Mon, Jun 17, 9:36pm by Staff Writer
Sydney City Council has labeled plans by Crown Casino to increase the number of apartments at its Barangaroo site on Sydney’s foreshore as “outrageous”. The...
Mon, Jun 17, 9:25pm by Staff Writer
Marina Bay Sands, one of Singapore’s two casino resorts, has dropped a S$10 million lawsuit against an Australian high roller who failed to pay a gambling debt he...
Mon, Jun 17, 9:18pm by Staff Writer
Layoffs at MGM Resorts International may help – not hurt – the operator captures one of three coveted gaming licences up for grabs in Japan, company officials...
Sat, Jun 15, 11:41am by Staff Writer
The global casino gaming equipment market was valued at US$5 billion in 2015, growing at a rate of 5.20 per cent during 2017-2026. A recent report on Global Casino...
Sat, Jun 15, 11:32am by Staff Writer
Massachusetts gambling regulators have given Wynn Resorts key approvals for opening its near $3 billion Boston-area casino. The Washington Post reports that the...
Sat, Jun 15, 10:30am by Staff Writer
The number of casino licences issued in Cambodia continues to soar, with the Ministry of Finance revealing another 13 licences had been issued during the first four...
Thu, Jun 13, 2:20pm by Staff Writer
The online gambling industry stands at a crossroads according to Tech Guide. After 10 years of unprecedented growth, the idea of sustaining double digit percentage...
Thu, Jun 13, 2:15pm by Staff Writer
Construction of Grand Lisboa Palace, the first Cotai resort for Macau casino operator SJM Holdings Ltd will be completed this year, as the firm had flagged, but the...
Thu, Jun 13, 2:03pm by Staff Writer
Australian-based Donaco International has a new man at the top steering the ship. The company’s board has announced that Paul Arbuckle has been selected as the new...
Wed, Jun 12, 12:47pm by Staff Writer
The Star Entertainment group will cut 400 jobs within days after announcing its VIP spend at its casinos – including its flagship Sydney casino – is plummeting....
Wed, Jun 12, 12:42pm by Staff Writer
James Packer’s decision to offload a chunk of his Crown Resorts holdings to billionaire Lawrence Ho is increasingly looking like a canny move, The Sydney Morning...
Wed, Jun 12, 12:36pm by Staff Writer
With the Star Entertainment Group set to shed 400 jobs from its three casinos, its head Matt Bekier is suggesting that investors should “think twice” before...
Tue, Jun 11, 7:35pm by Staff Writer
Macau is changing and with its unprecedented mass gaming recovery likely unfolding over the rest of this year, the casino capital’s transformation from VIP gaming...
Tue, Jun 11, 2:38pm by Staff Writer
Avid gamers of Grand Theft Auto will notice some changes have been made to the game, more than six years after it was created. If you head down to the casino in the...
Tue, Jun 11, 2:24pm by Staff Writer
A Perth man has snagged more than $3.6 million dollars from the state’s only casino last Saturday night. A royal flush on a $15 buy-in poker table trumps the...
Mon, Jun 10, 9:40am by Staff Writer
Switzerland has officially issued its first online gambling licences to four local casino operators and their online technology partners. Calvin Ayre reports that...
Mon, Jun 10, 9:23am by Staff Writer
Online lottery company Lottoland has launched legal action against the federal government after an investigation found the company has violated gambling laws by...
Mon, Jun 10, 9:19am by Staff Writer
The World Poker Tour is heading to Australia for the first time ever with the inaugural World Poker Tour Australia festival to be held at The Star Gold Coast later...
Fri, Jun 7, 9:05am by Staff Writer
Five universities across Australia will benefit from a new grant that will support projects that focus on youth and families via the use of new technology. The 2019...
Fri, Jun 7, 8:56am by Staff Writer
Pubs and clubs wanting to add poker machines to their venues will need to consult the community and provide feedback to residents’ views to Hume council under a...
Fri, Jun 7, 8:51am by Staff Writer
A retiree from the New South Wales town of Casino has snagged the latest Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot 1st Prize, with news of his unexpected win leaving him lost...
Thu, Jun 6, 5:18pm by Staff Writer
Macau is considering launching a yuan-based stock market to help it diversify away from gaming, its main source of revenue, and align the territory more with...
Thu, Jun 6, 4:59pm by Staff Writer
Goulburn and district gamers put nearly $12 million through poker machines in six months last year. The Goulburn Post is reporting that the data comes from the New...
Thu, Jun 6, 4:48pm by Staff Writer
Poker profits continue to slide for online poker operator 888, with a 28 per cent decline in revenue during the first five months of 2019. Cards Chat is reporting...
Wed, Jun 5, 4:01pm by Staff Writer
Patagonia Entertainment has struck a content partnership with one of the world’s fastest growing online casino gaming providers, We Are Casino. Calvin Ayre is...
Wed, Jun 5, 3:53pm by Staff Writer
Live dealer gaming is set for a shake up thanks to Evolution Gaming, with two new live games launched last Friday. Free Bet Blackjack and 2 Hand Casino Hold’em are...
Wed, Jun 5, 8:40am by Staff Writer
There’s a new force in Australian gambling. Lawrence Ho is no stranger to those in the casino industry, nor to the regulators in charge of keeping them clean. The...
Tue, Jun 4, 8:57am by Staff Writer
Macau casinos returned to growth in May, yet the modest revenue gain is a sign that the city still faces headwinds from regional competition and trade war...
Tue, Jun 4, 8:52am by Staff Writer
A group made up of gambling reform organisations is seeking Wellington Shire Council’s help to run its education and advocacy campaigns to reduce gambling harm....
Tue, Jun 4, 8:37am by Staff Writer
The former regulator who rubber-stamped a Sydney casino licence for Crown Resorts says a fresh probity check of new shareholder Lawrence Ho is warranted. The...
Mon, Jun 3, 12:13pm by Staff Writer
Osaka City mayor Ichiro Matsui has just teased the potential casino partners the city has lined up for a potential integrated resort bid. Calvin Ayre is reporting...
Mon, Jun 3, 12:08pm by Staff Writer
On Thursday evening, James Packer agreed to sell almost half his stake in Crown Resorts, the casino empire he has nurtured and built over 20 years. He bypassed the...
Mon, Jun 3, 12:02pm by Staff Writer
Australian-listed Donaco International, owner of border casinos in Cambodia and Vietnam, remains immersed in legal proceedings with its biggest individual...
Fri, May 31, 8:58am by Staff Writer
Woolworths’ pokies business has come under the spotlight again, with Yahoo Finance reporting that major shareholder Perpetual Investments is putting pressure on...
Fri, May 31, 8:40am by Staff Writer
Greater Dandenong Council will fight against a central Dandenong hotel’s plan for 25 extra poker machines. Castello Group has applied to the state’s gambling...
Fri, May 31, 8:33am by Staff Writer
Leading multi-channel sports betting and casino platform Digitain is set to integrate content from online slots and table game supplier Fazi, Calvin Ayre reports....
Thu, May 30, 8:53am by Staff Writer
Greek officials announced this week that the bidding period for its lone Athens casino licence is being extended by a month, with the new deadline now June 28....
Thu, May 30, 8:46am by Staff Writer
Poker machine players in Dubbo and Wellington in New South Wales lost almost $38 million to clubs and pubs last year, the Daily Liberal is reporting. Statistics from...
Thu, May 30, 8:19am by Staff Writer
Monbulk Bowling Club says that adding 10 new poker machines will help to create a better venue for the community. The Ranges Trader is reporting the not-for-profit...
Wed, May 29, 8:31am by Staff Writer
Gaming machines not reaching their cap in Mitchell Shire and ‘no net detriment’ to the community were two reasons detailed in a report by the Victorian...
Wed, May 29, 8:26am by Staff Writer
Gaming machines have been lucrative in pubs and clubs across the Yass Valley and Hilltops local government area, the Yass Tribune reports. Nearly $4.8 million has...
Wed, May 29, 8:21am by Staff Writer
Victoria’s Brimbank Council has introduced a radical new policy to minimise gambling harm, the Star Weekly reports. Under the new policy, the council will charge...
Tue, May 28, 8:53am by Staff Writer
The Four Seasons Macau is becoming a hot bed of criminal activity, with the Judiciary Police announcing two robbers have taken $382,000 in chips after a stunning May...
Tue, May 28, 8:48am by Staff Writer
A tiny Italian enclave on the shores of Switzerland’s Lake Lugano is fighting for its survival after its main source of income – a giant casino – went...
Tue, May 28, 8:39am by Staff Writer
Play’n Go’s new Mahjong 88 slot features an 8 x 8 grid, bringing to life a popular 19th century tile game. Online Casino Reports is reporting that the game has...
Mon, May 27, 12:40pm by Staff Writer
Wollongong and Shellharbour poker machines have seen more than $106 million from residents in just six months according to the latest figures. The Mercury is...
Mon, May 27, 12:34pm by Staff Writer
Woolworths investors and anti-gambling activities that want the supermarket to divest from its pub business should not expect movement on the issue anytime soon. The...
Mon, May 27, 12:27pm by Staff Writer
Australian gambling and poker machine giant Aristocrat Leisure is going global in a bid to diversify its portfolio. A foray into online games appearing to be paying...
Fri, May 24, 9:01am by Staff Writer
US billionaire Steve Wynn left his casino empire and a top Republican National Committee spot last year, after allegations of sexual harassment and assault emerged....
Fri, May 24, 8:53am by Staff Writer
Brimbank has become the latest Victorian council to crack down on poker machines after a state topping $139.5 million was lost to the pokies in the municipality last...
Fri, May 24, 8:46am by Staff Writer
SkyCity Entertainment Group’s share price has edged higher following the news that they will open an online sports book later this year. At the time of writing,...
Thu, May 23, 1:53pm by Staff Writer
SkyCity Entertainment Group is poised to tap into the lucrative online gaming space, with plans to launch a platform mid-year that will be operated from Malta, the...
Thu, May 23, 1:48pm by Staff Writer
The proprietors of three suburban hotels in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle have applied to the state’s licensing authority to extend the hotels’ operating hours....
Thu, May 23, 8:58am by Staff Writer
The Hard Rock Hotel is expanding, according to Yahoo Finance. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida is working on a new $1.5 billion project –...
Wed, May 22, 12:36pm by Staff Writer
One of the leading software providers for slots, live casino and bingo has announced a landmark deal with European operator Interwetten to integrate their live...
Wed, May 22, 12:22pm by Staff Writer
Wynn Resorts executives are in talks about a possible sale of its yet-to-be-opened $2.6 billion casino just outside of Boston to MGM Resorts, Forbes reports. The two...
Wed, May 22, 12:15pm by Staff Writer
CCP Technologies Limited has scored a victory in the United States, with the company announcing that its smart-sensor temperature control technology would be...
Tue, May 21, 2:31pm by Staff Writer
The Monbulk Bowling Club has applied to the Victorian Commission for Gaming and Liquor Regulation for 10 new poker machines in its venue in Monbulk. According to the...
Tue, May 21, 2:25pm by Staff Writer
Crown Resorts could be back front and centre in the sights of Wynn according to Share Café. Wynn revealed last Friday that it was looking to sell its nearly...
Tue, May 21, 2:20pm by Staff Writer
The gambling mecca of Macau has been a world-leading destination for gambling for some time now. The island is the only place in China where gambling is legal, so it...
Mon, May 20, 1:30pm by Staff Writer
Denmark’s regulated gambling market has posted strong gains in the online space, with associated land-based declines, based on first quarter figures. Calvin Ayre...
Mon, May 20, 12:40pm by Staff Writer
A 60 Minutes report has revealed the Fijian island, which has been earmarked to make way for a casino. According to 9 News, Australian mates Woody Jack and Navrin...
Mon, May 20, 12:30pm by Staff Writer
A young Japanese man has been jailed for stealing $140,000 from his boss’s suitcase and losing it at Crown Casino in just four hours. News.com.au is reporting that...
Fri, May 17, 2:09pm by Staff Writer
The 13th edition of the PokerNews Cup Main Event is about to begin at Finix Casino with the first of its four opening flights. Players will be competing for at least...
Fri, May 17, 8:44am by Staff Writer
Casino technology is continuously evolving thanks to cutting edge modernisations that are being developed. CIO Review reports some of the latest trends that should...
Fri, May 17, 8:24am by Staff Writer
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Spring, Arkansas has begun work on a planned $100 million expansion, property officials announced last Friday. Casino News Daily...
Thu, May 16, 5:33pm by Staff Writer
A hotel in Melbourne’s north has won its battle to increase its gaming machines from 45 to 65. The North Central Review is reporting that Hogan’s Hotel in Wallan...
Thu, May 16, 5:26pm by Staff Writer
Darebin Council in Victoria is taking its battle against more poker machines in the Shire to the Supreme Court. The Age reports that Darebin Council Mayor Susan...
Thu, May 16, 5:20pm by Staff Writer
Anti-pokies campaigner Meg Webb has claimed victory in the race for the Tasmanian Upper House seat of Nelson, according to the ABC. The Legislative Council poll for...
Wed, May 15, 2:48pm by Staff Writer
US-based gaming operator MGM Resorts International says it will submit a proposal to develop a casino resort in Osaka. GGR Asia reports that the document submitted...
Wed, May 15, 2:44pm by Staff Writer
Game development studio BeeFee has entered the Latvian retail gaming market, with its slot machines and popular casino content now available in LVBET’s casino...
Wed, May 15, 2:37pm by Staff Writer
President Donald Trump last week found time to tweet about a House bill that would assure a Massachusetts Native American tribe control of 321 acres of land it wants...
Tue, May 14, 2:38pm by Staff Writer
One of Australia’s largest poker machine manufacturers, Ainsworth Game Technology, has cut its expected profits, blaming “intense” market pressure and delays...
Tue, May 14, 2:30pm by Staff Writer
The Parramatta Eels are looking to cash in on their new stadium in Sydney’s west, with plans to build a hotel and function centre near the site of Bankwest...
Tue, May 14, 2:20pm by Staff Writer
Casino games development company Red Tiger has announced a collaboration with Novomatic Gaming Industries subsidiary Astra Games and Bell Fruit group that will see...
Mon, May 13, 12:18pm by Staff Writer
Las Vegas based gambling giant Wynn Resorts has flagged renewed interest in top notch acquisitions after it aborted a potential takeover of James Packer’s Crown...
Mon, May 13, 12:04pm by Staff Writer
The federal Labor Party did not put pressure on Tasmania’s Labor Opposition to scrap its polarising poker machine policy that was taken to the 2018 state election....
Mon, May 13, 11:50am by Staff Writer
Melco Resorts and Entertainment is supporting Macau’s non-obligatory pension plan that is designed to give employees better benefits in their old age and to offset...
Fri, May 10, 8:51am by Staff Writer
The Global Gaming Expo, known in the industry as G2E has announced its nominees for the Asian awards, Casino Aus reports. There are five nominees in each of the 12...
Fri, May 10, 8:42am by Staff Writer
The Queensland state government is rejecting opposition claims it will have to break a promise not to increase poker machine numbers on the Gold Coast for a second...
Fri, May 10, 8:36am by Staff Writer
The Star Sydney will put on a $22 million permanent light show as part of a major transformation to its entrance in an attempt to entice international visitors....
Thu, May 9, 5:53pm by Staff Writer
Wynn Resorts’ newly developed Encore Casino in Boston Harbour is set to receive guests from June 23, Casino Buzz reports. It was just last week when the gambling...
Thu, May 9, 5:49pm by Staff Writer
One of the biggest players in the iGaming industry has landed another big deal with an industry veteran. Microgaming’s library of player-favourite titles has gone...
Thu, May 9, 5:44pm by Staff Writer
Casino operator Caesars Entertainment’s interest in Greece’s Hellinikon licence derby has ended after further delays to the process. Calvin Ayre is reporting...
Wed, May 8, 1:54pm by Staff Writer
Higher entrance fees haven’t stopped rich Singaporeans or those feeling lucky from flocking to the country’s two casinos. Bloomberg is reporting that the...
Wed, May 8, 1:50pm by Staff Writer
Innovative iGaming technology and service provider Fast Track has been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious EGR B2B Awards 2019, Calvin Ayre reports....
Wed, May 8, 1:11pm by Staff Writer
NagaCorp’s founder is giving investors a $1.8 billion confidence boost by investing in what is becoming one of the world’s fastest growing gambling hotspots. The...
Tue, May 7, 12:53pm by Staff Writer
A Las Vegas casino and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas say they are partnering to create a teaching and practice space featuring a mock casino, hotel rooms,...
Tue, May 7, 12:23pm by Staff Writer
Gambling regulators have a Monopoly-themed online casino game in their sights after the board game’s familiar cartoon mascot – Rich Uncle Pennybags – could...
Tue, May 7, 12:07pm by Staff Writer
The Las Vegas Strip could be set for a shake up, with some of its largest casino operators eyeing off the prospect of buying Caesars Entertainment properties. The...
Mon, May 6, 12:41pm by Staff Writer
MGM Resorts International says it expects to cut about 1,000 jobs by June. WREG is reporting that the layoffs include 254 jobs the company said last week it would...
Mon, May 6, 12:27pm by Staff Writer
The Japanese city of Osaka is in the box seat to be the first to develop an integrated resort in the country, according to Forbes. None of Japan’s other larger...
Mon, May 6, 12:13pm by Staff Writer
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced Thursday the passage by the Nevada Legislature of Assembly Bill 221 that expands the state’s...
Fri, May 3, 8:55am by Staff Writer
A near $5 million lotto prize that was unclaimed for more than a week has been claimed, with a young Dubbo mother coming forward. A store in the New South Wales...
Fri, May 3, 8:44am by Staff Writer
The revenue for Macau casinos fell the most it has in about three years as China’s sluggish economy continued its chilling effect on high-end customers. Analysts...
Fri, May 3, 8:34am by Staff Writer
New Zealand shares sank this week, as muted earnings guidance from SkyCity Entertainment Group among others didn’t meet investors’ expectations. The NZ Herald is...
Thu, May 2, 12:34pm by Staff Writer
Wagering group Tabcorp is paying out more Powerball and Oz Lotto winners as its average top-end jackpot pools increase, attracting more gamblers and a revenue boom...
Thu, May 2, 12:29pm by Staff Writer
Gambling regulators in the American state of Massachusetts have come down hard on Wynn Resorts, fining them US$35 million (A$50 million), but is crucially allowing...
Thu, May 2, 12:19pm by Staff Writer
The US state of Tennessee is poised to become the latest to authorise sports betting within its borders after the governor said he wouldn’t stand in the...
Wed, May 1, 2:13pm by Staff Writer
Wynn Resorts has won endorsement from two proxy advisory firms for proposed board changes as the gambling giant looks to repair its damaged corporate reputation with...
