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Aquis creates Chinese partnership to finance Great Barrier Reef Resort

March 18, 2016

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, 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

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, 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, Crime, Racketeering

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...

Tour dates announced for 2017 Aussie Millions Poker Championships

Sadonna Price

January 30, 2016

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, The Players Lounge

The 2017 Aussie Millions Poker Championships are now scheduled, with event organizers announcing tour dates. PokerStars has partnered with the Aussie Millions for the Main Event once again and over 20 gold ring...

SkyCity casino gets approval from Adelaide commission to proceed with $300 million expansion plans

Renee Kingsley

January 21, 2016

Casino proposals, Australia, Casino expansion projects, Employment & Careers, Oceania Casino News

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The SkyCity Entertainment Group had earlier submitted plans to revamp and upgrade its Adelaide casino but there remained a lot of speculation as to whether the plans would get approval considering the fact that...

Local clubs still fighting to block Casino Canberra from offering pokie gaming

Sadonna Price

January 21, 2016

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

In continued efforts to stop Casino Canberra from offering poker machines, ClubsACT has taken their fight online. Pokies, or poker machines are known as slots on other continents. The group is currently taking ...

High roller Di Miao accused of leading double life as cat burglar

Kim M

January 10, 2016

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

A casino high roller, who despite being unemployed for at least a decade spent millions of dollars at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, in the Australian state of Victoria, is being accused by authorities of lead...

Star Entertainment proposes 200 meter hotel tower in Sydney to compete with Packer’s Barangaroo Casino Resort

Renee Kingsley

January 4, 2016

Australia, China, Casino expansion projects, Asian Casino News, Oceania Casino News

The fierce competition between Star Entertainment and Crown Resorts, two of the biggest casino operators in Australia, is working out very well for New South Wales. Star Entertainment has enjoyed an exclusive c...

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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

Tour dates announced for 2017 Aussie Millions Poker Championships

SkyCity casino gets approval from Adelaide commission to proceed with $300 million expansion plans

Local clubs still fighting to block Casino Canberra from offering pokie gaming

High roller Di Miao accused of leading double life as cat burglar

Star Entertainment proposes 200 meter hotel tower in Sydney to compete with Packer’s Barangaroo Casino Resort

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