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War between James Packer and Rival Echo Entertainment Flares Up Again

War between James Packer and Rival Echo Entertainment Flares Up Again

Vera T. May 12, 2015 10:46:35

Due to allegations that Packer’s $2 billion casino resort plan in Barangaroo is legally awry, conflict sparks anew between Crown Resorts and Echo Entertainment. A new clash between rivals in gambling news: Crown Resorts and Echo Entertainment dispute over a Sydney casino license. Echo Entertainment recently learnt that James Packer’s plan to open a casino […]

Crown, Echo and Probity Checks in Brisbane

Crown, Echo and Probity Checks in Brisbane

Phyllis F. December 18, 2014 18:59:38

Australian probity checks make or break casino bids. The battle as to who will get to build a casino at Queens Wharf is intensifying. Crown Resorts may have the edge as Queensland Union is in favor of the James Packer’s bid. Gary Bullock, United Voice secretary, said he backed Crown ‘s Premier Resort project because […]

Chris Morris Buys Australia’s “Worst Performing Casino”

Chris Morris Buys Australia’s “Worst Performing Casino”

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 […]

Australia is Looking to Become the New Gambling Destination in Asia

Australia is Looking to Become the New Gambling Destination in Asia

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 […]

Echo Entertainment Competes with Crown for Brisbane’s Second Casino

Echo Entertainment Competes with Crown for Brisbane’s Second Casino

Toni June 24, 2014 12:07:45

Queensland starts competition between gambling firms for casino license, making Echo and Crown among the favorites for the permit. Echo Entertainment and a Hong Kong investment firm have joined forces to form a strong partnership to beat James Packer’s Crown out of Brisbane’s second casino license offering. Echo, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTF) and Far […]

Giant Casino Developers to Battle it out for the Queensland Casino Project

Giant Casino Developers to Battle it out for the Queensland Casino Project

Alex Nevsky April 1, 2014 18:25:30

Brisbane and Queensland will receive new casino properties, with the bidding process already commenced. Brisbane Queens Wharf development area will get a brand new casino operating under Australian gambling laws soon. There already have been four official expressions of interest shown in the project. The potential bidders include Lend Lease, Crown, Echo Entertainment and Greenland […]

Australia is the Gambling Capital of the World

Australia is the Gambling Capital of the World

Alex Nevsky February 7, 2014 14:24:04

Australia is back in the lead as the gambling capital of the world, generating the most gambling losses per capita. A recent research by The Economist revealed that gamers Down Under have generated the most losses playing under the Australian gambling laws. The results show that Australian gambling industry made $18.4 billion last year: gamblers’ […]

Two Firms Vie for Queensland Casinos

Two Firms Vie for Queensland Casinos

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 […]