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06-18
2024
Slots might get honest in Australia
Based on claims that video poker machines, or pokies, are designed to be addictive and deceive users, legal action against the operators and designers of pokies in Australia is being prepared by the Maurice Blackburn firm, which said it was explorin ... ...
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06-18
2024
Shire of Broome investigating second Western Australia casino possibility
One of the four local government areas in the Kimberly region, the Shire of Broome has engaged the services of a consultant to investigate the viability of a second casino, the only other being Burswood, in Western Australia. Establishing the risks ... ...
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06-18
2024
Gambling News from Asia, Australia and America
This weeks online gambling news video brings you gaming news from “down under”, where a Chinese investor has big plans for Australia. We also take a look at China, where the Sands in Macao continues building. Lastly, a stop in the Unite ... ...
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06-18
2024
SA online gambling regulations overhaul proposed
Online gambling operators in South Australia may no longer be able to offer unsolicited credits to their customers there. Regulatory changes proposed by the state’s Independent Gambling Authority (IGA) to the South Australian Gambling Code of Practi ... ...
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06-18
2024
Chow Tai Fook relying heavily on China’s VIP network to raise funds for $3 billion Brisbane consortium
Echo Entertainment and James Packer’s Crown Resorts battled it out to secure rights to construct a $3 billion mega-casino resort at Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane. The Queensland government eventually decided that Echo Entertainment’s proposal was mo ... ...
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06-18
2024
Hong Kong Businessman Still Looking for Casino Project in Australia
Speculation over whether Tony Fung Wing Cheung will continue to invest in a Cairns, Queensland, Australia casino project has been answered with a letter he wrote. The release of the letter to the public occurred on April 24, 2015. In the letter Cheu ... ...
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06-18
2024
Did Bet365 mislead Australian players?
iGaming Business – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched court action against Bet365 after accusing the online gambling operator of misleading customers with various offers. According to the Sydney Morning Hera ... ...
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06-18
2024
Six-star 90 story hotel tower proposed for Crown Melbourne Southbank Casino
If approved, a six-star luxury hotel tower will be added to James Packer’s Crown Melbourne Southbank casino precinct. The hotel will be designed by British architects Wilkinson Eyre, and will feature a restaurant that can be accessed by the public, ... ...
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06-18
2024
Australian Sports Trading Club Expands into South Africa & Indochina
PRNewswire – Australian-based Sports Trading Club Partnership has sold 50% to BVI’s Universal Sports Group (USGP.org) which was recently rebranded USG Partner. The 50% acquisition will see the Sports Trading Club licensee, which currentl ... ...
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06-18
2024
2014 Victoria Derby field, barrier draw and latest odds
Australian Gambling – The Group One Victoria Derby is the feature race this Saturday at Flemington and whilst it may not have any notable top-liners, the field is one of the most even in recent history, which should entertain the masses on and ... ...
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06-18
2024
Despite fewer machines, pokie revenues soar in New South Wales
For the last financial year, it has been reported that the pokies in New South Wales have been able to generate a record A$73 billion in earnings, equal to $52.6 billion in US dollars. This was an increase of A$4 billion despite the fact that the go ... ...
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06-18
2024
Tony Fung acquires Gold Coast Sheraton Mirage; wants to integrate casino
Tony Fung, Hong Kong billionaire, is expanding into Queensland according to media on May 6, 2015. He acquired the Sheraton Mirage to turn it into a hotel casino on the Gold Coast of Australia. The purchase price is AUD $160 million. Fung stated the ... ...