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New Zealand casino debate reaches court

27 June 2007

International News Brief: An attempt by New Zealand Parliament to block an increase in casino gambling has reached the Court of Appeal.

U.S. faces seven compensation claims in WTO online gambling case

25 June 2007

Casino City has confirmed that seven compensation claims have been filed against the U.S. in its ongoing WTO online gambling case with Antigua and Barbuda.

Christchurch target of probe

20 June 2007

International News Brief: The New Zealand Minister of Internal Affairs Rick Barker has asked his department to investigate claims of loan sharking and financial mismanagment at the Christchurch Casino.

Barred loser sues casino

20 June 2007

International News Brief: A gambler who lost more than AUD$600,000 playing roulette at Star City casino after he begged management to keep him away now wants his money back.

Global betting pool launched

11 June 2007

International News Brief: Betting agencies around the world have joined forces to allow gambling on several major international races, including the Melbourne Cup, with one massive wagering pool.

Australian board leader quiet on rumors

4 June 2007

International News Brief: Controversial Australian gaming regulator Stephen Howells has refused to comment on industry speculation he is about to stand down.

NZ govenment's casino stake attacked

25 May 2007

The New Zealand Green Party has condemned Dr Michael Cullen's admission in the House today that the Government currently has $115 million invested in Sky City Entertainment Group.

Judge attacks Crown Casino

25 May 2007

International News Brief: A judge has blasted Crown casino at a trial of man charged with stealing from his family company to fund his addiction.

Christchurch casino stake in play

22 May 2007

International News Brief: South Island millionaire Barry Thomas is playing his cards close to his chest on the potential sale of SkyCity Entertainment Group's 40.5 per cent stake in Christchurch Casino.

Adelaide casino might be for sale

22 May 2007

International News Brief: The Adelaide casino could soon be on the auction block, with James Packer's Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd likely to be the only bidder.

Australia: Labor's gambling claims 'nonsense'

20 May 2007

International News Brief: Academics have slammed claims by the State Government it has halved problem gambling and have called Responsible Gambling Awareness Week a farce.

NZ charities get $300 million from pokies

14 May 2007

International News Brief: Pokie machine revenue was worth more than $300 million to community groups last year.

Crown Casino may face fines

7 May 2007

International News Brief: Crown Casino could face fines of up to $1 million following an ‘underhanded’ rule change that could increase its take from some gamblers by 40 per cent.

Papua New Guinea legalizes gambling

3 May 2007

International News Brief: Papua New Guinea has passed a gaming law to allow casinos and online gambling in a bid to boost the economy.

Conrad Jupiters to revamp rooms

30 April 2007

International News Brief: Conrad Jupiters will spend $16 million sprucing up its 442 hotel rooms which have remained virtually unchanged since the casino's opening 21 years ago.

Crown casino's most loyal guest

27 April 2007

International News Brief” Crown casino's most loyal guest has spent about three years of his life checked into the same luxury hotel room at a cost of more than $700,000.

Crown casino gambling statistics released

26 April 2007

International News Brief: Statistics for the 10 year old Crown casino reveal that punters have lost $102,000 an hour – $28 every second – playing pokies and table games at Crown Casino since May 1997.

NZ tavern wins pokie fight

12 April 2007

nternational News Brief: The co-owner of a Wellington tavern that has won the right to operate pokie machines in an outside smoking area cannot see why it caused any fuss.

Jupiters roof catches on fire

29 March 2007

International News Brief: Almost 200 high rollers were evacuated after the roof of Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast caught fire last night.

Tinian mayor supports casino project

27 March 2007

International News Brief: Tinian Mayor Jose San Nicolas has formally endorsed the entry of a Korean-based investor wanting to start a casino project on Tinian.

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