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New Zealand gambling levy proposal slammed

20 March 2007

International News Brief: The leader of the United Future Party is slamming moves by the New Zealand Health Ministry to increase the gambling levy.

Star City casino plans criticized

20 March 2007

International News Brief: Council planners have objected to Star City casino's plans to build a tall, slender hotel in Pyrmont, Australia, saying harbour views for guests should not override the impact on neighbours.

Christchurch Casino escapes conviction

14 March 2007

nternational News Brief: Christchurch Casinos has escaped conviction in an unprecedented prosecution for allowing an under-age person in a gambling area.

Gambler sues Crown Casino

6 March 2007

International News Brief: A Gold Coast property developer who excluded himself from Crown Casino is suing the gaming venue for the $30 million he lost in little over a year, amid claims they lured him back with cash and other inducements.

Australian pubs broker secret pokie deal

5 March 2007

International News Brief: Pubs have brokered a secret pre-election deal with the Iemma Government to install more poker machines in their lucrative gaming rooms.

Sky City gets makeover

5 March 2007

International News Brief: Sky City's main gaming floor is now 10 years old and getting a $40 million makeover.

AFL hands down fines for illegal gambling

1 March 2007

International News Brief: The AFL has vowed to do ‘everything in its power’ to detect and punish players who gamble on football matches and warned that any future breaches of its anti-gambling rules will trigger automatic suspension.

Adelaide SkyCity leads pack

28 February 2007

News Brief: Adelaide SkyCity Casino was a star performer for its New Zealand parent in the December half, improving earnings by $1.8 million despite the Auckland-based company posting a large fall in half-year profit yesterday.

New Australian gambling laws introduced

27 February 2007

New laws to reinforce the integrity, scrutiny and transparency of the review of the lotteries and gambling licences will be introduced into Australian Parliament tomorrow the Minister for Gaming, Daniel Andrews said.

First NZ conviction for illegal gambling

27 February 2007

International News Brief: Seasonal worker Bernadette Antoinette Wawatai is the first person to be prosecuted by New Zealand Internal Affairs for illegal bookmaking since the Gambling Act came into force in 2003.

NZ Green Party wants gambling site shut down

26 February 2007

nternational News Brief: New Zealand’s Green Party wants a new online gambling site shut down and says it threatens the viability of the racing industry.

Australian rugby league signs betting deals

26 February 2007

International News Brief: Australia’s rubgy league's traditional opposition to gambling is about to be redressed, with two major betting agencies set to sign lucrative deals with the NRL.

PBL profits dip

23 February 2007

International News Brief: Flagging TV revenue and lucky punters slugged James Packer's Publishing & Broadcasting group in the first half of the financial year, trimming profit for the period by 12 per cent.

Ho's political donations sparks casino rumors

19 February 2007

International News Brief: Macau casino mogul Stanley Ho has become one of the biggest donors behind Australia's Labor Party, sparking talk of a new casino for Sydney.

N.Z. track funding criticized

9 February 2007

ews Brief: New Zealand’s anti-gambling lobbyists are condemning a Christchurch charitable trust for putting pokie grants into horse racing.

Micronesia casino lease deal approved

7 February 2007

International News Brief: Despite some concerns, a Micronesia senate committee that reviewed a casino investor's lease deal with the Department of Public Lands has recommended approval of the agreement.

New Zealand officials urged to reduce pokies

6 February 2007

Wellington City Greens spokesperson Iona Pannett today called for the New Zealand Council to reduce the number of pokie machines in the capital, as it begins consultation on its Gaming Venue Policy this Thursday.

South Australian pokie players losing more

30 January 2007

International News Brief: South Australian gamblers are on track to lose more than $800 million on poker machines this financial year.

Brisbane airport casino opposition strong

30 January 2007

International News Brief: There appears to be little support for the Brisbane Airport Corporation's push to overturn a ban on gambling in airports.

Titan Poker expands tournament

30 January 2007

Titan Poker announced that it has expanded its tournament schedule for players from Australia and New Zealand.

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