Australia

Iris Capital plans to spend over AU$100 m to upgrade its new property Lasseters Hotel Casino

October 25, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia

After taking over as owner of the Lasseters Hotel Casino this month, Iris Capital has announced plans to upgrade the facility. The hospitality and development group based in Australia will spend over AU$100m ($...

Crown Resorts Limited shareholders rebel over remuneration revelations

Adam Morgan

October 21, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Crime, Bankruptcy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

For the second consecutive year and a large number of shareholders in Crown Resorts Limited have reportedly rebelled against the firm currently under investigation by casino regulators for the states of Western...

Scientific Games Corporation forecast to enjoy a lucrative Sydney float

Adam Morgan

October 21, 2021

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

American land-based and iGaming behemoth Scientific Games Corporation could reportedly bring in up to $3 billion via the upcoming float of its global lottery division on the Australian Securities Exchange. A...

Aristocrat Leisure Limited lodges Playtech takeover offer

Adam Morgan

October 18, 2021

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Australian gaming machines innovator Aristocrat Leisure Limited has reportedly floated a proposition worth in the region of $3.7 billion that would see it purchase British online casino games developer Playtech...

Australia experiences rise in two-year remote gambling rate

Adam Morgan

October 13, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

A new two-year investigation has revealed that more Australians than ever before have been turning to their telephones and computers in order to enjoy some form of gambling entertainment. Conducted by resear...

Enquiry clears Victoria casino regulator but recommends abolishing junkets

Adam Morgan

October 13, 2021

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In the southern Australian state of Victoria and an independent investigation has reportedly called for the local government to pass legislation that would explicitly prohibit casinos from partnering with forei...

New South Wales widening review into The Star Entertainment Group Limited

Adam Morgan

October 12, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Australia and local casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly been told that the regular review into the license for its The Star Sydney property is to be widened amid allegations t...

New South Wales regulator extends Crown Sydney liquor license

Adam Morgan

October 11, 2021

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Australian casino giant Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly had the liquor license for its new Crown Sydney development extended by a further eight months but is still awaiting news on when it will be able to ...

Antonia Korsanos to leave casino operator Crown Resorts Limited next month

Adam Morgan

September 16, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Australia and Antonia ‘Toni’ Korsanos (pictured) has reportedly announced that she will be stepping down as a non-executive director for Crown Resorts Limited next month in order to concentrate on other busi...

Intertops Poker doubles Ripper poker tournaments prize pools this week to $1,000 for Australian players

Sadonna Price

September 16, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Poker Tournaments, Online Poker, Poker

Intertops Poker is known for its online poker and casino gaming options. On a regular basis, the operator offers quality incentives and promotions to give players plenty of options for slot and poker gaming. Th...

Familiar face due to review casino operations at The Star Sydney

Adam Morgan

September 14, 2021

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In Australia and the casino regulator for the state of New South Wales has reportedly appointed prominent local lawyer Adam Bell to lead the body that will conduct an upcoming regulatory review into the 351-roo...

Crown Resorts reports annual loss; no longer in talks with Oaktree Capital

Sadonna Price

August 30, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Economy/Finance

On Monday, Crown Resorts reported an annual revenue loss and revealed that the company is no longer speaking with Oaktree Capital about James Packer’s stake in the company. The loss was already known to the Aus...

Star Entertainment returns to profit and confirms asset sales to stay afloat during COVID-19 pandemic

Sadonna Price

August 19, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Economy/Finance, Oceania Casino News

Casino companies around the world have been struggling for over a year now to stay afloat while still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. From closures and limited services to masking and social distancing, the...

Victoria investigation given dire Crown Resorts Limited collapse warning

Adam Morgan

August 11, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Australia and the Victorian royal commission looking into the local gambling license suitability of Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly been told that the firm could face the ‘very real potential’ of going ...

ACMA watchdog expands blocking remit to iGaming affiliate advertising sites

Adam Morgan

August 4, 2021

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In Australia and the nation’s media and communications watchdog has announced that it has stepped up its fight against iGaming sites that may be attempting to offer their services to local punters without a lic...