06/12/20 Australia: gambling is biggest growing sector National Australia Bank says spending on gambling has grown more than any other sector.
06/12/20 Legal setback for Melco in Crown Resorts case The High Court of Australia has ruled in favour of NSW authorities and Melco may have to hand over documents it wanted to protect.
06/11/20 Australia: bill raised against online gambling The bill seeks to ban so-called “social casinos” not currently covered by a ban on online casinos.
06/10/20 Australians spent 67% more on gambling during lockdown Australia saw a surge in the amount spent on online gambling despite a 5 per cent drop in overall consumer spending.
06/05/20 Crown Perth reopens restaurants but not casino This weekend guests and diners will be able to return the Western Australian giant’s venue but gaming floors will remain closed.
06/02/20 The Star reopens for VIP business in Sydney Only 500 loyalty members were invited to private gaming rooms under a strict COVID-19 safety plan.
05/29/20 Betfair Australia pulls Japan racing Betfair has pulled horse racing in Japan from its betting platform in Australia after pressure from the country’s racing body.
05/29/20 NSW to switch on poker machines from June 1 From Monday, up to 50 people at any one time will be allowed in restaurants, pubs and cafes, paving the way for pokies to reopen.
05/28/20 2020 Australasian Gaming Expo cancelled Australasian Gaming Expo is the latest to be cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
05/28/20 Betfair increases NRL commission on winnings Bettors will now face a market base rate (MBR) of 10 per cent for the remainder of the 2020 season up from the 6 per cent previously imposed.
05/27/20 Crown Resorts employees get access to hardship fund Around 11,500 Crown Resorts employees who were stood down due to the COVID-19 pandemic can use the support.
05/27/20 PointsBet hails Australia sports return Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) will return tomorrow (May 28), while the Australian Football League (AFL) will return on June 11.
05/21/20 A-League set to resume under quarantine New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland being considered as possible locations to play out the rest of the season.
05/20/20 Aus: gamblers using govt financial support Multiple instances have been reported of people using government aid money to gamble online.
05/20/20 CandleBets launches forex-casino hybrid with Orxy The product transforms traditional casino games into Japanese Candlestick charts and technical indicators and is available via Oryx Gaming RGS.
