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Casinos Austria named preferred Nagasaki partner as Oshidori released jaw dropping schematics

Last Updated Tue, Aug 17th by Charlotte Lee

The withdrawn application by Oshidori International Development for an integrated resort in Nagasaki would have featured a soaring architectural landmark to be named The Sails at Omura Bay…

More poker machines could be set for Star Sydney

Last Updated Mon, Aug 16th by William Brown

An extra 1000 poker machines could find their way to Sydney’s Star Casino, with the NSW government considering allowing machines to be transferred from poor performing pokies in…

Compensation for Crown could be endless if Victoria ends casino agreement

Last Updated Mon, Aug 16th by Mia Chapman

Crown could be in line for “uncapped compensation” if the Victorian government cancelled its casino licence in Melbourne. ABC News reports that the…

Gaming table numbers dwindle at some New Zealand casinos

Last Updated Mon, Aug 16th by Charlotte Lee

Gaming table numbers are on the slide in New Zealand, with operators instead focusing on lucrative poker machines to increase revenues. Stuff reports…

Problem gambler sues Crown for $4.6 million

Last Updated Thu, Aug 12th by Noah Taylor

A problem gambler at Melbourne’s Crown Casino is suing the casino giant, claiming staff admitted they acted irresponsibly by luring him back to the roulette table.

Gambling with credit and banned patrons common at Crown Perth

Last Updated Wed, Aug 11th by Charlotte Lee

Gambling with credit was a common practice for both international and Australian gamblers at Crown Perth, despite the practice being illegal. ABC reports…

Genting Malaysia shares spike ahead of reopening

Last Updated Mon, Dec 13th by Noah Taylor

Shares in Genting Malaysia spiked four per cent on the back of the central government announcing the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions. Asia Gaming Brief…

Yokohama casino future hangs in the balance

Last Updated Tue, Aug 10th by Mia Chapman

Plans for a future integrated resort in the Japanese city of Yokohama hinge on the upcoming mayoral elections on August 22, where six of the eight candidates confirmed…

Star’s insurance claim turned down by court

Last Updated Tue, Aug 10th by Ethan Anderson

One of Australia’s premier casino operators has had a court rule against its COVID-19 insurance claim. Legal Gambling and the Law reports that…

Burswood casino boss called out at royal commission

Last Updated Tue, Aug 10th by Charlotte Lee

The evidence given to the Perth casino royal commission given by the chief executive of Crown Perth in Burswood has been called out by a former Crown executive.

Crown advised China employees to be ‘low-key’

Last Updated Mon, Aug 9th by William Brown

Crown Resorts’ much publicised business endeavours to promote gambling in China have gone under the microscope of the Perth casino royal commission. News.com.au…

High drama as Oshidori pulls out of Nagasaki casino race

Last Updated Mon, Aug 9th by Noah Taylor

Oshidori International Development has bowed out of the Nagasaki casino race bidding process just two days after giving a final presentation. Inside Asian Gaming…

Macau sees revenues rise in July

Last Updated Sat, Aug 7th by Ethan Anderson

July saw a boost to the coffers of Macau’s casinos, with a 29 per cent month-on-month gaming revenue increase. GGR Asia reports that…

Victorian government breaks up gambling commission

Last Updated Sat, Aug 7th by Charlotte Lee

The Victorian Government has announced it will break up the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation and set up a dedicated new gambling and casino control commission.

Crown’s counsel pleads with royal commission for trust

Last Updated Sat, Aug 7th by William Brown

Counsel for embattled casino operator Crown Resorts has asked royal commissioner Ray Finkelstein for trust in allowing it to keep a licence to run its Melbourne casino.