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Australian court finds “free bets” with wagering requirements deceptive

September 14, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) finds free bet bonuses with wagering restrictions related to online gambling deceptive at least at some gambling operators. In particular, after having ...

Sydney’s Star and Las Vegas casinos used to launder millions in criminal network police say

Kim M

September 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino News, World Casino News, Money Laundering, Conspiracy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

Five men believed to be part of a criminal network involving international drug trafficking and money laundering were arrested in the U.S. and Australia this week following a four-year joint criminal investigat...

TCGCC: Application from Tinian Dynasty “substantially complete”

Kim M

September 7, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Saipan, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan

Tinian Entertainment’s casino license application to operate the typhoon ravaged Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino in the Northern Mariana Islands is essentially complete, according to Tinian’s gaming commission....

With win under belt Asian beat goes on for Echo/Star Entertainment

Kim M

September 6, 2015

Casino Cruise Ships, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Australia, Casino News, World Casino News, Licenses, Oceania Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

New South Wales Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority has given the green light to Genting Hong Kong to increase its stake in Australian casino operator Echo Entertainment above 10 percent. According to lo...

Betfair used for money laundering according to media reports

Sadonna Price

September 3, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Money Laundering, Sports betting, Crime

In surprising sports betting news, it seems as though Betfair has been used by an individual to launder drug money. It has been reported by many media outlets that the top sports betting company has been used b...

Australian PM orders review of 2001 online gaming law

Kim M

September 2, 2015

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Mobile gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Licensing

A review of the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) by Social Services Minister Scott Morrison was ordered by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot on Tuesday, as reported by The Australian. Potentially leading ...

Echo Entertainment Group rebranding casino properties across Australia

TJ Gill

August 28, 2015

Australia, Casino News, Casino expansion projects

The Echo Entertainment Group Limited is continuing its massive rebrand of its casino holdings throughout Australia. The company will operate under The Star Entertainment Group and its remaining casinos will und...

Echo Entertainment hosts ceremony for new Jupiters Hotel and Casino

Alex Lanter

August 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, World Casino News, Oceania Casino News

Echo Entertainment held a ceremony to celebrate the construction of the new six-star hotel tower which is going to be added to the Jupiters Hotel and Casino complex. The construction of the hotel tower as well ...

Financial Counselling Australia calls out sports betting industry for targeting vulnerable bettors

Sadonna Price

August 18, 2015

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News

Just this week, it was reported that sports betting companies in Australia have been providing unsolicited credit to customers, creating an uncontrolled environment for betting. A report was issued by the Finan...

Billionaire James Packer’s Crown credit profile under pressure

D. Graham

August 18, 2015

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Macau, Nevada

Between the recent increase in cost to insure Crown Resort’s notes, rising net debt, widening spread of credit default swaps, significant profit decreases from Macau properties, and plans to spend billions more...

Fung Sr confident Cairns casino will happen

Kim M

August 17, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Australia, New Hotels, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

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It may be a “two birds with one stone’ scenario for Justin Fung if the Queensland government approves his proposal for an $8 billion resort casino in Cairns, and is granted a Gold Coast casino license for the b...

Local group opposes Gold Coast casino and cruise ship terminal plans

Kim M

August 15, 2015

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

A community alliance opposed to the development of a $2 billion integrated resort casino and cruise ship terminal on the Gold Coast are confident that the validity of their arguments will be enough to persuade ...

James Packer resigns as Crown Resorts Chairman, assumes Senior Executive directorship

D. Graham

August 13, 2015

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Macau, Spain, Nevada

Crown Resorts Limited, Australia, has announced that billionaire James Packer, Crown’s largest shareholder, has stepped down as Chairman. Mr. Packer will assume a more global, hands-on roll as senior executive ...

Echo Entertainment Group profit grows more than 50% thanks to Asian VIPs

Alex Lanter

August 12, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Economy/Finance, Oceania Casino News

Macau has witnessed a drop in VIP clientele that resulted in significant decline in revenue. However, the Macau struggle has proven to be an opportunity for Australian casinos to shine and take over Asian VIPs....

SkyCity Auckland main atrium to receive upgrade

Sadonna Price

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...

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Australian court finds “free bets” with wagering requirements deceptive

Sydney’s Star and Las Vegas casinos used to launder millions in criminal network police say

TCGCC: Application from Tinian Dynasty “substantially complete”

With win under belt Asian beat goes on for Echo/Star Entertainment

Betfair used for money laundering according to media reports

Australian PM orders review of 2001 online gaming law

Echo Entertainment Group rebranding casino properties across Australia

Echo Entertainment hosts ceremony for new Jupiters Hotel and Casino

Financial Counselling Australia calls out sports betting industry for targeting vulnerable bettors

Billionaire James Packer’s Crown credit profile under pressure

Fung Sr confident Cairns casino will happen

Local group opposes Gold Coast casino and cruise ship terminal plans

James Packer resigns as Crown Resorts Chairman, assumes Senior Executive directorship

Echo Entertainment Group profit grows more than 50% thanks to Asian VIPs

SkyCity Auckland main atrium to receive upgrade

NSW Extends $5,000 Cash Cap at Star Sydney Casino to 2027

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