Echo Entertainment target Australia’s Chinese visitors Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaGaming Industry NewsOnline Gambling News October 13, 2015 0Australia’s casino bosses are predicting that tourism could be the next gold rush. Mineral extraction – not only gold –...
Chow Tai Fook relying heavily on China’s VIP network to raise funds for $3 billion Brisbane consortium Renee Kingsley AustraliaCasino openingsChinaHong KongEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino News October 13, 2015 0Echo Entertainment and James Packer’s Crown Resorts battled it out to secure rights to construct a $3 billion mega-casino resort at...
Report reveals 153 problem gambling-related crimes in SA sports clubs in three months Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry News October 12, 2015 0According to a ClubSafe report, between April and July this year over 150 problem gambling –related cases were reported in...
Sports bet advertising in Australia under scrutiny Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustraliaSports bettingIndepth / Featured ArticlesFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 11, 2015 0Sports betting companies are competing for the Australian betting dollar, which by some estimates surpassed $20 billion last year. Prime...
PokerStars merges ANZPT and APPT in consolidation move Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaAsian Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships September 22, 2015 0The Amaya Group, the parent company of PokerStars, has decided to merge two of their powerhouse poker tours into one,...
Queensland treasurer confirms progress of Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort Renee Kingsley Casino proposalsAustraliaHong KongAsian Casino NewsOceania Casino News September 22, 2015 0Hong Kong business tycoon and billionaire Tony Fung Wing Cheung had earlier committed to investing significantly into Australia as he...
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...