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MGM lays bare financial commitment to potential Osaka project

Last Updated Sat, Aug 7th by Noah Taylor

An integrated resort in Osaka would require US$2.5 billion in capital according to MGM Resorts International chief executive and president Bill Hornbuckle. Inside Asian Gaming…

Crown Perth bosses attempt to distance themselves from Melbourne outfit

Last Updated Fri, Aug 6th by Ethan Anderson

Executives at Crown Perth are doing their best to distance themselves from their parent company in a bid to retain their casino licence. The…

Dealers nowhere to be found at Encore Boston Harbour

Last Updated Sat, Jan 14th by Noah Taylor

One of America’s newest casinos is struggling to find dealers for its table games. Massachusetts’ Encore Boston Harbour can’t find sufficiently qualified dealers for its game,…

Former Crown director drops bombshell at Perth Casino royal commission

Last Updated Mon, Aug 2nd by Mia Chapman

The Perth Casino royal commission has received a statement from a former Crown Resorts director claiming the casino operator’s chairwoman acted in an ‘inappropriate’ manner as she and…

Altira Macau ceases its VIP business to focus on mass market

Last Updated Thu, Feb 22nd by Mia Chapman

A popular Macau casino has ceased its VIP operations, deciding to instead become a premium mass property. Inside Asian Gaming reports that Melco…

Crown pays millions to Victorian government as part of tax repayment

Last Updated Sun, Aug 1st by Ethan Anderson

Gambling giant Crown Resorts has told the stock market that it has paid a $61 million tax repayment to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation.

Marina Bay Sands virus cluster grows

Last Updated Sun, Aug 1st by William Brown

A cluster of coronavirus cases associated with Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands has grown. GGR Asia reports that Singapore health authorities have added five…

Casino executive bonuses under scrutiny as lawyers call for clamp down

Last Updated Wed, Jul 28th by Noah Taylor

Bonuses paid to Crown Resorts’ directors and executives are under threat after it has been recommended that the casino giant applies the banking executive accountability regime (BEAR) to…

Crown could be given 18 months to hand over Melbourne casino licence

Last Updated Tue, Jul 27th by Charlotte Lee

Crown Resorts could be given up to 18 months to mend its beleaguered casino in Melbourne or give the state government time to appoint a new licensee.

Star baccarat dealer convicted for stealing almost $500K

Last Updated Tue, Jul 27th by Noah Taylor

A former casino dealer has been convicted for his role in a betting scam that cheated Star Sydney out of almost half a million dollars.

Star pulls out of Crown merger talks

Last Updated Mon, Jul 26th by Charlotte Lee

Australia’s second largest casino operator has withdrawn a multi billion dollar merger offer tabled to Crown Resorts. The Age reports that Star Entertainment…

Crown Melbourne’s prospects examined by analysts

Last Updated Wed, Mar 6th by William Brown

The biggest question to come out of the Victorian royal commission into Crown Resorts Melbourne is whether or not the casino operator will have its licence stripped.

Marina Bay Sands shuts for two weeks due to COVID-19 outbreak

Last Updated Fri, Jul 23rd by Noah Taylor

Singapore casino Marina Bay Sands has been forced to close for two weeks after 11 COVID-19 cases were found at the venue. Bloomberg…

SkyCity Adelaide closes its doors after fresh COVID-19 outbreak

Last Updated Fri, Jul 23rd by Mia Chapman

Adelaide’s only casino has joined rivals in Sydney and Melbourne in being forced to close its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Inside Asian Gaming…

Counsel finds Crown Resorts unfit to hold Melbourne casino licence

Last Updated Thu, Jul 22nd by Ethan Anderson

Crown Resorts isn’t fit to hold a casino licence in Victoria, according to the Victorian probe into the embattled casino operator. News.com.au reports…