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James Anderson Wins Skycity Auckland's World Series of Poker Finals

19 June 2006

Scottish-born Aucklander James Anderson walked away from SkycityAuckland’s World Series of Poker Satellite final yesterday with an amazing prize package worth nearly $40,000.

Australian Players Cleared of Wrongdoing

19 June 2006

International News Brief: FIFA have cleared Australia players of any wrongdoing after squad members bet among themselves on who would score the country's first World Cup goal.

Dramatic Changes Expected for Australian Casino Industry

19 June 2006

International News Brief: Australia’s $3 billion casino industry is poised for a wave of mergers and acquisitions not witnessed for several years which would dramatically change the gambling landscape.

Billionaire Pack Helps with Gambling Empire

19 June 2006

International News Brief: James Packer is tapping an exclusive circle of second-generation and third-generation billionaires to build his international gambling empire.

No Casino for Guam Festival

15 June 2006

International News Brief: Gov. Felix Camacho today reversed his decision to allow casino gambling at this year’s Liberation Day carnival.

Casino Returns to Guam Festival

13 June 2006

International News Brief: Casino gambling will make a return to this year's government-run Liberation Day carnival, ending a three-year ban by Guam"s current administration.

Aussies Chip in for Trip to Vegas

12 June 2006

International News Brief: Punters hoping to emulate the Australian who won last year's World Series of Poker have the chance to win their entry into the international competition at Melbourne's Crown Casino tonight.

Australia Rules Out Pokie Cap Increases

6 June 2006

International News Brief: Australia’s Bracks Government ruled out increasing the cap for poker machines from 30,000.

Centrebet Looks to Raise $70 Million

2 June 2006

International News Brief: Online wagering and gaming company Centrebet is placing its bets on a new generation of sport and poker lovers as it looks to raise $70 million and list

Report: Tattersall's Bid for UNiTAB is Fair

31 May 2006

International News Brief: A bid by Australia's biggest lottery operator, Tattersall's Ltd, for second-ranked wagering group UNiTAB Ltd is fair and reasonable, according to an independent expert's report.

Minister Hopes Lotto Win Won't Encourage Gambling

24 May 2006

International News Brief: A Northland Minister says she hopes a massive Lotto win from a ticket bought in Kaeo will not encourage more spending on gambling.

PBL to Float Casino: Report

24 May 2006

International News Brief: Publishing and Broadcasting is planning to float its Macau casino joint venture with Hong Kong billionaire Lawrence Ho on the US stock exchange, a newspaper report says.

Packer Storms Out of Star City Casino

23 May 2006

International News Brief: Australia's richest man, James Packer, walked out of Sydney's Star City's high-rollers' room at the weekend after the casino refused to provide credit to his friend.

Gaming Giant to Offer Text Message Betting

23 May 2006

News Brief: Lottery tickets and electronic gambling games would be offered via mobile phones under a proposal from an international gaming giant to revolutionize the industry in Australia and attract young people to gambling on a '24/7 basis.'

Gambling With Mobile Bill

17 May 2006

International News Brief: Betting cash on the outcome of blackjack, roulette or poker games in Australia could soon be as easy as pressing a few buttons on your mobile phone.

Baltimore-Based Investors Present $200 Million Casino Project

15 May 2006

International News Brief: Cordish company to present on their $200-million casino and golf resort

Poker Champion's Life Unchanged After Win

10 May 2006

International News Brief: Joe Hachem insists the $10 million he won at last year's World Series of Poker has not changed his life.

SkyCity Spends Millions on Makeover

8 May 2006

International News Brief: SkyCity Casino is spending $2 million giving its poolside sea vista a spectacular makeover.

Higher Fines Proposed for Underage Gambling

8 May 2006

International News Brief: Fines have been proposed to stem a 600 per cent rise in the number of young people trying to gain entry to Adelaide's casino.

Australian Gambling Licenses Deadline Passes

5 May 2006

International News Brief: A deadline for submissions for the Victorian Government's review of gambling licences passes today.

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