James Packer bumps ownership in Crown Resorts to 53.1 percent Lars Jones AustraliaCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships November 11, 2015 0After a peak price of $18 per share in January 2014, James Packer scooped up 18 million shares in his...
New South Wales bans live betting adverts Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsOnline Gambling NewsSports bettingOceania Casino News November 10, 2015 0As regulators begin to look at ways to curb the proliferation of online sports betting, New South Wales (NSW) has...
Echo Entertainment Group Ltd to invest millions to upgrade two gambling properties Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino expansion projects November 8, 2015 0As much as AUD300 million will be spent by the Echo Entertainment Group Ltd, a casino operate in Australia, to...
Former William Hill Australia executive launches new bookmaker Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsSports betting November 4, 2015 0After working years in the sports betting industry of Australia, holding the position as the Chief Executive for William Hill...
Geelong waterfront proposal makes two in Victoria Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsLicensesOceania Casino News November 1, 2015 0A $1 billion private bid to build a second casino in Victoria, Australia on Geelong’s waterfront is being considered by...
William Hill wins battle in Australian “in-play betting” controversy Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaSports betting October 31, 2015 0William Hill has been fighting for some time over a controversial practice that involves taking wagers during live game play...
James Packer’s Crown Resorts puts down $100 million for stake in Nobu Renee Kingsley AustraliaCasino openingsCasino expansion projectsEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacauOceania Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships October 30, 2015 0Aussie billionaire James Packer and his Crown Resorts have been in the limelight for the last week as the Melco...
Slots might get honest in Australia Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsOceania Casino NewsFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 26, 2015 0Based on claims that video poker machines, or pokies, are designed to be addictive and deceive users, legal action against...
Adelaide casino to lose general manager after sudden resignation D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsOceania Casino News October 23, 2015 0Aaron Morrison, General Manager of SkyCity’s Adelaide Casino, announced his resignation through the Australian Stock Exchange. He spoke of the...
SA online gambling regulations overhaul proposed Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustraliaWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsOnline Gambling NewsOceania Casino News October 22, 2015 0Online gambling operators in South Australia may no longer be able to offer unsolicited credits to their customers there. Regulatory...
Barangaroo Casino plans smaller than expected by Crown Resorts Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino project updatesOceania Casino News October 22, 2015 0After gaining permission to create a casino at Barangaroo in NSW, South Australia, Crown Resorts has now proposed a much smaller casino...
Top architects apprehensive about Brisbane casino project Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesLicensesOceania Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships October 20, 2015 0After Echo Entertainment was chosen over competitor James Packer’s Queens Wharf Greenland Crown project to redevelop the Brisbane Queen’s Wharf...
Community clubs want no new pokies for locals at Canberra Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino expansion projects October 20, 2015 0Aquis Entertainment, a group based in Hong Kong, purchased the Australian Canberra Casino in September, planning on revamping the property with...
Six-star 90 story hotel tower proposed for Crown Melbourne Southbank Casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaWorld Casino NewsNew HotelsOceania Casino News October 19, 2015 0If approved, a six-star luxury hotel tower will be added to James Packer’s Crown Melbourne Southbank casino precinct. The hotel...
Shire of Broome investigating second Western Australia casino possibility Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry News October 17, 2015 0One of the four local government areas in the Kimberly region, the Shire of Broome has engaged the services of...