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Crown sees 28 percent decline in profit as foreign gamblers put less money on the table

Australia's biggest casino operator's net profit dropped to $401.8 million over the year, with revenue from foreign VIP gamblers collapsing by 26.1 percent to $38 billion, as high rollers abandoned gaming rooms in Melbourne, Perth, and London.

Australia | 08/21/2019 | Land Based Casinos

Delegates came from Australia, NZ, Asia, the US, and Europe

Australasian Gaming Expo organizers report successful 2019 edition

This year, the Australasian Gaming Expo celebrated the 30th anniversary of showcasing Gaming and Hospitality products to representatives from Clubs, Hotels, and Casinos.

Australia | 08/20/2019 | Land Based Casinos

The recent probe over alleged crime links to junket operators damaged the company's share price

Australia: The Star's VIP business hit by US-China trade war

Star Entertainment's profit from its VIP program was down 35 percent in a year, as turnover from foreign high rollers saw a decrease of 30.7 percent over the 12 months to June 30. The Star CEO said US-China trade tensions were causing high-stakes ...

Australia | 08/16/2019 | Land Based Casinos

The firm will roll out its multi-player and multi-game ETG solutions at booth #451

Interblock to display its latest Stadium features at AGE

Across 13-15 August at the Australasian Gaming Expo, Interblock’s Diamond Stadium will be configured with its video options of multi-hand blackjack, baccarat, and roulette connected to Diamond play stations with 21” and 27” screens.

Australia | 08/12/2019 | Land Based Casinos

The company will display its latest bill validator and printing technology at stand 372

JCM Global brings Australia and Asia-Pacific expertise to AGE 2019

Among the focal products are iVIZION featuring advanced CIS (Contact Image Sensor) technology, GEN5 Thermal Printer, and ICB Intelligent Cash Box web reporting.

Australia | 08/12/2019 | Land Based Casinos

Over USD 1.21 B purchase by Melco's Lawrence Ho, involved with a company banned from doing business with Crown

James Packer's sale of Crown shares under public inquiry by NSW gaming regulator

Company documents filed in Hong Kong show until 28 June this year Lawrence Ho was a director of Lanceford, one of 59 companies and people described as associates of Stanley Ho who are banned from doing business with Crown under a previously secret ...

Australia | 08/09/2019 | Land Based Casinos

On August 13-15

IGT to debut new performance-driving games at Australasian Game Expo

Based on the theme “Raise Your Game,” the company’s stand at the International Convention Centre in Sydney will be showcasing a strong line-up of regionally attuned games with new features, a diverse range of volatilities, and new styles of ...

Australia | 08/08/2019 | Land Based Casinos

Using never before released historical F1 data to create new Live Odds models

F1 official live in-play betting data to launch in 2020 under Sportradar and ISG deal

Live ‘in race’ Odds offering will be available ahead of the 2020 season at the Australian Grand Prix in Albert Park. Sportradar will initially offer around 30 unique markets during qualifying and on race day.

Australia | 08/08/2019 | Land Based Casinos

In the allegations related to fast-track visas and Crown's junket operators linked to Asian triad gangs

Suncity Group denies its CEO and Chairman is under investigation by Australian authorities

Suncity Group Holdings said that chairman and controlling shareholder Alvin Chau Cheok-wa is not aware of reported investigations of Australian casinos and that the Hong Kong-listed company has no business operations in Australia. Australian media ...

Australia | 08/07/2019 | Land Based Casinos

On August 13-15, in Sydney

Scientific Games to exhibit its innovative gaming portfolio at Australasian Gaming Expo

At the upcoming show, the company will highlight its new and innovative slot game content and platforms, proprietary table games and utilities, electronic table systems, casino management systems solutions and its new digital and global leading ...

Australia | 08/06/2019 | Land Based Casinos

Online Gaming In South Korea, casino, games and entertainment categories will be allowed 19+

Apple rates simulated gambling apps 17+ in all countries

08/21/2019

Companies With triple honors for 'leadership in technology innovation'

Konami recognized in Casino Journal’s Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Awards

08/21/2019

Legislation Economic Development MEC praised the economical benefits of new technologies in gaming

South Africa: Eastern Cape government backs legalizing all forms of gambling

08/21/2019

Companies He has an extensive background in sales, business development, and marketing

SUZOHAPP’s Sim Bielak named President of Global Gaming & Amusement Business

08/21/2019

Legislation The state lottery said it "will happily respond and prevail"

DoJ's appeal over Wire Act ruling in New Hampshire "a political move", iDEA Growth says

08/21/2019

Companies Including high rollers from China

Crown sees 28 percent decline in profit as foreign gamblers put less money on the table

08/21/2019

Online Gaming The brand plans to enter Iowa, Indiana, West Virginia and Pennsylvania before the Super Bowl

DraftKings CEO: "The casinos have become more of our partners than anything"

08/21/2019

Online Gaming Providing access to titles from 1X2gaming and Iron Dog Studio

1X2 Network strengthens Italy presence with E-Play24 deal

08/21/2019

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