Canberra Casino owner wants to spend $330 million on makeover Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino expansion projects September 16, 2015 0Aquis, the owner of the Canberra Casino, would like to take $330 million and conduct a major makeover of the...
Australian court finds “free bets” with wagering requirements deceptive Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustralia September 14, 2015 0The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) finds free bet bonuses with wagering restrictions related to online gambling deceptive at...
Sydney’s Star and Las Vegas casinos used to launder millions in criminal network police say Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsMoney LaunderingConspiracyFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNevada September 13, 2015 0Five men believed to be part of a criminal network involving international drug trafficking and money laundering were arrested in...
With win under belt Asian beat goes on for Echo/Star Entertainment Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino NewsCasino Cruise ShipsWorld Casino NewsLicensesOceania Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships September 6, 2015 0New South Wales Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority has given the green light to Genting Hong Kong to increase its...
Betfair used for money laundering according to media reports Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaMoney LaunderingSports bettingCrime September 3, 2015 0In surprising sports betting news, it seems as though Betfair has been used by an individual to launder drug money....
Australian PM orders review of 2001 online gaming law Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaWorld Casino NewsOnline gambling regulationMobile gamingOnline Gambling NewsSports bettingLicensing September 2, 2015 0A review of the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) by Social Services Minister Scott Morrison was ordered by Australian Prime...
Echo Entertainment Group rebranding casino properties across Australia TJ Gill AustraliaCasino NewsCasino expansion projects August 28, 2015 0The Echo Entertainment Group Limited is continuing its massive rebrand of its casino holdings throughout Australia. The company will operate...
Echo Entertainment hosts ceremony for new Jupiters Hotel and Casino Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaWorld Casino NewsOceania Casino News August 18, 2015 0Echo Entertainment held a ceremony to celebrate the construction of the new six-star hotel tower which is going to be...
Financial Counselling Australia calls out sports betting industry for targeting vulnerable bettors Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustralia August 18, 2015 0Just this week, it was reported that sports betting companies in Australia have been providing unsolicited credit to customers, creating...
Billionaire James Packer’s Crown credit profile under pressure D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceMacauNevada August 18, 2015 0Between the recent increase in cost to insure Crown Resort’s notes, rising net debt, widening spread of credit default swaps,...
Fung Sr confident Cairns casino will happen Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino NewsNew HotelsLicensesMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships August 17, 2015 1It may be a “two birds with one stone’ scenario for Justin Fung if the Queensland government approves his proposal...
Local group opposes Gold Coast casino and cruise ship terminal plans Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino project updates August 15, 2015 0A community alliance opposed to the development of a $2 billion integrated resort casino and cruise ship terminal on the...
James Packer resigns as Crown Resorts Chairman, assumes Senior Executive directorship D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesMacauSpainNevada August 13, 2015 0Crown Resorts Limited, Australia, has announced that billionaire James Packer, Crown’s largest shareholder, has stepped down as Chairman. Mr. Packer...
Echo Entertainment Group profit grows more than 50% thanks to Asian VIPs Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaEconomy/FinanceOceania Casino News August 12, 2015 0Macau has witnessed a drop in VIP clientele that resulted in significant decline in revenue. However, the Macau struggle has...
Great Keppel Island Resort denied casino licensing Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaWorld Casino NewsNew ZealandPokerLicenses August 7, 2015 0“Disappointing” was the sentiment from Ms. Lauga, a central Queensland parliament member, after her second attempt to have a casino...