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Second casino license call for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

July 14, 2021

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In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and a pair of senators have reportedly launched official legislation that could see the remote American territory offer up a second casino license. Accordi...

Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited told to begin selling off its assets

Adam Morgan

July 12, 2021

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In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and a federal court has reportedly ordered beleaguered casino operator Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited to sell off some of its assets so as to...

Scientific Games Corporation said to be considering Australian float

Adam Morgan

July 9, 2021

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

American land-based and iGaming behemoth Scientific Games Corporation has reportedly started discussions regarding the advantages of floating its global lottery business on the Australian Securities Exchange. ...

Victoria casino regulator hit by parliamentary criticism for a dearth of inspectors

Adam Morgan

July 7, 2021

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In the southern Australian state of Victoria and a parliamentary committee has reportedly been told that the last three years have seen the number of official gaming inspectors employed by the jurisdiction decl...

Pessimistic annual earnings prediction from Crown Resorts Limited

Adam Morgan

July 5, 2021

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In Australia and casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has announced that it expects to record a loss for the twelve months to the end of last June of up to $188 million to take its historical net debt to as hi...

Trio of Queensland casinos closed owing to coronavirus lockdown

Adam Morgan

June 29, 2021

Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino closures, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance

In the northeastern Australian state of Queensland and a trio of casinos have reportedly been forced to suspend operations for three days owing to a local outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a...

Continuing troubles for shuttered Imperial Palace Saipan

Adam Morgan

June 23, 2021

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The gaming regulator for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands has reportedly cut its workforce by over half owing to the lengthy closure of the American territory’s Imperial Palace Saipan property. ...

Australia regulator chooses Engine Australia to create and operate National Self-Exclusion Register

Sadonna Price

June 23, 2021

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The first national register for self-exclusion in Australia is taking shape, as Engine Australia (Engine) has been chosen to develop and run the project. The company was chosen by the Australian Communications ...

Racing Victoria unveils upcoming horseracing prize money boost

Adam Morgan

June 21, 2021

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The governing body for thoroughbred horseracing in the southern Australian state of Victoria has reportedly announced the addition of just over $12 million to the prize money pots for next season’s racing calen...

Oaktree Capital Management LP improves its offer for Crown Resorts Limited shares

Adam Morgan

June 15, 2021

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American investment equity giant Oaktree Capital Management LP has reportedly slightly improved its earlier offer for the 37% shareholding in Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited. According to se...

Papua New Guinea begins search for operator of its first ever casino resort

Adam Morgan

June 8, 2021

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In the Australasian nation of Papua New Guinea and officials are reportedly set to conduct a search in hopes of finding an international firm to run an envisioned $43 million casino resort being planned for the...

Australian financial crime watchdog expands anti-money laundering probe

Adam Morgan

June 7, 2021

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

A few weeks after launching an investigation into Crown Resorts Limited and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AusTRAC) regulator has now reportedly announced that it is widening this probe...

Crown Resorts Limited makes last-minute responsible gambling pledge

Adam Morgan

June 1, 2021

Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Australia and casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly told the royal commission investigating its license suitability in the state of Victoria that it will be extensively overhauling its respons...

Matthew Tripp enters the race to buy Tabcorp Holdings Limited assets

Adam Morgan

May 28, 2021

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Australia and antipodean iGaming pioneer Matthew Tripp (pictured) has reportedly become the third party to make an official play for the wagering and media business of local bookmaker Tabcorp Holdings Limite...

Crown Resorts Limited facing money laundering probe in Victoria

Adam Morgan

May 25, 2021

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In the southern Australian state of Victoria and the royal commission investigating the license suitability of casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly heard damning evidence regarding the firm’s st...

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Second casino license call for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited told to begin selling off its assets

Scientific Games Corporation said to be considering Australian float

Victoria casino regulator hit by parliamentary criticism for a dearth of inspectors

Trio of Queensland casinos closed owing to coronavirus lockdown

Continuing troubles for shuttered Imperial Palace Saipan

Australia regulator chooses Engine Australia to create and operate National Self-Exclusion Register

Racing Victoria unveils upcoming horseracing prize money boost

Oaktree Capital Management LP improves its offer for Crown Resorts Limited shares

Papua New Guinea begins search for operator of its first ever casino resort

Australian financial crime watchdog expands anti-money laundering probe

Crown Resorts Limited makes last-minute responsible gambling pledge

Matthew Tripp enters the race to buy Tabcorp Holdings Limited assets

Crown Resorts Limited facing money laundering probe in Victoria

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