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Perth Casino royal commission draws to a close

Last Updated Thu, Feb 3rd by Ethan Anderson

The Western Australian Gaming and Wagering Commission has urged a “no sympathy” approach from the royal commission looking into Crown Perth’s fitness to hold a casino licence in…

Genting prepares to open new theme park at Resorts World

Last Updated Wed, Feb 2nd by William Brown

The new US$789 million outdoor theme part at Malaysia’s Resorts World Genting is set to open on February 8. GGR Asia reports the…

Marina Bay Sands set for billions in upgrades

Last Updated Tue, Jan 30th by Mia Chapman

Marina Bay Sands is set to receive $1 billion in upgrades with parent company Las Vegas Sands set to splash the cash on the Singapore casino.

Aquis posts record revenue for December

Last Updated Tue, Feb 1st by Ethan Anderson

Australian casino operator Aquis Entertainment has posted record revenue for the December quarter. Asia Gaming Brief reports the company, which runs Casino Canberra,…

Singapore court rules in favour of high roller who allegedly owes Star $43m

Last Updated Tue, Feb 1st by Charlotte Lee

A Singaporean casino high roller won’t be required to pay an alleged A$43 million debt owed to Australia’s Star Casino after being let off by a local court.

Junket operators in Macau sharply declines

Last Updated Wed, Mar 6th by Ethan Anderson

The number of junket operators in Macau continues to slide, with the local government revealing that there has been a 45.9 per cent drop in the number of…

WA man allegedly provides fake vaccination document to enter Crown Perth

Last Updated Wed, Mar 6th by Charlotte Lee

A West Australian man has been charged with providing fraudulent ID and proof of vaccination documentation at Crown Perth. WA Today reports that…

JPMorgan weighs in on Blackstone’s revised bid for Crown

Last Updated Fri, Jan 21st by Mia Chapman

Respected brokerage firm JPMorgan has weighed in on whether or not an investment in Crown Resorts is a worthy one, given the news of an $8.9 billion takeover…

SkyCity Adelaide announces vaccine mandate for staff and visitors

Last Updated Thu, Jan 20th by Ethan Anderson

SkyCity Adelaide has become the latest casino venue to introduce a COVID-19 vaccination mandate, with all employees and patrons aged 18 and above required to be fully vaccinated…

Suncity executive tight lipped to police and served with jail time

Last Updated Fri, Jan 13th by Charlotte Lee

A Suncity executive has been sentenced to nine months in prison for refusing to cooperate with authorities. Macau’s judiciary police said the woman, identified only by…

Maltese casino order charged for murder-for-hire plot

Last Updated Sat, Jan 14th by William Brown

A Maltese casino owner awaiting trail for murder wants the man who put him in the dock to be prosecuted for perjury. Yorgen Fenech is accused…

NSW gaming authority introduces new enhancements

Last Updated Wed, Jan 19th by Noah Taylor

The New South Wales Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority has announced a series of enhancements to its regulatory approach, as it prepares to transition to a standalone casino…

Blackstone faces regulatory hurdles if Crown takeover proceeds

Last Updated Wed, Jan 19th by Ethan Anderson

New regulations imposed on Crown Resorts’ flagship Melbourne property could cause headaches for potential new bosses from Blackstone. The Sydney Morning Herald…

Macau casino licence renewal process made clearer

Last Updated Mon, Jan 17th by Ethan Anderson

The Macau government announced that the re-tendering of Macau casino concessions will see the number of licences granted limited to six, with a concession length of 10 years.

Crown recommends shareholders vote in favour of Blackstone takeover

Last Updated Fri, Jan 14th by Noah Taylor

Crown Resorts has revealed that it will recommend shareholders accept a takeover offer by private equity firm Blackstone. The Sydney Morning Herald…