Possible changes to Australian iGambling laws could spell trouble for major poker brands Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationPoker LawAustraliaOnline Gambling News November 10, 2016 0Earlier this year the Australian Minister for Human Services, Alan Tudge, announced that he would be introducing legislation to amend...
Australia’s Tabcorp Holdings and Tatts Group Ltd agree to $4.9 billion merger subject to regulatory approvals Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaSports bettingMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships October 19, 2016 0Tabcorp Holdings, an Australian based gaming, wagering and Keno company has confirmed that it has entered into an agreement to...
Australian politicians launch “Pokie-Leaks” campaign Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaGaming Industry News September 27, 2016 0In Australia, a trio of federal politicians have launched a controversial campaign designed to encourage industry insiders to come forward...
Australian casino and slot giants facing lawsuit alleging deception Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation September 5, 2016 0In Australia, casino operator Crown Resorts Limited and gaming machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure Limited could be about to face a...
Crown Resorts break-up plan gets positive response from Australian government and regulators Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaMacauFinancial Press Releases August 19, 2016 0Crown Resorts announced in June 2015 that it planned to break up its casino empire by separating its international business...
Australian casino staff protests over weekend wage dispute Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaLabor Relations August 13, 2016 0Yesterday evening saw hundreds of dealers, restaurant workers, security guards and hotel staff from the Crown Casino And Entertainment Complex...
Australia Cove Limited reveals plans for Mildura casino and convention center Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsCanada August 11, 2016 0Australia Cove Limited has just released plans to create a casino and convention center in Mildura, hoping that the Victorian...
Australia plans to regulate Bitcoin under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance laws Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaTechnologyBitcoin accepting propertiesOceania Casino News August 10, 2016 0According to a report published by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac), electronic, online and new payment methods...
Silver Heritage Group is going public in Australia Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino News July 27, 2016 1Asian casino operator Silver Heritage Group has launched an initial public offering in hopes of raising approximately $18.6 million to...
Human Services Minister responds to gambling control plan in Australia Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustralia July 18, 2016 0Calls for new and heightened controls on gambling advertising and on pokies across Australia by crossbenchers, Senator Nick Xenophon and...
Australian independents call for greater gambling regulation Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustraliaSports betting July 16, 2016 0In Australia, a pair of independent federal politicians has called on the government to ban gambling advertisements during sports broadcasts...
Australian Tatts Group sells UK-based subsidiary Talarius to Novomatic Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsUnited Kingdom June 28, 2016 0Reputable Australian gaming group Tatts revealed that the company sealed an A$210 million deal with well-established Austrian gaming provider Novomatic...
South Australia to institute 15% betting tax Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaHorse RacingSports bettingTaxationTaxes June 25, 2016 0The next budget for the Australian state of South Australia is set to include a provision that will look to...
Western Australia urged to launch High Court action Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaEconomy/FinanceTaxation June 23, 2016 0In Australia, a federal Member Of Parliament (MP) has called on Western Australia to launch a High Court challenge designed...
Crown Resorts to cleave Australian and overseas companies Martin Chua Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaEconomy/FinanceMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships June 15, 2016 0Crown Resorts Ltd announced in a filing with the Australian Securities Exchange Wednesday that they plan to separate most of their non-Australian...