Australian authorities keeping close watch on Paul Phua’s activities in Melbourne Renee Kingsley AustraliaIllegal BookmakingAsian Casino NewsSports bettingMalaysia February 1, 2016 0Malaysian poker player Paul Phua has a built a reputation for himself as a high stakes poker player but has...
Australian billionaire James Packer steps down from Crown Resorts board of directors Renee Kingsley Las VegasAustraliaCasino openingsMacauOceania Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships December 21, 2015 0Billionaire James Packer, the son of the late Kerry Packer played a key role in transitioning the family business from...
Australian greyhounds deemed too slow get “Death Row” sentence Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsChinaGaming Industry NewsMacauVietnam December 11, 2015 1A practice that breeches racing rules exports hundreds of Australian greyhounds, determined by their owners and trainers to be to...
Four Australian sports betting companies prosecuted for advertisements Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsOceania Casino NewsCrimeFines, Lawsuits & Litigation December 10, 2015 0Four new prosecutions have been launched by the New South Wales (NSW) gaming watchdog against some of the country’s largest...
Australian “charity” loses tax status: Corrected Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsOceania Casino NewsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationFinancial Fraud December 3, 2015 0Correction Notice: In a previous version of this article the headline included a claim that the “charity” lost its tax...
Australia’s eSports market now bigger than the music industry Renee Kingsley AustraliaGame manufacturersMobile gamingOceania Casino NewsFantasy SportsFantasy eSports December 3, 2015 0The eSports market is growing at a rapid pace all across the world and Australia has turned out to be...
Former William Hill Australia executive launches new bookmaker Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsSports betting November 4, 2015 0After working years in the sports betting industry of Australia, holding the position as the Chief Executive for William Hill...
William Hill wins battle in Australian “in-play betting” controversy Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaSports betting October 31, 2015 0William Hill has been fighting for some time over a controversial practice that involves taking wagers during live game play...
Slots might get honest in Australia Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsOceania Casino NewsFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 26, 2015 0Based on claims that video poker machines, or pokies, are designed to be addictive and deceive users, legal action against...
Shire of Broome investigating second Western Australia casino possibility Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry News October 17, 2015 0One of the four local government areas in the Kimberly region, the Shire of Broome has engaged the services of...
Echo Entertainment target Australia’s Chinese visitors Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaGaming Industry NewsOnline Gambling News October 13, 2015 0Australia’s casino bosses are predicting that tourism could be the next gold rush. Mineral extraction – not only gold –...
Sports bet advertising in Australia under scrutiny Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustraliaSports bettingIndepth / Featured ArticlesFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 11, 2015 0Sports betting companies are competing for the Australian betting dollar, which by some estimates surpassed $20 billion last year. Prime...
Australian court finds “free bets” with wagering requirements deceptive Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustralia September 14, 2015 0The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) finds free bet bonuses with wagering restrictions related to online gambling deceptive at...
Australian PM orders review of 2001 online gaming law Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaWorld Casino NewsOnline gambling regulationMobile gamingOnline Gambling NewsSports bettingLicensing September 2, 2015 0A review of the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) by Social Services Minister Scott Morrison was ordered by Australian Prime...
Echo Entertainment Group rebranding casino properties across Australia TJ Gill AustraliaCasino NewsCasino expansion projects August 28, 2015 0The Echo Entertainment Group Limited is continuing its massive rebrand of its casino holdings throughout Australia. The company will operate...