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Probe into Crown Sydney casino license suitability finds transparency issues

Crown CEO Kenneth Barton, who gave evidence Wednesday, stated he didn’t know a major junket operator had a cash desk at Crown’s Melbourne casino. He said such an arrangement posed a money-laundering risk. Judge Patricia Bergin must consider ...

Australia | 09/24/2020 | Land Based Casinos

The Race of Dreams will be televised across Australia

Inspired creates inaugural virtual Lexus Melbourne Cup

In partnership with the Victoria Racing Club, the virtual race will be shown live on Network 10 on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, Nov. 3. The computer-simulated version will feature a fully accurate re-creation of the Flemington Racecourse and the ...

Australia | 09/09/2020 | Land Based Casinos

The Australian company will act as a sales and service unit for Novomatic products there

Novomatic and Ainsworth sign a non-exclusive distribution agreement in APAC region

Newly appointed Ainsworth VP Business Development & Sales Asia Pacific, Robert Dijkstra, will be representing both brands. Novomatic’s Sales Manager Southeast Asia, Michael Barsin, will also join Ainsworth as of October 1.

Australia | 09/02/2020 | Land Based Casinos

For South Australian market

Aruze Gaming Australia announces Gbay as sales agent

Gbay, as the sales agent for Aruze in South Australia, will conduct all sales activity in the state for which Gbay has a showroom newly opened located at 1 Light Tce, Thebarton.

Australia | 09/01/2020 | Land Based Casinos

The operator is taking bookings for December 1

Australia: expanded SkyCity Adelaide casino set to open in November

The casino General Manager said the USD 238.6 M upgrades near completion, with the complex due to open at the end of November and the recruitment of 800 staff underway. The expansion will include 120 rooms, restaurants, a wellness centre with a ...

Australia | 08/27/2020 | Land Based Casinos

During COVID-19's lockdown

Australia ranked the fifth worst-hit casino sector worldwide

The casino industry lost a staggering $14.2 million every day its doors were closed during the pandemic. However, a study also showed that Australians were spending 62.7 percent more on gambling than at the same time last year as in lockdown, they ...

Australia | 08/19/2020 | Land Based Casinos

The IGT Advantage system will connect live and electronic table games

New Crown Sydney Hotel Resort to install IGT casino management system

As part of the installation, IGT will also deploy its M5 Service Window technology on the property’s ETGs. The new complex is scheduled to open in early 2021 in New South Wales, Australia.

Australia | 08/07/2020 | Land Based Casinos

As the social distancing requirements ease

Australia: Star casinos reopen to general public

The Star said it expects the spatial distancing measures to still constrain visits during peak periods, such as Friday and Saturday nights. The casino has been gradually reopening since June 1 and since June 19 had been hosting up to 900 ...

Australia | 07/01/2020 | Land Based Casinos

In accordance with data provided by analytics firm SEMrush

Illegal online casinos surge in Australia during coronavirus lockdown

The number of web searches within Australia for "online pokies" jumped from 12,100 in February to 40,500 in April, as the pandemic forced pubs, clubs and legal casinos to close their doors.

Australia | 06/24/2020 | Land Based Casinos

NSW is investigating whether Crown's Sydney casino licence was breached

Australian High Court rules Melco must hand over documents to Crown probe

In February Melco challenged its royal commission-like powers in the Supreme Court and refused to hand over nine documents requested as evidence because they were covered by legal professional privilege. The NSW Court of Appeal overturned that ...

Australia | 06/11/2020 | Land Based Casinos

Others Pennsylvania Skill said a Beaver County venue operates as a mini-casino with luck-based slots

Pennsylvania gaming company requests crackdown on alleged illegal gambling

09/25/2020

Legislation The city legislature also passed a Gambling Addiction Prevention Act

Buenos Aires approves amendments to allow retail operators to expand online

09/25/2020

Sports Betting According to the head of the Michigan Gaming Control Board

Michigan online gaming and sports betting could launch by late fall

09/25/2020

Legislation The Senate must now consider the amended bills, which saw their length and scope scaled back

New Jersey lawmakers approve temporary casino tax relief bills

09/25/2020

Associations It includes slower spin speeds, more checks on players, improved access to safer gambling information

UK: new code of conduct for online game design launched by BGC

09/25/2020

Companies Alejandro Revich, CEO, End 2 End

"Coljuegos' decision represents a great step towards the boost of employment"

09/25/2020

Land Based Casinos After complaints filed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board

Grand Sierra Resort, Sahara Las Vegas to be fined $75K for COVID-19 violations

09/25/2020

Land Based Casinos The vote Thursday was unanimous

Circa Las Vegas receives license from Nevada Gaming Commission

09/25/2020

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