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Chow Tai Fook relying heavily on China’s VIP network to raise funds for $3 billion Brisbane consortium

October 13, 2015

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Echo Entertainment and James Packer’s Crown Resorts battled it out to secure rights to construct a $3 billion mega-casino resort at Queen's Wharf, Brisbane. The Queensland government eventually decided that Ech...

Report reveals 153 problem gambling-related crimes in SA sports clubs in three months

Kim M

October 12, 2015

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

According to a ClubSafe report, between April and July this year over 150 problem gambling –related cases were reported in South Australia. ClubSafe is an independent not-for-profit company whose objective i...

Sports bet advertising in Australia under scrutiny

Lars Jones

October 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Sports betting, Indepth / Featured Articles, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Sports betting companies are competing for the Australian betting dollar, which by some estimates surpassed $20 billion last year. Prime time television commercials, social media buys, website pop-ups, and radi...

PokerStars merges ANZPT and APPT in consolidation move

Sadonna Price

September 22, 2015

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

The Amaya Group, the parent company of PokerStars, has decided to merge two of their powerhouse poker tours into one, creating a force to be reckoned with in the poker industry for both Australia and Asia. The ...

Queensland treasurer confirms progress of Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort

Renee Kingsley

September 22, 2015

Casino proposals, Australia, Hong Kong, Asian Casino News, Oceania Casino News

Hong Kong business tycoon and billionaire Tony Fung Wing Cheung had earlier committed to investing significantly into Australia as he believed the casino industry down under had enormous potential. Fung had com...

Canberra Casino owner wants to spend $330 million on makeover

Sadonna Price

September 16, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Australia, Casino expansion projects

Aquis, the owner of the Canberra Casino, would like to take $330 million and conduct a major makeover of the gaming property. Included in the changes would be new retail facilities, entertainment areas and worl...

Australian court finds “free bets” with wagering requirements deceptive

Alex Lanter

September 14, 2015

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

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) finds free bet bonuses with wagering restrictions related to online gambling deceptive at least at some gambling operators. In particular, after having ...

Sydney’s Star and Las Vegas casinos used to launder millions in criminal network police say

Kim M

September 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino News, World Casino News, Money Laundering, Conspiracy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

Five men believed to be part of a criminal network involving international drug trafficking and money laundering were arrested in the U.S. and Australia this week following a four-year joint criminal investigat...

With win under belt Asian beat goes on for Echo/Star Entertainment

Kim M

September 6, 2015

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New South Wales Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority has given the green light to Genting Hong Kong to increase its stake in Australian casino operator Echo Entertainment above 10 percent. According to lo...

Betfair used for money laundering according to media reports

Sadonna Price

September 3, 2015

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Money Laundering, Sports betting, Crime

In surprising sports betting news, it seems as though Betfair has been used by an individual to launder drug money. It has been reported by many media outlets that the top sports betting company has been used b...

Australian PM orders review of 2001 online gaming law

Kim M

September 2, 2015

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Mobile gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Licensing

A review of the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) by Social Services Minister Scott Morrison was ordered by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot on Tuesday, as reported by The Australian. Potentially leading ...

Echo Entertainment Group rebranding casino properties across Australia

TJ Gill

August 28, 2015

Australia, Casino News, Casino expansion projects

The Echo Entertainment Group Limited is continuing its massive rebrand of its casino holdings throughout Australia. The company will operate under The Star Entertainment Group and its remaining casinos will und...

Echo Entertainment hosts ceremony for new Jupiters Hotel and Casino

Alex Lanter

August 18, 2015

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

Echo Entertainment held a ceremony to celebrate the construction of the new six-star hotel tower which is going to be added to the Jupiters Hotel and Casino complex. The construction of the hotel tower as well ...

Financial Counselling Australia calls out sports betting industry for targeting vulnerable bettors

Sadonna Price

August 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia

Just this week, it was reported that sports betting companies in Australia have been providing unsolicited credit to customers, creating an uncontrolled environment for betting. A report was issued by the Finan...

Billionaire James Packer’s Crown credit profile under pressure

D. Graham

August 18, 2015

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Macau, Nevada

Between the recent increase in cost to insure Crown Resort’s notes, rising net debt, widening spread of credit default swaps, significant profit decreases from Macau properties, and plans to spend billions more...

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Chow Tai Fook relying heavily on China’s VIP network to raise funds for $3 billion Brisbane consortium

Report reveals 153 problem gambling-related crimes in SA sports clubs in three months

Sports bet advertising in Australia under scrutiny

PokerStars merges ANZPT and APPT in consolidation move

Queensland treasurer confirms progress of Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort

Canberra Casino owner wants to spend $330 million on makeover

Australian court finds “free bets” with wagering requirements deceptive

Sydney’s Star and Las Vegas casinos used to launder millions in criminal network police say

With win under belt Asian beat goes on for Echo/Star Entertainment

Betfair used for money laundering according to media reports

Australian PM orders review of 2001 online gaming law

Echo Entertainment Group rebranding casino properties across Australia

Echo Entertainment hosts ceremony for new Jupiters Hotel and Casino

Financial Counselling Australia calls out sports betting industry for targeting vulnerable bettors

Billionaire James Packer’s Crown credit profile under pressure

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