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Australian watchdog bans access to the online casino at ThePokies.net

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In Australia and the nation’s media and communications watchdog has reportedly ordered local Internet service providers to ban their customers from accessing the online casino at ThePokies.net. According to ...

Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited inks potential Saipan settlement

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In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and beleaguered casino operator Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited has reportedly reached a deal that could see it retain the license to run its ...

Second Australian probe launched into The Star Entertainment Group Limited

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In Australia and local casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited is reportedly set to be investigated by officials in Queensland over allegations that it may have been complicit in multiple instances...

Tabcorp Holdings Limited premieres ‘fair play’ tax campaign in Australia

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Australia, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, Taxes, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
In Australia and bookmaker Tabcorp Holdings Limited has reportedly partnered with the Australian Hotels Association to launch a campaign calling on the nation’s states and territories to level the playing field...

Victoria and New South Wales approval for Crown Resorts Limited sale

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Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Money Laundering, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
In Australia and the move by American private equity management firm The Blackstone Group Incorporated to purchase Crown Resorts Limited has taken another step towards reality after being approved by gaming reg...

Tabcorp Holdings Limited agrees Queensland tax settlement

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Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Taxation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
Only a few days after completing the demerger of its lottery and keno business and Australian bookmaker Tabcorp Holdings Limited has announced the settlement of litigation with the state of Queensland that is t...

The Star Entertainment Group Limited license suitability probe concluding

Adam Morgan
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In Australia and closing arguments have reportedly begun as part of the public inquiry into The Star Entertainment Group Limited with critics continuing to contend that the firm should be deemed unfit to hold a...

Crown Resorts Limited hit with $57.5 million Victoria fine

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In Australia and local casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly been ordered to pay a just shy of $57.5 million fine after being found guilty of running a scheme that allowed high-value punters to i...

The Star Entertainment Group Limited suspends customer rebate program

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In Australia and casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly suspended a customer rebate program amid concerns that the scheme could potentially breach local rules to prevent money laund...