Industry
March 10, 2021
Australia’s Gaming Cards Shouldn’t Be an Issue Says AGR
Pre-paid gaming cards shouldn’t be an issue, argue gambling industry reformist who claims the New South Wales industry is “crying poor.” NSW Gambling Industry Cites New Potential Losses due to Gaming Cards The gambling industry in Australia is crying foul of a new proposed pre-paid gaming card to be voted and most likely accepted on the territory […]
Casino
December 16, 2020
Crown Sydney Non-Gaming Allowed to Open December 28
Crown Resorts was allowed to open its new AU$2.2 billion casino resort in Barangaroo near Sydney, albeit for its non-gaming operations, after the gaming regulator in New South Wales (NSW) issued an interim liquor license for the property. The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) granted a license for the Crown Sydney hotel, bars and […]
Casino
December 14, 2020
AUSTRAC Identified Serious Risks Related to Junket Operations
Australian financial crime watchdog AUSTRAC uncovered a number of criminal activities related to casino junket operators which are being targeted by organized crime and foreign spies to facilitate dirty cash flows through the casinos, as well as make political donations. “Some junket tour operations have been exploited, and in some instances infiltrated, by serious and […]
Casino
December 5, 2020
The Star Casinos Move One Step Closer to Pre-Virus Operations
The Star Entertainment Group announced it would ramp up operations at its casino properties in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland, following the easing of coronavirus-related restrictions in the Australian states. New South Wales In an update to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), The Star referred to the latest announcement from the NSW Government regarding […]
Legal
November 16, 2020
Crown: China Arrests Down to Bona Fides Honest Assumption
The New South Wales (NSW) inquiry into Crown’s suitability to hold a casino license is getting into its final stages and a counsel for Crown told the inquiry executives at the company acted “with bona fides and honesty” when assessing the risk for its employees in China in 2016. Final Submissions Crown is making its […]
Legal
November 5, 2020
Crown Resorts May Have Its License Suspended or Cancelled
The New South Wales (NSW) gambling regulator’s inquiry into Crown Resorts’ suitability for holding a casino license is continuing and the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) showed Thursday for the first time what is at stake. The New Casino Opening under Threat Just weeks before the scheduled opening for its newly-built AU$2.2 billion casino […]
Legal
October 24, 2020
Australia’s NSW Government Extends Gaming Machines Consultation
The New South Wales government, on the east coast of Australia, has extended it consultation series for player protection to December 11, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the proposed measures. Introduced by Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay on February 20, the Gaming Machines Amendment Bill 2020 is an update to the 2001 Gaming Machines Act, […]
Casino
October 21, 2020
Crown Resorts Terminates Agreements with CPH and James Packer
James Packer’s Consolidated Press Holdings (CPH) had two agreements with Crown Resorts terminated ahead of the annual general meeting (AGM) of Crown’s shareholders. No More Privileged Shareholder Information Crown Resorts announced Wednesday, October 21, it had terminated the Controlling Shareholder Protocol, an agreement dated back to October 31, 2018, under the terms of which confidential […]
Legal
October 9, 2020
NSW: Packer Admits to Being Aware of Junkets Links with Crime
During his third and final day of answering questions related to the New South Wales (NSW) Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) inquiry into Crown’s suitability for a casino license, James Packer admitted he knew about the links between junkets at Crown Resorts and organized crime. James Packer told the inquiry that he has long […]
Legal
October 8, 2020
Gambling Cards May Be Devastating for Pubs and Clubs, Warns Former NSW Labor Leader
According to the former NSW Labor leader, Michael Daley, the newly proposed gambling cards may be devastating for pubs and clubs. The leader of Shooters, Fishers and Farmers, Robert Borsak, and Bankstown Labor MP Tania Mihailuk also oppose the gambling cards. Gambling Cards May Be Devastating for Pubs and Clubs According to the former New […]