12/12/18 Victoria Mayor backs away from casino project Mayor Lisa Helps withdrew her support for a new venue in the Australian city over money laundering investigations in the industry.
12/04/18 Australia enforces new protection framework The National Consumer Protection Framework has been enforced in Australia to ensure protection for online wagering consumers.
11/28/18 Canberra passes reduction of poker machines The ACT Legislative Assembly passed a gambling reform that slashes the number of poker machines from 4,000 to 2,020.
11/21/18 New casinos to face challenges in the Gold Coast According to research firm Macquarie Research, the Gold Coast may not be “the most attractive market” to develop integrated resorts.
11/09/18 Australasian Gaming Expo is a finalist in Awards for Excellence The world’s third largest hospitality and gaming trade show is a finalist in the EEAA 2018 Awards for Excellence.
11/09/18 SkyCity to sell Darwin casino US-based Delaware North has agreed to acquire SkyCity’s Darwin casino as the Australian operator focuses on other markets.
11/05/18 Unlicenced iGaming to drop in Australia According to local authorities, unlicensed online gambling operations’ revenue will drop 50% this year after regulatory changes.
10/31/18 Crown’s Barangaroo conflict continues A development that would block a Crown Resorts six-star resort could be rearranged to minimise view impacts.
10/30/18 Silver Heritage announces appointment of new CFO The casino operator said that starting from next week, Ben Watiwat will be the new chief financial officer.
10/29/18 Clubs ACT warn about poker machines bet limits The head of Clubs ACT said an excessive reduction of the betting limit could end up being counterproductive.
10/25/18 Sports betting revenue jumps 15 pct in Australia During fiscal year 16-17, the sports betting segment raked €653.8 million in revenue, a 15.3% increase year-on-year.
10/15/18 Gambling ads expenses rise in Australia The investment in advertising has grown by 26% to €86.1 million between January and July despite the more strict regulations.
10/11/18 Western Australia government to sell TAB The state announced historic reforms for the racing sector, including a 15% in point of consumption tax.
10/09/18 Australian racing industry calls for more money Queensland trainers are threatening to move out of the state if they don’t get more prize money from the authorities.
10/02/18 Australian casino redevelopment yet to be confirmed The ACT government hasn’t reached a decision about the unsolicited bid to redevelop Aquis Entertainment’s Canberra Casino.
