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Star City Casino plans outdoor gambling
11 January 2008
International News Brief: Sydney's Star City Casino is proposing a $3.9 million redevelopment for outdoor gambling in response to the New South Wales smoking bans.
Annie Duke to represent UltimateBet at Aussie Millions11 January 2008
UltimateBet.com today announced that acclaimed world poker champion Annie Duke is heading to Australia for the 2008 Aussie Millions this month.
Englishman crowned PokerProForAYear10 January 2008
After approximately six hours of intense poker at Melbourne's Crown Casino, Englishman Luke 'Resteal' Abolins was crowned PokerProForAYear beating out stiff competition from nine other talented players from around the world.
Guam voters reject slots7 January 2008
International News Brief: The majority of Guam voters in yesterday's election shut the door on slot-machine gambling for the second time in a little more than a year.
Rugby team gets pokie funding7 January 2008
International News Brief: The Canterbury Rugby Football Union is heading towards a $1 million injection from pokie machines.
Smoking ban affects gaming losses7 January 2008
International News Brief: Smoking bans introduced in pokies venues to protect the health of staff and patrons have had the added bonus of providing a long-term fall in gaming losses, mostly benefiting heavy gamblers.
Crown Casino may need own paramedics2 January 2008
International News Brief: Ambulances are being called to Melbourne's Crown Casino complex so often that some health experts believe a permanent paramedic presence at the venue may be necessary.
Rota casino bill scrapes through2 January 2008
International News Brief: An appropriation bill for Rota's future casino industry barely passes in the Saipan House of Representatives on Friday.
Former Australian PM helped blocked casinos2 January 2008
International News Brief: Former Australian prime minister Sir Robert Menzies played a key role in blocking early plans for a casino in Canberra, Cabinet documents released under the 30-year rule have confirmed.
Guam gaming hearing back in court2 January 2008
International News Brief: The Guam Election Commission will be back in court for a hearing on the gaming initiative or 'Proposal A' scheduled this morning.
Casino to review dress code after tourist humiliation28 December 2007
International news brief: A British tourist's night of celebration at the Christchurch Casino turned to 'humiliation' when she was told to cover her cleavage or leave.
New Zealanders spending more on gambling18 December 2007
International news brief: Statistics issued on Tuesday show the amount of money New Zealanders spend on gambling has increased.
Casino law suit given go-ahead17 December 2007
International News Brief: Crown casino will go to trial over explosive claims it lured a banned pathological gambler to blow $30 million.
Sydney teacher wins $1m at poker17 December 2007
International News Brief: A physical education teacher from Sydney's western suburbs has won $1 million in the city's richest poker tournament.
Tinian casino project on hold because of Saipan gaming bill10 December 2007
International News Brief: A Tinian casino plan has been put on hold because of a legislative move to legalize gaming on Saipan.
Packer's new companies on stock exchange6 December 2007
International News Brief: James Packer's new $2.5 billion-plus media group, Consolidated Media Holdings, and a $10 billion casino company, Crown have debuted on the stock exchange.
Saipan officials votes on legalized gambling6 December 2007
International News Brief: The House of Representatives will vote today on a proposal that would legalize gaming on Saipan and make the former La Fiesta shopping mall the center of such activities.
House in North Marianas passes gambling bill5 December 2007
International News Brief: The House of Representatives in the Northern Marianas has passed a bill to legalise certain forms of gambling on Saipan.
Tabcorp head wants betting exchange ban30 November 2007
International News Brief: TABCORP chief executive Elmer Funke Kupper has written to the NSW and Victorian premiers seeking a ban on betting exchanges.
Asian gang cheats casino of $1 million27 November 2007
International News Brief: A highly organised Asian syndicate cheated the Gold Coast's Conrad Jupiters Casino out of almost $1 million in less than an hour at the high rollers' tables before being arrested.
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