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Australian government strips Norfolk Island of its licensing power

April 14, 2016

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

Norfolk Island has been stripped of its power to approve gaming licenses as well as renew existing ones by the Australian federal government. The decision comes shortly after it was discovered that an action by...

Malaysian gambler tries to use Australian law for protection against debt in Singapore with Resorts World Sentosa

Sadonna Price

April 11, 2016

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Singapore

Lim Soo Kok is a Malaysian gambler who has reportedly tried to use his ties in Australia to get out of a debt owed with Resorts World Sentosa, a gambling resort venue of Singapore. The gambler has assets in Aus...

Crown Barangaroo waits for final approval after following state department’s recommendations

Renee Kingsley

March 30, 2016

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

James Packer’s Crown Barangaroo has faced a number of setbacks that has resulted in an 18 month delay. While Crown Resorts has worked with the New South Wales (NSW) government to sort out most of the important ...

Crown Casino to host eSports tournament featuring Call Of Duty

Sadonna Price

March 23, 2016

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News

As eSports become more popular among gamblers, casinos are beginning to take advantage. Crown Casino of Melbourne has announced they will be hosting a tournament in the eSports genre based on the popular game C...

Govt. says Tasmania can handle four casinos; extra non-residential casino licenses

Kim M

March 18, 2016

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

The Tasmanian government says it can handle opening two more casinos, potentially bringing the number of casinos in the island state off Australia’s south coast to four. The deal would be a blow to the Feder...

Aquis creates Chinese partnership to finance Great Barrier Reef Resort

Sadonna Price

March 18, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino project updates

Tony Fung, a business tycoon of Hong Kong, has announced a new partnership with two development companies of China that seem to be willing to help finance the Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort. The Yorkeys Knob p...

Canberra Casino pokie proposal faces tough opposition

Sadonna Price

March 1, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Licenses

Canberra Casino is owned by Aquis Entertainment, a company based in Hong Kong, who would like to see the venue begin to offer pokie gaming (slots and video poker). Aquis would like to see the Australian Capital...

Crown Resorts announces Barangaroo casino could be delayed further

Sadonna Price

February 28, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino project updates

Crown Resorts is currently working on a new Barangaroo casino in Sydney which would offer a VIP-only experience. The venue has a $2 billion price tag and includes a six-star luxury hotel and the casino property...

Tasmania Government promises to confirm before Easter if gambling monopoly will continue in the state

Renee Kingsley

February 22, 2016

Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Licenses

The Wrest Point casino in the state of Tasmania is the oldest casino in Australia and also the only casino to legally operate in the state. Owned by the Federal Group, the casino has enjoyed a gambling monopoly...

Crown Resorts will go to court to fight new $362 million tax bill from Australian Tax Office

Renee Kingsley

February 18, 2016

Australia, Taxation, Nevada

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) caught billionaire James Packer’s Crown Resorts completely by surprise when it sent across an amended tax bill that hit them with $250 million in back taxes for the period betwee...

High-Rollers earn incredible wins at The Star Sydney

Sadonna Price

February 17, 2016

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance

During a six month time frame, The Star Casino in Sydney, Australia saw six VIP gamblers earn close to A$80 million, by playing baccarat and beating the house time after time. The high rollers would wager as mu...

Star Entertainment to build second tower at Gold Coast’s Jupiter Casino site

Renee Kingsley

February 15, 2016

Australia, Casino expansion projects, New Hotels, World Casino News, Oceania Casino News

Australia’s casino industry is growing at a rapid pace and a number of popular casino resorts are being forced to invest heavily to upgrade and expand their facilities in order to stay ahead of the competition....

Court to sentence Crown table dealer for paying out A$100,000 to mates who did not win

Renee Kingsley

February 10, 2016

Australia, Casino News, Casino Cheating, Money Laundering, Oceania Casino News, Racketeering, Crime

In October 2015, security at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia arrested a 20 year old table dealer and handed him over to the authorities at City West complex. The table dealer, who was a student at Melb...

Managing director says, Star booked full over Chinese New Year

Kim M

February 5, 2016

Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Oceania Casino News

Ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations, The Star Sydney Casino & Hotel overlooking Darling Harbour in Pyrmont, Sydney has been fully booked. One of the most important calendar events for the casino ind...

Australian authorities keeping close watch on Paul Phua’s activities in Melbourne

Renee Kingsley

February 1, 2016

Australia, Illegal Bookmaking, Sports betting, Asian Casino News, Malaysia

Malaysian poker player Paul Phua has a built a reputation for himself as a high stakes poker player but has also gained attention over the years for being a key player in the global match fixing business. Ph...

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Australian government strips Norfolk Island of its licensing power

Malaysian gambler tries to use Australian law for protection against debt in Singapore with Resorts World Sentosa

Crown Barangaroo waits for final approval after following state department’s recommendations

Crown Casino to host eSports tournament featuring Call Of Duty

Govt. says Tasmania can handle four casinos; extra non-residential casino licenses

Aquis creates Chinese partnership to finance Great Barrier Reef Resort

Canberra Casino pokie proposal faces tough opposition

Crown Resorts announces Barangaroo casino could be delayed further

Tasmania Government promises to confirm before Easter if gambling monopoly will continue in the state

Crown Resorts will go to court to fight new $362 million tax bill from Australian Tax Office

High-Rollers earn incredible wins at The Star Sydney

Star Entertainment to build second tower at Gold Coast’s Jupiter Casino site

Court to sentence Crown table dealer for paying out A$100,000 to mates who did not win

Managing director says, Star booked full over Chinese New Year

Australian authorities keeping close watch on Paul Phua’s activities in Melbourne

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