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

July 25, 2016

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino expansion projects, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

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...

The Star Sydney Appoints Chief Operating Officer of Gaming

Sadonna Price

July 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Employment & Careers

After working with The Star Sydney since 2011, Damian Quayle has now been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Quayle began his career within the venue five years ago with vast experience in...

Human Services Minister responds to gambling control plan in Australia

Kim M

July 18, 2016

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

Calls for new and heightened controls on gambling advertising and on pokies across Australia by crossbenchers, Senator Nick Xenophon and Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie, have been pushed back by Human Se...

Council to seek answers ahead of New South Wales greyhound racing ban

Adam Morgan

July 18, 2016

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

In Australia, Richmond Valley Council will consider a motion tomorrow asking the government for New South Wales to consider the impacts a coming ban on greyhound racing will have on those that participate in an...

Australian independents call for greater gambling regulation

Adam Morgan

July 16, 2016

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

In Australia, a pair of independent federal politicians has called on the government to ban gambling advertisements during sports broadcasts and institute a $1 maximum bet for players enjoying the nation’s slot...

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

Renee Kingsley

July 8, 2016

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

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...

PAC approves $2b casino at Barangaroo; Crown Casino, Sydney set for final approval

Kim M

June 28, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino project updates

After 18 months’ worth of delays due to a number of setbacks, James Packer’s $2 billion Crown Barangaroo is on the way to being Sydney, Australia's second casino as it received final approval from the NSW Plann...

ACT Clubs launch campaign against pokies in Canberra Casino

Renee Kingsley

June 28, 2016

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

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government’s decision to award Hong Kong based Acquis Entertainment 200 pokie licenses for their Canberra casino has not gone down well with the clubs in Canberra as prior...

South Australia to institute 15% betting tax

Adam Morgan

June 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Taxation, Taxes

The next budget for the Australian state of South Australia is set to include a provision that will look to harvest up to $6.85 million a year by instituting a new 15% tax on all wagers. According to a repor...

Western Australia urged to launch High Court action

Adam Morgan

June 23, 2016

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

In Australia, a federal Member Of Parliament (MP) has called on Western Australia to launch a High Court challenge designed to force states that earn billions of dollars from gambling taxes to hand back more mo...

Crown Resorts placed on Rating Watch Negative

Adam Morgan

June 20, 2016

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

Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has been placed on Rating Watch Negative by credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings after it announced plans to de-merger some of its international assets. Melbourne-base...

Aquis Entertainment Ltd’s $307M Canberra casino moves forward

Kim M

June 20, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Australia, Casino project updates

After having met stage one requirements of investment proposal guidelines, Aquis Entertainment Ltd (ASX:AQS) can now submit a case to the ACT Government for its $307 million redevelopment plan for the Canberra ...

Crown Resorts to cleave Australian and overseas companies

Martin Chua

June 15, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Economy/Finance, Macau, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Crown Resorts Ltd announced in a filing with the Australian Securities Exchange Wednesday that they plan to separate most of their non-Australian located businesses from their domestics. They will also explore ...

ACT Government continues to favour Canberra Casino by approving multi-terminal table games

Renee Kingsley

June 15, 2016

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

The ACT Government has received a lot of criticism from Canberra Clubs after it decided to approve Hong Kong based Acquis Entertainment’s request to grant 200 pokie licenses for the Canberra Casino. The governm...

Ainsworth shareholders to vote on Novomatic proposal

Adam Morgan

June 13, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Australian gaming machine manufacturer Ainsworth Game Technology has announced that its next general meeting will include a vote on the proposed $473.3 million deal to sell a controlling stake of its shares to ...

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

The Star Sydney Appoints Chief Operating Officer of Gaming

Council to seek answers ahead of New South Wales greyhound racing ban

Australian independents call for greater gambling regulation

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

PAC approves $2b casino at Barangaroo; Crown Casino, Sydney set for final approval

ACT Clubs launch campaign against pokies in Canberra Casino

Western Australia urged to launch High Court action

Crown Resorts placed on Rating Watch Negative

Aquis Entertainment Ltd’s $307M Canberra casino moves forward

Crown Resorts to cleave Australian and overseas companies

ACT Government continues to favour Canberra Casino by approving multi-terminal table games

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