By 
Robert Johnson ·
Newly merged UK gambling operator Ladbrokes Coral may be looking to further expand its operations and global presence. It was reported earlier today that the British gambling behemoth is interested…
By Robert Johnson ·
Australia has moved further forward in its crackdown on online gambling, as first reported by local media. The Federal Government and state ministers penned on Friday an agreement for the…
By 
Susan Sutton ·
PokerStars, one of the leading web-based poker operators in the world, may cease to offer its services on the Australian market if the country’s new anti-gambling legislation comes into effect.…
By Robert Johnson ·
Another hurdle has emerged to foil Australian gambling operator Crown Resorts’ plan to build a multibillion-dollar casino resort in Sydney’s Barangaroo precinct, local media reported. The New South Wales Land…
By Robert Johnson ·
A new online gambling-focused bill was presented to the Australian government on Thursday. The proposed legislation targets mostly offshore iGaming operators that provide illegal gambling services to local customers. The…
By Robert Johnson ·
Australian casino operator The Star Entertainment today announced that three architectural firms had been invited to take part in the design competition for a new tower the company is planning…
By 
Terry Davis ·
Gambling operator Ladbrokes announced that Paul Cherry has been appointed as CEO of its Australian division. Mr. Cherry is currently taking the Chief Operating Officer post at Ladbrokes Australia and…
By Terry Davis ·
After developers of the A$8-billion Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort abandoned plans for the addition of a casino, a new expression of interest process is expected to be initiated by…
By Robert Johnson ·
Merger and acquisition deals barely surprise anyone within the gambling industry these days as so many of them have taken place lately. According to the latest reports from Australia, gambling…
By Terry Davis ·
Crown Resorts’ project for the construction of a A$1.5-billion integrated casino resort on the waterfront of Sydney’s suburb of Barangaroo has eventually been given the green light by the New…
By Robert Johnson ·
The South Australia government introduced today a new tax that will be imposed on all betting companies providing their services within the state’s borders. The tax is expected to annually…
By Terry Davis ·
Sydney planning officials stated once again that James Packer’s plans for the A$1.5-billion tower, part of the Barangaroo renewal project, need to be knocked back as the building would overwhelm…
By Terry Davis ·
An Australian-owned online casino has avoided being detected for the past four years but may see its operations shut down after the person who had been listed as its owner…
By Robert Johnson ·
Australia is currently undergoing what could be described as a massive expansion of its casino industry. More than A$15 billion are to be spent within the next decade for the…
By Terry Davis ·
James Burnett, Chief Marketing Officer of gambling operator Ladbrokes Australia, announced today that he has left his post after serving at the company for the past three years. Mr. Burnett…
By Terry Davis ·
The Queensland government announced on Monday that no apartment buildings will be constructed at Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf precinct before a casino is developed first. Officials for the Australian state adopted…
By Terry Davis ·
Minh Nguyen, an Australia-based poker player, topped the field of the A$1,150 Australian Poker Hall of Fame Classic, yet another thrilling event on the schedule of the 2016 Aussie Millions…
By Robert Johnson ·
A plan for the addition of a 200-meter hotel tower as well as other amenities at the existing Star Casino in Sydney was presented to New South Wales Premier Mike…
By Robert Johnson ·
Australians have long been known as big spenders when it comes to gambling and this year they hit a new record regarding the total amount of money spent on different…
By Robert Johnson ·
New South Wales authorities announced that a total of A$73.3 billion was spent on poker machines during the 2014-15 fiscal year, despite the fact that there were fewer devices operating…
By Robert Johnson ·
The Star Entertainment Group and the Queensland government signed earlier today the final contract for the development of an integrated casino resort in the Queen’s Wharf precinct in Brisbane. Under…
By Terry Davis ·
The government of New South Wales announced that live odds advertising during sports broadcasts will be banned within the state’s borders. The ban will be effective as of March 2016…
By Robert Johnson ·
The South Australian Independent Gambling Authority expressed concerns that if SKYCITY fails to expand its Adelaide Casino, this would have a much worse effect on the struggling property than no…
By Robert Johnson ·
On-site government inspectors will no longer operate permanently within The Star casino in Sydney, local media reported. The announcement comes after New South Wales Deputy Premier Troy Grant noted that…
By Terry Davis ·
Online gambling operators providing their services in South Australia may be banned from granting unsolicited credits to their gambling customers under new regulatory changes proposed by the state’s Independent Gambling…
By Robert Johnson ·
Melbourne-based market research company Roy Morgan Research conducted a study on the number of Australians that bet on poker machines within the last three months and their attitude while playing.…
By Robert Johnson ·
Sydney officials noted that the proposed Crown Resorts hotel, casino, and residential project is at risk of turning into a “symbol of inequality” in the central part of the city.…
By Terry Davis ·
Australian financial counselors have been urging the government to take actions against the major gambling companies that provide live online betting options and the somewhat dubious practices they use to…
By Robert Johnson ·
The Australian government announced on Monday that a review of the country’s Interactive Gambling Act will be carried out. Officials will be looking for ways to meet the increasing demand…
By Robert Johnson ·
The South Australian government released on Tuesday plans for the redevelopment of the Adelaide Casino area. The gambling venue is located in the capital of the state and is managed…