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Uncertainty surrounds Casino Canberra redevelopment plan

April 16, 2018

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In Australia, the government for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has reportedly declared that it is only prepared to continue supporting the $257 million plan to redevelop Casino Canberra if the firm beh...

Proposed legislation would grant Casino Canberra the right to offer slots

Adam Morgan

August 28, 2017

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In Australia, last week reportedly saw a local Australian Capital Territory (ACT) politician propose legislation that could see Casino Canberra permitted to operate up to 200 slots as well as 60 fully-automated...

ACT Greens seek $1 wagers on Canberra pokies

Sadonna Price

October 10, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia

The ACT Greens group is currently working on a program titled Community First that purports to put the future of individuals ahead of big business, pokies, and developers. As part of this initiative, the Greens...

Acquis Entertainment to take legal action against Clubs ACT, Canberra Raiders and Richard Farmer

Renee Kingsley

July 25, 2016

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Hong Kong based Acquis Entertainment, the parent company of the Canberra Casino had given Clubs ACT, Canberra Raiders and Richard Farmer, the clubs lobbyist until July 20 to withdraw statements the group are ca...

New South Wales and ACT government decide to shutdown greyhound racing industry

Renee Kingsley

July 8, 2016

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The New South Wales (NSW) government was the first to announce that it plans to impose a blanket ban on the greyhound racing industry and shortly thereafter the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) also announced...