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SkyCity Auckland main atrium to receive upgrade

August 10, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, New Zealand

The Auckland property of SkyCity Entertainment is set to receive a new upgrade to the main atrium, which will have a price tag of AUD$24 million. The new improvements will include cosmetic changes of the interi...

Great Keppel Island Resort denied casino licensing

K Morrison

August 7, 2015

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, World Casino News, New Zealand, Poker, Licenses

“Disappointing” was the sentiment from Ms. Lauga, a central Queensland parliament member, after her second attempt to have a casino license approved for the redeveloped Great Keppel resort was denied. Withou...

Downy resigns NSW liberal party presidency for Star Casino position

Sadonna Price

August 4, 2015

Australia, Casino News, Employment & Careers

Almost three years after taking the position as the NSW Liberal Party President, Chris Downy has now resigned. Downy will now be taking a position as a senior executive within the Star, located on Pyrmont in Sy...

Sea World’s new neighbor to be Gold Coast casino

Sam Mitchell

August 4, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino project updates

Today on the 4th August 2015, it was reported that ASF will be building a new casino on the Gold Coast and it will be next to Sea World. Earlier this year a proposal was made by ASF to develop a casino resor...

Echo Entertainment seeking to add an additional 1,000 Pokies to new Brisbane casino

Renee Kingsley

August 4, 2015

Casino proposals, Australia, Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Oceania Casino News

Echo Entertainment edged out James Packer’s Crown Resorts in July 2015 to win a huge contract that would allow the company to build mega-casino resort in Brisbane, Australia. This mega-casino project that will ...

Tasmania to consider MONA bid for casino

Sadonna Price

July 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Tazmania

The Museum of Old and New Art, also known as MONA and the Federal Group have recently sent in proposals to the State Government in the hopes of adding a casino on-site at the museum. Government officials have n...

After “soft opening”, Saipan’s lottery commission gives go-ahead for live gaming

D. Graham

July 28, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino openings, New Hotels, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Saipan, Asian Casino News, Oceania Casino News, Saipan

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’ (CNMI) Lottery Commission has given Grand Mariana Casino & Hotel Resort’s parent company, Hong Kong-listed Imperial Pacific Holdings Ltd., permission to go ...

Echo Entertainment to maintain Heritage buildings with Brisbane Casino Project

Sam Mitchell

July 27, 2015

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, Casino project updates

On July 26th 2015, Geoff Hogg, the Managing Director of Echo Entertainment, stated that now they have been awarded the Brisbane casino license they are aiming to keep and re-purpose the heritage buildings when ...

Problem gamblers in S. Australia offered special program

Sam Mitchell

July 22, 2015

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Crime

On the 20th July 2015, it was announced in Adelaide that problem gamblers in South Australia will be receiving help through a special program. The Department for Communities and Social Inclusion’s Office for...

Echo shares skyrocket; Brisbane Resort to help company remain competitive

Sam Mitchell

July 21, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino openings

Today, on July 21st 2015, it was reported that the shares of Echo Entertainment Group Ltd. grew to a new record and they were able to fight off the competition of Crown Resorts Ltd. The stock grew to AUD$5.0...

Echo edges out Crown Greenland for new Brisbane mega casino

Lars Jones

July 20, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Australia, Licenses

Local gaming operator Echo Entertainment Group has been awarded a license to build a mega-casino in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, beating competitor James Packer's Queens Wharf Greenland Crown project. Echo...

Ladbrokes removes Quickcall feature after legal issues surface

Sadonna Price

July 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Sports betting

It was just a short time ago that Ladbrokes, a top bookmaker based in the United Kingdom, decided to offer a new featured titled Quickcall in Australia. The new service allowed in-play betting to take place via...

Pokies betting limit testing in full swing

Sam Mitchell

July 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino News, Gaming Industry News

On Sunday, July 12, 2015 an update on the Melbourne Pokies Pilot Program stated 100 volunteer players are starting to use pokie machines with a set betting limit. The trial is looking for glitches in the softwa...

No public input solicited on SkyCity Convention Centre

Sam Mitchell

July 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Zealand

The independent commissioners have decided that the resource consent application will continue without input from the public in regards to the New Zealand International Convention Centre. The commissioners t...

Final applications tendered; Crown Resorts or Echo Entertainment for Brisbane casino?

Lars Jones

July 12, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino project updates, Licenses

Leading up to the final moment, lobbyists for James Packer's Crown Resorts and Echo Entertainment have kept the pressure on the Queensland government which allowed both teams to jiggle-in final tweaks and enhan...

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SkyCity Auckland main atrium to receive upgrade

Great Keppel Island Resort denied casino licensing

Downy resigns NSW liberal party presidency for Star Casino position

Sea World’s new neighbor to be Gold Coast casino

Echo Entertainment seeking to add an additional 1,000 Pokies to new Brisbane casino

Tasmania to consider MONA bid for casino

After “soft opening”, Saipan’s lottery commission gives go-ahead for live gaming

Echo Entertainment to maintain Heritage buildings with Brisbane Casino Project

Echo shares skyrocket; Brisbane Resort to help company remain competitive

Echo edges out Crown Greenland for new Brisbane mega casino

Ladbrokes removes Quickcall feature after legal issues surface

Pokies betting limit testing in full swing

No public input solicited on SkyCity Convention Centre

Final applications tendered; Crown Resorts or Echo Entertainment for Brisbane casino?

IGA’s President Stevens Calls On Biden Administration to Appoint Someone to Take Over as NIGC’s Chair

The Star Sydney Faces Charges Over Alleged Forgery of Welfare Checks Amid Second Investigation Into License Suitability

Jake’s 58 Breaking Ground for $210 Million Expansion Project in Islandia; New York to Suspend Property Taxes to Village Residents

Relax Gaming Appoints New CEO Martin Stålros After Partnership with Hungarian Company

Virginia to Issue Fifth Casino License, Five Companies Proceed with Their Proposals