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Australia plans to regulate Bitcoin under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance laws

August 10, 2016

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Bitcoin accepting properties, Oceania Casino News

According to a report published by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac), electronic, online and new payment methods were posing “an emerging terrorism financing risk.” Therefore, the...

Wage offer rejected by Crown Melbourne staff; protest scheduled for Friday

Kim M

August 8, 2016

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Labor Relations

More than 5,500 workers at Crown Melbourne, including, hospitality staff, gaming staff, cleaners and security guards, rejected management’s 2.75 percent pay raise offer last week and are preparing for a large-s...

Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort developer happy to comply in new investigation

Adam Morgan

August 8, 2016

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates

In Australia, the developer behind the stalled Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort project has revealed that he is happy to comply with a renewed investigation into his business affairs despite dropping out of a pr...

Crown Resort’s $2 billion Barangaroo casino project faces legal challenge from local community group

Renee Kingsley

August 3, 2016

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

Just when Crown Resorts thought that it had cleared all major hurdles involved in the construction of its $2 billion Barangaroo casino in New South Wales (NSW) Australia, a local community group called Millers ...

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

Renee Kingsley

July 25, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, 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

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

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, 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

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, 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...

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Australia plans to regulate Bitcoin under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance laws

Wage offer rejected by Crown Melbourne staff; protest scheduled for Friday

Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort developer happy to comply in new investigation

Crown Resort’s $2 billion Barangaroo casino project faces legal challenge from local community group

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

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