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New Zealand Casino Staff Have to Identify Problem Gamblers

12 September 2005

International News Brief: New New Zealand laws to control the growth of gambling will see pub staff obliged to identify and, if necessary, ban gambling addicts for up to two years.

Surprise Win Hits Australian Bookies

7 September 2005

International News Brief: Punters ripped an estimated $250,000 out of the Sydney betting ring when the Joseph Pride-trained Le Bron won the Castanea Handicap at Warwick Farm yesterday.

New Zealand Gambling Venue Policy Reviewed

7 September 2005

A review has been conducted in 2005 to check on the performance of the Palmerston North City Council’s Gambling Venue Policy.

Casino Security Guards Stabbed

6 September 2005

International News Brief: Two security guards at Melbourne's Crown Casino were stabbed with a wine glass by night clubbers during a scuffle.

New Zealand Gambling Policy Applauded

2 September 2005

John Stansfield, CEO for the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand, is applauding the Green Party’s gambling policy.

Australia Urged to Tighten Gambling Laws

31 August 2005

International News Brief: The Bracks Government is being urged to tighten gambling laws after complaints gamblers have obtained credit at gaming venues by using overdrafts on their home loans and cash advances on department store credit cards.

Australian Punter Accused of Defaulting on Debts

31 August 2005

International News Brief: Embattled punter and thoroughbred owner Mark Peters faces the prospect of being warned off racetracks around the world.

Illegal Auckland Casino Hit Raided

30 August 2005

International News Brief: An illegal Auckland casino has became the first to fall victim to the Gambling Act.

New Look Gaming Expo Draws in Crowds

29 August 2005

The success of the 15th annual event was due to the wide-range of equipment exhibited and the new format of the conference sessions, according to event organisers.

New Zealand Problem Gambling Site Launched

29 August 2005

International News Brief: New Zealand's first website designed to help gamblers assess their own level of risk was launched yesterday.

New Zealand Anti-Gambling Information Criticized

26 August 2005

Estimates published by antigambling activist group, Gambling Watch, are unscientifically gathered and misleading the Chief Executive of the Charity Gaming Association, Francis Wevers, said today.

Dice Set to Roll for New Zealand Online Gambling

23 August 2005

International News Brief: New Zealanders could be legally playing interactive gambling games from home — or even from work — within a year, with the blessing of New Zealand Lotteries.

Casino's Top Job for Mum

23 August 2005

International News Brief: A mother of two is taking on the role of Jupiters Townsville Hotel and Casino's new general manager.

Australian Gaming Industry Going Global

23 August 2005

The world’s best gaming companies and thousands of industry delegates have assembled in Sydney for the 15th annual Australasian Gaming Expo.

Burswood Hit in Sting

22 August 2005

International News Brief: Burswood Casino has fallen victim to a multimillion-dollar international high-roller sting.

Smoking Ban Hits SkyCity's Profits

22 August 2005

International News Brief: Smoking bans and refurbishing delays at its Adelaide Casino hit SkyCity's profits in the past financial year, the company said yesterday.

Australian Minister Warning on Pokies

17 August 2005

International News Brief: Australia’s Gambling Minister Michael Wright has warned moves by a breakaway group of hoteliers to set up new poker machine venues would have to meet very strict licensing provisions.

Search Engines Under Investigation

17 August 2005

International News Brief: Search engines with Australian domains, including Google, are being investigated by authorities for possible breach of interactive gambling laws.

Jupiters Casino Cashes in on Poker

8 August 2005

Jupiters Casino has moved to cash in on the international poker craze whipped up with the help of Aussie poker king Joe Hachem and celebrity card sharps such as Ben Affleck.

Australian Casino Tiger Probe Complete

5 August 2005

International News Brief: The Department of Natural Resources has completed its investigation into a possible breach of permit conditions by a Gold Coast casino in relation to the death of three tiger cubs.

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