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New South Wales’ cashless ‘pokies’ proposal gains influential supporter

October 5, 2020

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In Australia and a controversial proposal that would require video poker machine players in the state of New South Wales to use government-issued gambling cards has reportedly gained support from a prominent lo...

Crown Resorts Limited inquiry hears about relaxed James Packer stance

Adam Morgan

September 29, 2020

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In Australia and an official inquiry into the casino license suitability of Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly been told how the firm’s largest shareholder was seemingly unconcerned about allegations a potent...

Crown Resorts Limited temporarily suspends all external junket activities

Adam Morgan

September 25, 2020

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Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly announced that it has suspended ‘all activity’ with external junket operators until the end of June as part of an in-house review into its ‘compli...

Crown Resorts Limited well positioned to weather slow Crown Sydney start

Adam Morgan

September 24, 2020

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The more conservative financial profile currently being maintained by Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited should reportedly allow the firm to better weather the anticipated slow start to business f...

Crown Resorts Limited enquiry hears from Jason O’Connor

Adam Morgan

September 8, 2020

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In Australia and an official enquiry looking into the license suitability of Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly taken evidence from one of the firm’s employees that was arrested by Chinese authorities in 2016...

Casinos Austria International bemoans first-half impact of coronavirus

Adam Morgan

September 3, 2020

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Global casino operator Casinos Austria International has reportedly announced that it chalked up a record first-half loss of just over €10 million ($11.8 million) owing to issues surrounding the coronavirus pan...

Ainsworth to eliminate 107 positions: responds to AU$43 million COVID-19 related loss

K Morrison

August 27, 2020

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In response to its FY20 financial results, Australia-based manufacturer and supplier of gaming solutions, Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) (AGI:ASE), has decided to eliminate 107 roles to help mitigate the impac...

The Star Entertainment Group Limited counting the cost of coronavirus

Adam Morgan

August 20, 2020

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In Australia and local casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly recorded an overall loss of approximately $68.07 million for the twelve months to the end of June due in large part to ...

Star Sydney fined for underage gambling issues

Sadonna Price

August 17, 2020

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The Star Sydney was fined $64,000 after minors were caught gambling inside the premises. Surveillance footage showed a 12-year-old girl and two other young people accessing the games, with the girl placing almo...

Australian casino operator retaining Suncity Group junket partnership

Adam Morgan

August 5, 2020

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In Australia and an executive for local casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly told an official inquiry that his company still works with Suncity Group despite allegations that the ...

Second Australian COVID-19 wave sees The Star Sydney implement new operating procedures

K Morrison

July 27, 2020

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In keeping with new COVID-19 restrictions announced by New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian earlier in the month, Australian gambling and entertainment company, Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR) ha...

The Star Entertainment Group Limited signals Queensland dedication

Adam Morgan

July 13, 2020

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In Australia and local casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly announced that it remains keen on spending approximately $1.4 billion on its three-tier ‘master plan’ for the state of ...

Crown Melbourne to remain closed for at least another six weeks

Adam Morgan

July 8, 2020

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In Australia and casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly been told that it will be forced to keep its flagship Crown Melbourne facility shuttered for at least another six weeks following a local re...

PalmerBet.com premieres new Bookie Bag sportsbetting innovation

Adam Morgan

June 4, 2020

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Australian online sportsbook PalmerBet.com has announced that aficionados can now utilize its new Bookie Bag advance so as to get even more enjoyment out of its wide portfolio of sportsbetting entertainment. ...

The Star Sydney agrees new 20-year tax regime with EGM exclusivity

Adam Morgan

June 1, 2020

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In Australia and local casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has announced the signing of a 20-year arrangement that is to see its The Star Sydney venue pay a flat 29% tax on all revenues from it...

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New South Wales’ cashless ‘pokies’ proposal gains influential supporter

Crown Resorts Limited inquiry hears about relaxed James Packer stance

Crown Resorts Limited temporarily suspends all external junket activities

Crown Resorts Limited well positioned to weather slow Crown Sydney start

Crown Resorts Limited enquiry hears from Jason O’Connor

Casinos Austria International bemoans first-half impact of coronavirus

Ainsworth to eliminate 107 positions: responds to AU$43 million COVID-19 related loss

Star Sydney fined for underage gambling issues

Australian casino operator retaining Suncity Group junket partnership

Second Australian COVID-19 wave sees The Star Sydney implement new operating procedures

The Star Entertainment Group Limited signals Queensland dedication

Crown Melbourne to remain closed for at least another six weeks

PalmerBet.com premieres new Bookie Bag sportsbetting innovation

The Star Sydney agrees new 20-year tax regime with EGM exclusivity

Nevada Gaming Income Down in March; First Drop in 8 Months

Kambi Signs Long-Term Agreement with Choctaw Nation for Sports Betting Solutions

Play’n GO Expands into Pennsylvania with PokerStars; Releases New Arthurian-Themed Slot

Victorian Government Developing New Legislation to Ensure Crown Melbourne Continues Transformation Efforts

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