Australia

The Star Entertainment Group Limited brings in an outside monitor

August 11, 2022

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Australia and local casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has announced the voluntary engagement of an independent monitor to oversee its ‘renewal program’ and ensure that it is abiding by the...

ACMA warns online gaming company Proxous on providing products to illegal online casino sites

Sadonna Price

August 8, 2022

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation

Online gaming provider Proxous Advanced Solutions Limited was recently issued a warning by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for providing gaming products to online casinos that offer ill...

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane casino opening delayed until the second half of 2023

Adam Morgan

July 29, 2022

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In Australia and The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly announced that the opening of its casino within the $2.8 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development has been delayed again owing to construct...

Crown Sydney to kick off casino gambling from August 8

Adam Morgan

July 25, 2022

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In Australia and casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly announced that it will be opening one of the gaming floors within its $1.5 billion Crown Sydney facility from August 8. According to a re...

ACMA heralds the upcoming launch of its BetStop self-exclusion register

Adam Morgan

July 14, 2022

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In Australia and the nation’s media and communications watchdog has announced the imminent launch of a nationwide self-exclusion register for online gambling due to be branded under the BetStop moniker. The ...

Iris CC Holdings Proprietary Limited tops Casino Canberra bidding war

Adam Morgan

July 12, 2022

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Australia and casino operator Aquis Entertainment Limited reportedly accepted a bid worth approximately $42.5 million earlier today to sell its Casino Canberra property to local pub and hotel concern Iris CC...

Crown Resorts Limited hires Ciaran Carruthers to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer

Adam Morgan

July 7, 2022

Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Following the recent completion of its $6.35 billion purchase by American private equity management firm The Blackstone Group Incorporated and Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly hir...

Iris CC Holdings Proprietary Limited revealed as rival Casino Canberra bidder

Adam Morgan

July 7, 2022

Casino Sales, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Australia and casino operator Aquis Entertainment Limited has reportedly revealed the identity of the company that earlier this week lodged an official offer to buy its Casino Canberra property. According...

Crown Resort Limited facing Victoria fines over responsible gambling deficits

Adam Morgan

July 5, 2022

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Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited is reportedly facing the real prospect of being ordered to pay fines totalling almost $68 million for responsible gambling shortcomings at its flagship Crown Mel...

Aquis Entertainment Limited considering second Casino Canberra bid

Adam Morgan

July 5, 2022

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Australia and casino operator Aquis Entertainment Limited has reportedly asked that trading in its shares be temporarily suspended so as to give it more time to consider a second bid for its Casino Canberra ...

ACMA to launch comprehensive gambling self-exclusion scheme in Australia

Sadonna Price

June 28, 2022

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been busy as of late, working on several forms of player protection within the gambling realm. The group has recently provided details on an upcoming...

The Star Entertainment Group Limited license suitability probe wraps up

Adam Morgan

June 27, 2022

Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Australia and a lawyer assisting the New South Wales government inquiry into The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly recommended that the firm be barred from holding a local casino license until ...

The Blackstone Group Incorporated realizes Crown Resorts Limited purchase

Adam Morgan

June 24, 2022

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American private equity management firm The Blackstone Group Incorporated has announced the completion of its $6.35 billion deal to acquire beleaguered Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited. The N...

Crown Resorts Limited given permission to open its Crown Sydney casino

Adam Morgan

June 22, 2022

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Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly been given official permission to open the gambling element within its Crown Sydney facility following over 18 months of investigations and turmoi...

PointsBet Holdings Limited welcomes new investor in SIG Incorporated

Adam Morgan

June 21, 2022

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Australian online sportsbook operator PointsBet Holdings Limited has announced the signing of a deal worth some $65.56 million that is to see the Sports International Group (SIG) Incorporated subordinate of Ame...