Fri, Sep 18, 12:23pm by Noah Taylor
A new national integrity group for Australia’s casinos is being developed. The Australian Business Review reports a former deputy commissioner of the New South...
Thu, Sep 17, 11:40am by Charlotte Lee
A punter has taken an Australian sportsbook and casino to court over unpaid gambling winnings. Calvin Ayre reports Australian woman Renee Bell found out she had won...
Thu, Sep 17, 8:53am by Noah Taylor
An American woman has won a massive poker machine jackpot. WMC Action reports a Mississippi woman has won $1.235 million at a Wheel of Fortune machine at the...
Wed, Sep 16, 8:40am by Mia Chapman
An Australian fund is poised to purchase a 34.9 per cent stake in Scientific Games. Casino News Daily reports the major provider of gambling products and services...
Wed, Sep 16, 8:25am by Charlotte Lee
Australia’s Federal Court has adjourned a hearing into a lawsuit launched by The Star Entertainment Group. Insurance News reports Star’s hearing against Chubb...
Mon, Sep 14, 8:29am by Charlotte Lee
Anti-money laundering compliance by Crown Resorts has once again come under the microscope. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the organisation never received a...
Fri, Sep 11, 8:51am by Noah Taylor
The construction of Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier and QT Hotel on the Gold Coast has been awarded to a Sydney-based company, who will include gaming, food and drink...
Fri, Sep 11, 8:35am by Ethan Anderson
A council in Victoria has voted to oppose an application for 11 additional electronic gaming machine at a popular hotel. Mirage News reports an application made by...
Thu, Sep 10, 8:44am by William Brown
A government inquiry has found Home Affairs gave preferential visa treatment to Crown Resorts’ high-rollers. The Sydney Morning Herald reports the Australian...
Thu, Sep 10, 8:36am by Noah Taylor
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been poured into poker machines as Australians have emerged from COVID-19 enforced lockdowns. News.com.au reports that pubs and...
Tue, Sep 8, 8:49am by William Brown
The ASEAN Gaming Summit will take place in the second quarter of 2021, after originally being slated for September 22 this year. Casino Reports said the fourth...
Tue, Sep 8, 8:39am by Noah Taylor
The New South Wales government is considering a bold new move to curb problem gambling. The Sydney Morning Herald reports gambling marshals patrolling poker machine...
Tue, Sep 8, 8:28am by Mia Chapman
SkyCity Entertainment Group has released its financial year results, with its result at the top end of its guidance range, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and fire to...
Mon, Sep 7, 8:41am by Charlotte Lee
A series of full-page newspaper ads by Crown Resorts misled investors, a New South Wales inquiry into Crown’s fitness to hold a casino licence in Sydney has heard....
Fri, Sep 4, 8:36am by Noah Taylor
A man who took gambling chips from Star Casino has been sentenced by a Sydney court. The Daily Telegraph reports Justin Ly took more than $90,000 worth of gambling...
Fri, Sep 4, 8:29am by Mia Chapman
Donaco has provided an update on its search for its new chief executive officer. Yahoo Finance reports the Australian casino operator has announced the appointment...
Wed, Sep 2, 8:20am by Charlotte Lee
Australian casino operator Donaco International posted a strong first half financial year result, however its full year results were significantly impacted by the...
Tue, Sep 1, 8:40am by Noah Taylor
Tasmanians are pouring money into poker machines at record levels, according to the latest Treasury data. 7hofm reports that there has been a 28 per cent increase in...
Mon, Aug 31, 8:48am by Ethan Anderson
An Australia-based manufacturer and supplies of gaming technology has announced it is shedding 107 jobs to soften the blow from the COVID-19 pandemic. World Casino...
Fri, Aug 28, 2:05pm by Ethan Anderson
Star Entertainment is aware that international VIP business at its casinos will require even more time to fully recover. Tunf reports Star chief executive Matt...
Wed, Aug 26, 10:10am by Mia Chapman
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented stress on the casino industry and Austrian gambling tycoon Johann Graf is no different. Bloomberg reports the...
Wed, Aug 26, 8:54am by Ethan Anderson
Pokies venues in Whittlesea are among the top ten for poker machines losses in Victoria during the past financial year. Star Weekly reports the figures released by...
Wed, Aug 26, 8:44am by Charlotte Lee
Star Entertainment Group is seeking payment from an insurer following its shut down earlier this year. Insurance News reports Star says the wording of its business...
Tue, Aug 25, 8:46am by Noah Taylor
A near A$100 million loss by Star Entertainment in the past financial year won’t take away from major projects the group is undertaking in Queensland and New South...
Mon, Aug 24, 11:21am by Ethan Anderson
The New South Wales inquiry Crown Resorts’ suitability to hold a casino licence in the state has heard from the former chief executive of Crown Resorts Rowan...
Mon, Aug 24, 11:16am by Charlotte Lee
The World Poker Tour has hosted a record-setting event in Japan. Legal US Poker Sites reports that while most live poker tournaments remain on hold with no restart...
Thu, Aug 20, 1:37pm by Noah Taylor
Crown Resorts said the early signs of the reopening of its casino in Perth bode well for reopening scheduled elsewhere, as the casino giant looks to bounce back from...
Thu, Aug 20, 11:47am by Ethan Anderson
Two online casino providers have increased their offering by entering into a new partnership with casino group Foxium. European gaming reports Online Bookmaker and...
Wed, Aug 19, 8:32am by Noah Taylor
A leading gaming aggregator has announced a new partnership that expands its content’s reach. European Gaming reports GrooveGaming has joined forced with RubyPlay,...
Mon, Aug 17, 12:07pm by William Brown
Sydney’s Star Casino has been fined $90,000 for allowing a 12-year-old girl to gamble and drink at its casino. SBS reports the 12-year-old was snuck into the...
Thu, Aug 13, 10:28am by Noah Taylor
Casinos are on their way to Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelensky legalised gambling. Calvin Ayre reports that legislators were able to approve a casino bill in...
Thu, Aug 13, 9:53am by Ethan Anderson
New Zealand’s biggest casino has been forced to close its doors once again after the re-emergence of COVID-19 in the country. Asgam reports Auckland’s SkyCity...
Wed, Aug 12, 10:43am by Charlotte Lee
Two marquee poker events had no trouble clearing their posted guarantees last weekend. Card Player reports Global Poker’s GOAT online poker tournament series drew...
Tue, Aug 11, 8:47am by Ethan Anderson
An Australian gambling giant is changing up its management after announcement $1 billion has been written down. The Brisbane Times reports the $7.2 billion group is...
Tue, Aug 11, 8:41am by Charlotte Lee
One Australian territory government is raking in plenty of cash thanks to a new online betting tax. The Canberra Times reports that the ACT government is taking in...
Mon, Aug 10, 10:42am by Noah Taylor
Restrictions on gaming venues in the ACT are set to be eased on Monday, which will put punters back at the state’s casino tables. Canberra Times reports that...
Fri, Aug 7, 9:50am by Ethan Anderson
Popular bookmaker William Hill said it is shutting 119 betting shops in the UK. Yahoo News reports the company, which has 1,500 UK outlets said it did not expect...
Fri, Aug 7, 8:56am by Charlotte Lee
The Star Entertainment Group has told an official government inquiry it still works with controversial junket group Suncity. World Casino Directory reports that...
Fri, Aug 7, 8:45am by William Brown
Lottery operators in the United States are rallying their state officials to allow online ticket sales as a new normal after less people are walking into agencies....
Thu, Aug 6, 9:41am by Mia Chapman
Clubs in the Australian Capital Territory are hopeful that restrictions preventing them trading will be lifted sooner rather than later, after reports of booming...
Wed, Aug 5, 11:14am by Charlotte Lee
Temporary financial arrangements have been made for NSW hoteliers and clubs with gaming machines, in welcome news to those working and operating within the industry....
Wed, Aug 5, 10:57am by William Brown
One of Australia’s biggest betting companies has flagged huge losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. News.com.au reports that Tabcorp has warned the downturn...
Tue, Aug 4, 11:57am by Ethan Anderson
Residents of Canberra who are prevented from playing pokie machines near their home due to COVID-19 restrictions are crossing into New South Wales to play. The...
Tue, Aug 4, 8:55am by Charlotte Lee
A Supreme Court of Appeal case against a former baccarat dealer and an alleged accomplice could collapse after the court found the casino’s security staff...
Fri, Jul 31, 10:56am by William Brown
Relax Gaming has its eyes set on expansion as the gaming company prepares to expand into Romania thanks to a deal with Platinum Casino. World Casino Directory...
Fri, Jul 31, 9:50am by Mia Chapman
The owners of Casino Canberra remain hopeful of proceeding with an A$330 million redevelopment, despite failing to gain traction in its talks with the ACT...
Thu, Jul 30, 11:22am by Ethan Anderson
Australia could do more to create a safer sports gambling market. That’s the view of the International Betting Integrity Association, which said that Australia has...
Thu, Jul 30, 8:55am by Charlotte Lee
Gambling customers in Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the North Territory are now able to access new products following a new TAB offering in those...
Thu, Jul 30, 8:41am by William Brown
A chief legal officer at Crown Resorts said he was unaware of concerns that Macau-based “junket” tour operators were poorly regulated. The Sydney Morning Herald...
Wed, Jul 29, 9:22am by Noah Taylor
Crown Casino Perth is considering using debit card chip purchases at its gaming tables. Tunf reports the Gaming and Wagering Commission is on board the plan, which...
Wed, Jul 29, 9:17am by Mia Chapman
A Romanian gambling operator has acquired a majority stake in a popular online casino as part of its international expansion plans. Calvin Ayre reports that on...
Wed, Jul 29, 8:56am by Ethan Anderson
A popular online sportsbook and casino is increasing their offering after signing a new agreement with a leading casino provider. European Gaming reports that...
Tue, Jul 28, 12:13pm by Noah Taylor
SkyCity Adelaide has been able to reopen, since the state has consistently posted a low number of COVID-19 cases. Casino Aus reports SkyCity Entertainment officially...
Mon, Jul 27, 11:28am by Mia Chapman
Genting Singapore Limited have announced the signing of an agreement with Canon Inc to form a partnership relating to “cutting edge technologies, products and...
Mon, Jul 27, 11:15am by Ethan Anderson
Gambling operator Tabcorp has announced David Attenborough will retire from his roles as chief executive and managing director in the first half of 2021. European...
Thu, Jul 23, 11:27am by Ethan Anderson
Macau casino operators are expected to post a loss of more than $1 billion collectively in their earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation for the...
Thu, Jul 23, 8:48am by William Brown
Eldorado, which started with a single hotel-casino in Reno in 1973 announced on Monday that it has completed a $17.3 billion buyout of Caesars Entertainment and will...
Wed, Jul 22, 9:39am by Mia Chapman
Tasmanians have lost more than $2.6 million to pokies machines in the last five days of June, as the machines were once again turned on following the COVID-19...
Mon, Jul 20, 3:22pm by Charlotte Lee
The New South Wales gambling regulator has been busy this month, issuing a number of fines. Casino News Aus reports that July may be less than three weeks in, but...
Fri, Jul 17, 9:28am by William Brown
Premium casino content developer Red Rake Gaming has announced its latest regulated market entry. European Gaming reports that Red Rake games will now be available...
Fri, Jul 17, 9:17am by Noah Taylor
Leading gaming industry content provider Pragmatic Play has seen its Live Casino product added to the portfolio of software solutions supplier Reactive Games....
Thu, Jul 16, 8:52am by Ethan Anderson
Microgaming is aiming to merge the worlds of online casino and esports with its new partnership with betting and entertainment media company Unikrn. Inkedin reports...
Thu, Jul 16, 8:28am by William Brown
A major competitor in the worldwide gambling market has jumped back into the Smith Hill debate over a proposed no-bid, 20-year lottery contract for International...
Wed, Jul 15, 10:19am by Noah Taylor
COVID-19 has showcased just how severe a global pandemic can be, but that hasn’t been the case for online casinos. European Gaming reports that the pandemic has...
Wed, Jul 15, 10:12am by Mia Chapman
After 10 hours of poker play, the latest partypoker US Network Online Series winner was crowned on Sunday night. Poker News reports that ‘MyCousinVinny5’ was the...
Wed, Jul 15, 9:37am by Ethan Anderson
Australian casino operator The Star Entertainment Group has been hit with a financial penalty after breaching COVID-19 rules at its flagship Sydney casino. Calvin...
Tue, Jul 14, 10:04am by Charlotte Lee
Spain’s online gambling market reported double-digit growth in the first quarter of 2020, Calvin Ayre reports. All gaming verticals are reporting strong...
Mon, Jul 13, 12:14pm by Mia Chapman
Woolworths-owned ALH Group, Australia’s third largest pokies operator, has been ordered to pay more than $172,000 after two of its hotels in New South Wales were...
Mon, Jul 13, 12:04pm by Ethan Anderson
Plans for a global tourism hub on the Gold Coast are no more, with the Queensland Government confirming they have ended negotiations with the Star Entertainment...
Mon, Jul 13, 11:57am by Charlotte Lee
High-profile Hong Kong officials and business people have paid their respects to Macau gambling king Stanley Ho following his death in May. Victor Harbor Times...
Fri, Jul 10, 8:25am by Noah Taylor
Melbourne’s Crown Casino will be closed for another six weeks as new coronavirus cases spike in the city. Casino.org reports that from July 8 and running for at...
Fri, Jul 10, 8:19am by Mia Chapman
Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment are a step closer to becoming the single largest casino operator in the United States after meetings held in Nevada this...
Thu, Jul 9, 10:23am by Ethan Anderson
One of London’s most exclusive gambling venues has let its millionaire members racially abuse black croupiers, according to a recently filed claim by an affected...
Thu, Jul 9, 8:54am by William Brown
New Zealand casino operator SkyCity Entertainment Group has been warned by the government that its Malta-licensed online casino was flouting local advertising laws....
Tue, Jul 7, 8:55am by William Brown
The Australian Poker Tour wants to bring live poker back to Australia, with Casino Aus reporting the tour is set to relaunch on the Gold Coast. The live poker...
Tue, Jul 7, 8:49am by Noah Taylor
Star Entertainment Group has lifted almost all restrictions related to the new COVID-19 pandemic at its largest casino in Sydney. Tunf reports the Australian casino...
Mon, Jul 6, 10:46am by Charlotte Lee
Online casino games provider ORYX Gaming has partnered with online gambling operator Top Bet in Serbia in the latest of a host of recent deals that will see the...
Fri, Jul 3, 8:37am by William Brown
Red Rake Gaming has partnered with BtoBet in a deal that covers the distribution of more than 40 games from Red Rake’s portfolio, including the newly released...
Fri, Jul 3, 8:30am by Noah Taylor
Swedish state-owned gaming operator Svenska Spel Sport has increased its online casino production since signing a distribution deal with Nolimit City. Inkedin...
Fri, Jul 3, 8:18am by Mia Chapman
Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group is throwing COVID caution to the wind by lifting most of the restrictions at its flagship Sydney casino. Calvin...
Thu, Jul 2, 8:56am by Charlotte Lee
New Zealand-based casino operator SkyCity Entertainment Group has reopened its gaming, entertainment and hospitality facilities in Adelaide and also revealed that...
Wed, Jul 1, 10:30am by Ethan Anderson
Online lottery ticket retailer Jumbo Interactive has extended its resale agreement with gambling giant Tabcorp until 2030, but will pay new fees which will crunch...
Tue, Jun 30, 9:54am by William Brown
In early June the World Series of Poker announced a change in tact for the 2020 season, planning to offer 85 tournaments, offering WSOP gold bracelets. Casino Aus...
Mon, Jun 29, 9:38am by Mia Chapman
Macau’s casinos are desperate for patrons and a travel bubble with neighbouring Hong Kong could go a long way to easing the pain of the coronavirus pandemic,...
Mon, Jun 29, 8:53am by Ethan Anderson
A New South Wales government enquiry into the Crown Resorts and Melco Entertainment deal has resumed for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic. Casino Aus...
Mon, Jun 29, 8:41am by Charlotte Lee
Traffic to illegal online casinos has surged in Australia amid the coronavirus pandemic. The number of web searches within Australia for “online pokies” jumped...
Fri, Jun 19, 9:20am by William Brown
New Zealand-based casino company SkyCity Entertainment Group has launched an A$215 million (NZ$230 million) equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet after...
Fri, Jun 19, 8:57am by Mia Chapman
BetProtocol and hodlbet have come together to launch a new casino, according to Times of Casino. BetProtocol is one of the most reputable and dependable names in...
Thu, Jun 18, 9:55am by Ethan Anderson
The American Gaming Association has released a report that providers a framework for regulatory flexibility allowing digital payments on the casino floor. Yogonet...
Thu, Jun 18, 9:49am by Charlotte Lee
Casino and hotel company Donaco International has welcomed the deferral of a payment owed to its principal lender. Market Herald reports the company’s main lender,...
Thu, Jun 18, 9:34am by William Brown
BetMakers Technology Group is set to raise $35 million through a placement to fund its growth into the United States. Market Herald reports that under the placement,...
Wed, Jun 17, 9:22am by Noah Taylor
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators are being accused of catering to illicit Chinese gamblers. 9News reports that dozens of scantily dressed Filipina croupiers...
Tue, Jun 16, 8:30am by Charlotte Lee
Punters have flocked back to poker machines in New South Wales, with data revealing turnover is at pre-COVID-19 levels despite social distancing restrictions in pubs...
Tue, Jun 16, 8:09am by Noah Taylor
As the world struggles to adjust to the post-COVID19 world, the King’s Resort in Czech Republic is back with an exciting new calendar that promises to deliver the...
Mon, Jun 15, 10:23am by Mia Chapman
Victorians will have to wait one more week to be able to get back into PubTabs and TAB agencies following a Victorian Government announcement regarding a further...
Mon, Jun 15, 10:10am by Charlotte Lee
A Tasmanian gambling giant has set a date to reopen its casino as the coronavirus pandemic eases in Australia. The ABC reports that the Apple Isle’s gambling...
Fri, Jun 12, 12:48pm by William Brown
A billionaire Chinese property developer is alleged to have bribed a Los Angeles City Council aid with US$32,000 in casino chips and a trip to Australia. News.com.au...
Fri, Jun 12, 12:37pm by Mia Chapman
The Chinese government directive urging its citizens not to travel to Australia threatens to make Crown’s under construction $2.2 billion casino complex on Sydney...
Thu, Jun 11, 11:51am by Charlotte Lee
New Zealand moved to a level one coronavirus alert this week and Auckland headquartered gaming and entertainment firm SkyCity Entertainment issued a new business...
Thu, Jun 11, 11:44am by William Brown
Live poker in Australia ceased to exist by late March thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Casino Aus reports that what started as a unique flu-like virus in late...
