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

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

Kim M

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...

Australian bookmaker hails the post-coronavirus return of domestic sports

Adam Morgan

May 27, 2020

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Australian online bookmaker PointsBet Holdings Proprietary Limited has reportedly welcomed news that two of its home nation’s most popular sporting leagues are set to resume action before the end of this year’s...

Lightning Box Games soars high with new Eagle Sun video slot

Adam Morgan

May 19, 2020

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A little over a month after launching its Blown Away video slot and specialist third-party online casino games developer Lightning Box Games has now returned to announce the premiere of its new five-reel and 40...

Lightning Box to supply its content with BCLC

Kim M

May 8, 2020

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News

In a move that extends its global reach, Australian third party slot content designer, Lightning Box, will now be able to supply its content to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). The Sydney-bas...

SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited restarts pair of renovation projects

Adam Morgan

May 1, 2020

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In New Zealand and local casino operator SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited has announced the resumption of a number of projects aimed at redeveloping its venues for the cities of Auckland and Hamilton. The...

Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited abandons Australian pursuit

Adam Morgan

April 29, 2020

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Asian casino operator, Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited, has reportedly sold its entire stake in counterpart Crown Resorts Limited to a subordinate of American private equity firm The Blackstone Group In...

Aristocrat Leisure Limited announces coronavirus-related lay-offs

Adam Morgan

April 27, 2020

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Australian gaming machine innovator Aristocrat Leisure Limited has reportedly blamed ‘softer demand’ due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic for its decision to furlough approximately one-quarter of its global ...

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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

Australian bookmaker hails the post-coronavirus return of domestic sports

Lightning Box Games soars high with new Eagle Sun video slot

Lightning Box to supply its content with BCLC

SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited restarts pair of renovation projects

Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited abandons Australian pursuit

Aristocrat Leisure Limited announces coronavirus-related lay-offs

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