Oceania News

Effective immediately, IG Acquisition Corp. will instead liquidate its trust.

The former Don Best managing director will play a pivotal role in refining the sports wagering company's positioning and messaging.

In addition, the NSW Independent Casino Commission appointed a manager, which will enable the casino to remain operational.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority investigated and found six sites to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

The live tour begins with the Lucky Hearts Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida, ending with the LHPO WPT Championship beginning 21 January, boasting a $2 million guarantee.

SkyCity advises that, from 11.59 pm today, it will be closing its Auckland, Hamilton and Queenstown casino and entertainment facilities.

Originally scheduled for 10-12 August in Sydney, the event will now take place in 2022 following a recent outbreak of COVID-19 that forced the city and surrounding areas into indefinite lockdown.

SKYCITY Adelaide is currently expected to remain closed for the following six days until midnight on 24 November.

In addition the group will be implementing physical distancing and hygiene requirements at its Hamilton and Queenstown properties.

The Reef Hotel Casino is ready to return to action on Friday. The resort in Australia will be running under new hours.

SKYCITY Adelaide welcomes confirmation from the State Government that they will be permitted to welcome back staff and customers when South Australia moves to Stage Three on Monday, 29 June.

New Zealand will be moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 on Thursday, 14 May and is excited to be welcoming back staff and customers in SKYCITY Auckland, SKYCITY Hamilton and SKYCITY Queenstown Casino.

Canadian Timothy Adams defeated the 16-entrant field to win AU$2,160,000 at the AU$250,000 event held in partnership with the World Poker Tour at The Star Gold Coast in Australia.

An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority found the sites to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The ACMA is urging Australian users of these sites to withdraw their money.

Events will take place at The Star Gold Coast in Queensland from 25 January to 4 February.

The WSOP International Circuit has confirmed seven additional stops for the 2020 portion of its schedule, including a new stop at the Casino Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, and a return to Paris, France.

A field of 12 horses descends on Royal Randwick Racecourse to compete in the second running of the $13 million TAB Everest next Friday, 12 October.

Australia’s favorite online casino is giving players the chance to experience the power of the elements with Realtime Gaming’s latest Asian-themed pokie.

Fair Go Casino is taking players back to the times of the ancient Chinese dynasties with the latest pokie.

An interesting show this week, as one story seems to flow directly into the next. News from the U.K., Canada, the U.S., Australia and China make it a well-rounded episode.