady marketing tactics to deceive punters.
09/17/20 Tabcorp raises US$167.9m through retail shares The company had already closed the institutional component of its entitlement offer, collecting US$265.7 million.
09/17/20 The Star dishes out US$1m in bonuses The Australian casino operator didn’t meet its goals for the year and had to stand down 95 per cent of its employees.
09/13/20 Star sues insurance provider for Covid-19 losses The company claims its policy covered “risks of business interruption” but the insurance provider has denied its claim.
09/11/20 Victoria gambling regulator issues three-year plan The VCGLR has presented a plan outlining goals for 2020 – 23.
