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CRAIG HARLEY JOINS EVERI AUSTRALIA
Everi’s Vice President Darren Simmons welcomes Craig Harley as Everi’s National Sales Director in Australia.
Darren said, “We are delighted to have Craig join Everi as he brings with him a wealth…
THE SHERWOOD LAUNCHES WITH EXPANSIVE ALFRESCO COURTYARD AND OPEN-AIR LIVE SPORT
Southwest Sydney is getting a new immersive sport viewing and open-air dining destination with the launch of ‘The Sherwood’, a pub style venue located next to the beating heart of live sport, Campbelltown…
SENATE PASSES CREDIT CARD BAN FOR ONLINE GAMBLING
After Australian lawmakers signalled their readiness to carry forth with the measure earlier this year, the Australian Senate has finally approved new legislation that restricts the use of credit cards for online…
NEW FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ARE FAST APPROACHING – IS YOUR VENUE READY?
Amongst everything your venue has in the works as we approach the silly season, have you had the opportunity to review the upcoming changes to food safety requirements? From Friday 8th December 2023, any…
IN THE NEWS – AUSTRALIAN CASINOS
The Star Entertainment Group handed additional six months to prove Queensland casino licence suitability
The Star Entertainment Group has provided an update on its Queensland operations, stating…
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TATTS IN THE DRIVERS SEAT AS BIDDING WAR CONTINUES
Just prior to Christmas, the Tatts Group announced that it has concluded its assessment of the Pacific Consortium’s $8.4 billion bid and deemed it unsuccessful, failing to be a superior proposal. However,…
ONLINE GAMING COMPANIES PULL OUT FROM AUSTRALIA
Malta-based online gambling provider Vera&John have become the first operators to shut up shop in the Australian market in the wake of the new Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2016, brought to the…
IS THE STAR & SKYCITY MERGER ON THE CARDS…OR NOT?
Reports emerged last week of a potential merger between The Star Entertainment Group and New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group. The merger of the two groups would create a $7 billion casino operator.
However,…
TABCORP TV AD BANNED FOR SHOWING ‘EXCESSIVE GAMBLING’
Australian gaming operator Tabcorp will seek an independent review of a decision by the Advertising Standards Board (ASB) against a TV advertisement for the TAB mobile app which was found to depict excessive…
ON THE MOVE: THE STAR’S NEW HEAD OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
The Star Sydney has appointed Dino Mezzatesta to the newly created role of chief operating officer (COO) of hotels, food & beverage and retail.
Responsible for overseeing the strategic vision for…
CHINA & AUSTRALIA TO SWAP MONEY LAUNDERING DATA & THE ONGOING AFFECTS ON THE CHINA CRACKDOWN
China and Australia have agreed to swap intelligence on money laundering and other financial transgressions as part of a crackdown by Beijing on alleged gambling-related crimes.
“Following the money…