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Airports want gambling

29 January 2007

International News Brief: Brisbane Airport is seeking the power to install pokies, TAB and keno facilities at airport terminals.

Rota casino bill introduced

26 January 2007

International News Brief: Rep. Crispin M. Ogo introduced House Bill 15-219 to establish casino gambling in Rota district in the Northern Mariana Islands.

Saipan mayor supports legalized casino

23 January 2007

International News Brief: Northern Islands Mayor Valentin Taisakan has expressed his support for a proposal to legalize casino gambling on Saipan.

SkyCity revamps Darwin Casino

19 January 2007

International News Brief: SkyCity Entertainment Group is splashing out on both a revamp of its Darwin Casino and a tropical resort as it counters strict regulations on its New Zealand casinos.

2007 Aussie Millions breaking records

15 January 2007

The largest main event in Aussie Millions history drew a record field and is nearly ready to hand out a record $1.5 million pay-out.

Casino workers don flea collars

8 January 2007

International News Brief: Staff at a New Zealand casino are wearing flea collars designed for cats and dogs around their ankles to combat an infestation of the pests in the carpet.

SkyCity reveals facelift

21 December 2006

nternational News Brief: SkyCity said the first stage of a $40 million facelift to its gaming floor in Auckland, the largest in the country, will open to the public tomorrow.

Tabcorp attacks pokies plan

18 December 2006

nternational News Brief: Tabcorp has attacked the State Government's decision to remove almost 550 pokies from 64 venues in Victoria's worst problem gambling areas.

NZ casino sold to Lasseters

15 December 2006

ews Brief: The $4 million sale of Queenstown's Wharf Casino to Lasseters Incorporated has been approved by the Department of Internal Affairs.

Australian union fined

13 December 2006

International News Brief: Australia’s Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union has been fined $100,000 for industrial action it took at the Burswood Casino complex in Perth in 2004.

New Zealand gambling number down slightly

8 December 2006

International News Brief: Spending on gambling in New Zealand has dropped slightly in the past year, official figures show.

New Zealand casino hours debated

7 December 2006

International News Brief: A battle over Dunedin Casino's opening hours is being fought in the High Court as the casino seeks the right to operate around the clock.

Guam Greyhound taking a second gamble

6 December 2006

International News Brief: The Guam Greyhound Race Park is making a second go-around to legalize slot machines at their facility.

Fine proposed for minors caught in casinos

6 December 2006

ews Brief: MLC Nick Xenophon says he will introduce a Bill to the Australian Parliament early next year which would see minors automatically fined $160 if they tried to enter a licensed venue, with increased penalties for repeat offenders.

Jupiters casino may add ferry service

4 December 2006

International News Brief: A ferry drop-off could be added to Conrad Jupiters Casino, allowing access to the revamped landmark by water, road and rail.

PBL plans IPO

4 December 2006

International News Brief; PBL's gaming business is planing to raise as much as $1.4 billion by listing on the NASDAQ to help fund around $6 billion worth of casino developments in Macau.

PokerTek leads a growing market of electronic poker games

30 November 2006

Electronic multi-player table games (EMTs) are starting to gain traction in the casino industry, and poker may be the first game to gain wide acceptance in an EMT platform.

Gambling downturn triggers review of help services

28 November 2006

International News Brief: A downturn in the number of gambling addicts seeking help has led the Ministry of Health to review 12 problem gambling services throughout New Zealand.

Looking in on: Gaming

28 November 2006

Casino proponents and foes have something to be thankful for this holiday season.

Casino tackles problem patrons issue

24 November 2006

International News Brief: Star City is consulting an international expert about managing aggressive, disturbed or suicidal behaviour on the casino floor.

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