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Credit card cash withdrawals to be banned in Australia

28 October 2008

International news brief: Fines of up to $11,000 will be in place for clubs who don't comply.

Australian senator calls on ISPs to block online casinos

28 October 2008

Filtering plan would affect pornography and overseas online casino sites, which are illegal to run in the country.

Australian gambling body proposes ban on addicts

22 October 2008

International news brief: Clubs Australia wants to allow family members to report on gambling addicts.

Tabcorp wants more sparkle at Star City

15 October 2008

International news brief: Can a new outdoor poker machine area, sports betting area and a lick of paint really transform Star City from an ugly duckling into a swan?

Therapy for irate Crown casino punter

8 October 2008

International news brief: The other woman was taking a toilet break during a late-night roulette session when Ms Yiannakakis assaulted her.

Australia: Casino gambler blows $3 million

6 October 2008

International news brief: A high-roller has high-tailed it out of Melbourne after a disastrous $3 million losing streak.

CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com announces new Australian trade show

3 October 2008

First annual “CAP Down Under” to be held November 25 - 28 in Sydney, Australia.

Star City throws $475m at 'tacky' image

24 September 2008

International news brief: Tabcorp has announced plans for a $475 million redevelopment of Sydney's Star City Casino.

Rota casino commission seeks $1M additional funding

17 September 2008

International News Brief: The Rota Casino Gaming Commission is asking for a $1-million budget for fiscal year 2009.

Casinos with the most restaurants show international flavor

8 September 2008

Gambling on an empty stomach isn't fun. Who needs hunger headaches when you're trying to decide whether to split aces? Plus, many casinos offer restaurants with high-end chefs and great food. So if you're looking for plenty of restaurant options on your next trip, check out these places.

New Zealand launches online lotto

27 May 2008

International News Brief: News Zealand Lotto has introduced an online version, expected to generate more than $7 million in revenue in its first year.

NZ district pushes for tougher gaming rules

15 May 2008

International News Brief: The Gisborne council's tough stance on gaming machine operators is continuing, with the Environment and Policy Committee recommending that the district retain an amended 'sinking lid' policy.

Officials pestimistic about NZ online lottery

12 May 2008

International News Brief: Internal Affairs officials doubt the sale of Lotto tickets over the internet will be sufficient to arrest a long-term decline in New Zealand Lotteries' income unless it is also allowed to sell 'more exciting' games online.

Australian companies bracing for US economic impact

12 May 2008

International News Brief: James Packer's publicly listed gambling company, Crown, and the poker machine maker Aristocrat are bracing for the impact of the strong economic headwinds undermining US casino earnings.

Crown Casino's lustre lost

8 May 2008

International News Brief: Jeff Kennett has given Crown casino a dressing down, saying that the casino's high-roller rooms are far different from those he opened as premier in 1997.

AGE features 3 day programme

2 May 2008

This year's Australasian Gaming Expo, held August 24-26 at Sydney's Darling Harbour, features an innovative and impressive three day conference programme, which is free for gaming industry organisations.

Gambling help to continue: New Zealand Govt

30 April 2008

News Brief: Counselling services will still be available for problem gamblers, despite the Gambling Helpline's contract coming to an end, the Ministry of Health says.

Pokie money funds emergency center

28 April 2008

International News Brief: A purpose-built $800,000 emergency operations centre for the Marlborough Sounds has received a big boost with a $100,000 donation from the New Zealand pokie funding.

In gambling, there's a downside to being upbeat: study

23 April 2008

International News Brief: Positive thinking has its pitfalls, particularly when it comes to gamblers who just can't resist playing another round, according to a new Australian study.

Pratt faces pokie probe

14 April 2008

International News Brief: Carlton's billionaire president, Richard Pratt faces being hauled before a public hearing over his fitness to hold a gaming licence.

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