Toni June 11, 2015 11:13:15
In efforts for customers to play with biggest stakes, some gaming facilities had to bypass new pokie reforms. Three years ago, Australian politician Andrew Wilkie introduced poker machine reforms, which were met with a backlash from the gaming industry. Gambling news reports many investors that had significant interest in casinos that boasted poker machines immediately […]
Under proposed regulations, ACT pokies would be capped at slightly less than 5,000 by 2020. Australian gambling laws allow video poker machines to operate pretty much everywhere, but Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Gaming and Racing Commissioner Joy Burch wants to reduce the number of “pokies” in operation in the territory. So much so, that she’s […]
Monica E. November 12, 2014 09:35:31
Rich lister Chris Morris is planning to give the Townsville casino a $20 million facelift, to turn it into an addition to his expanding Queensland tourism empire. The Colonial Leisure Group entered agreed to purchase Echo Entertainment Group’s Jupiters Townsville casino in January, offering to pay $70 million for the venue. In an interview with […]
The government of Queensland is looking to make a splash while billionaires Tony and Justin Fung are looking to make a buck. It’s a match made in heaven. The Australian state of Queensland, located on the sun-drenched Gold Coast, has fallen on hard times. A sparse and unforgiving landscape never had much to offer in […]
Crown is seeing weak profits this fiscal year, and according to Kerry Packer it’s due to players simply winning too much. At a recent Crown Resorts shareholders’ meeting chairman James Packer was candid about the company’s poor performance during the new fiscal year. It has nothing to do with ballooning costs or the lack of […]
Monica E. August 28, 2014 11:26:51
Now that the mining industry has slowed down, Australian authorities are looking for new opportunities to create jobs and boost tourism. The Land Down Under is slowly becoming the latest hotspot for gambling companies, who are hoping to attract Asian high rollers to their new casinos. In a few years, Australia will be offering much […]
Toni July 3, 2014 15:34:27
Australia unveils massive projects for integrated casinos and resorts, as they look to appeal to Chinese high-rollers. Asian high-rollers will catch notice of Australia’s efforts of establishing a new and exciting gambling hub. A number of new casino developments are underway, which will undoubtedly attract the biggest gaming enthusiasts. Besides creating facilities that will generate […]
Iva P. May 29, 2014 17:57:14
Melbourne poker professional William Jordanou was charged in court for $100 million fraud, after providing false documents to the Commonwealth Bank. He got this amount in the form of loans, along with three other people and used the money for various lifestyle and property projects, according to prosecutor Luke Excell. Excell explained that Jordanou purposefully […]
Iva P. April 23, 2014 19:31:16
The Anglicare organization is trying to address problem gambling in Tasmania by requesting hotel and other types of gambling venues to close by 10 pm. Another idea of the group is to initiate change in Australian gambling laws and slowly eliminate poker machines from all locations in Tasmania by 2018. These suggestions came after a […]
Alex Nevsky February 19, 2014 17:27:40
Can Super High Roller poker events be harmful to the poker industry and ordinary poker enthusiasts? Super High Rollers are a special breed of poker players, and all self-respecting casinos, poker rooms, and poker festival organizers are looking how to lure them to come to their places. While there were always tournaments catering to these […]
Alex Nevsky February 10, 2014 11:45:27
2014 APPT Aussie Millions is over, after some great action in the most rewarding tournaments, new winners emerged. The highly prestigious poker festival, the 2014 APPT Aussie Millions has concluded in Melbourne in total compliance with the Australian gambling laws. Both Main Event and the highly coveted Super High Roller tournament produced great action and […]
Alex Nevsky February 1, 2014 16:19:53
One of the most successful newcomers to professional poker is a beautiful lady from Australia. Jackie Glazier is one of the most recognized female poker players today, but she has been playing on the professional level for just over three years. Jackie’s career was very quick growing from local low-stakes competitions to the fame and […]
Tom S. January 22, 2014 13:14:16
Three new licenses to be awarded in Brisbane as part of a strategy to boost tourism. Australian government has announced it will issue three new casino licenses in the city of Brisbane. Eight yet-to-be-named parties have applied. The Echo Entertainment Group Ltd. and Crown Resorts Ltd. have both expressed interest. Officials in the state of […]
Monica E. January 8, 2014 17:03:38
After a painful loss due to Australia’s new tax policy, Crown scores a deal which will prove profitable on the long run. The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority of New South Wales (NSW) is conducting a mandatory investigation to see if Crown Resorts Ltd are fit to operate a casino under Australian gambling laws, after […]
Monica E. January 6, 2014 19:13:39
The Salvation Army believes there are too many gambling machines in poor areas. In response to the New South Wales government inquiry into gambling, the Salvation Army has offered its view on the problem by saying that there are a lot of different issues the Government needs to look at, in terms on changing Australian […]
Alex Nevsky January 6, 2014 17:54:21
16% of their initial funds were given back to punters, who couldn’t access their accounts after the failure of Tusk online poker group, six years ago. The sudden failure of Tusk group left players with unpaid obligations of millions of dollars. The reported figure is about $5,3 million. The case of this online casinos in […]
Alex Nevsky December 17, 2013 18:42:11
Crown Melbourne lost $400 million when share prices dropped after Government announced changes to Australian gambling laws
Staff December 17, 2013 18:42:11
Crown Melbourne lost $400 million when share prices dropped after Government announced changes to Australian gambling laws
Derek Sebastian May 16, 2012 15:33:27
Psychopaths and deranged gamblers testify at Australian Parliament about the issues related to problem gambling.
Derek Sebastian May 10, 2012 17:30:05
The Australian Parliament seeks to impose tougher regulations on the poker machines and online sports betting.
Derek Sebastian April 20, 2012 16:38:25
One MP seeks to decide the fate of poker machines in Australia.
Derek Sebastian April 16, 2012 14:19:16
Poker activists call for gambling education at Australian schools.
Alex Nevsky April 7, 2012 00:00:13
A special market research predicts Australian gambling to increase by over three percent this year.
Derek Sebastian March 22, 2012 08:06:22
Aussies just can't get enough when it comes to gambling Down Under
Neha A. March 2, 2012 13:38:12
Poker machines future in Australia in fresh doubt after a “weak” reform package
Nick M. June 15, 2011 23:14:55
A former blackjack dealer working at Canberra Casino licensed under Australian gambling laws for negligence.
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