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Disgruntled Gambler Behind Mars Threats

25 July 2005

International News Brief: The extortionist behind the threats to chocolate manufacturer MasterFoods and Star City Casino is believed to be an upset gambler obsessed with a TV game show.

Another Tiger Cub Dies at Australian Casino

25 July 2005

International News Brief: Of the three tigers cubs born at Conrad Jupiters casino on Queensland's Gold Coast last week, only one remains alive.

Australian Casino Accused of Illegal Tiger Breeding

22 July 2005

International News Brief: Conrad Jupiters Casino is being accused of illegally breeding three tiger cubs and subsequently allowing one to die.

Australia Marketers Betting on Poker

20 July 2005

International News Brief: No one knows what poker in Australia is worth, in absolute terms and in terms of its value as an advertising medium. But marketers are moving to see how they may be able to cash in on its sudden popularity.

SkyCity Bets on Poker

19 July 2005

International News Brief: After a four-year absence, poker will return to SkyCity Adelaide tomorrow, with a new guard of young players ready to take on the pros.

PBL, Australian Government Sign Deal

19 July 2005

International News Brief: Australia’s Crown casino will be the centrepiece of a global gaming empire under a new deal with the State Government.

Sydney Casino was Real Target

19 July 2005

International News Brief: Sydney’s Star City casino revealed yesterday that it was the real target of the Mars and Snickers bar extortionist.

Victoria May Cut Problem Gambling Research

18 July 2005

International News Brief: The Labor government in Victoria, Australia’s second most populous state, announced in late May that it was axing research into the links between gambling and crime and depression, as well as how to better detect “problem” gamblers.

Unspecified Amount of Debt with Melbourne Casino Settled

13 July 2005

International News Brief: An undisclosed amount of gambling debt owed by the former Sabah (Malaysia) Chief Minister to a casino in Melbourne has been settled.

Burswood Pushes to Keep Smoking Exemption

13 July 2005

International News Brief: The Kerry Packer-controlled Burswood has warned it will pull out of the multi-billion-dollar international high-roller market unless it can keep smoking exemptions deemed critical to a proposed $45 million casino upgrade.

Alleged Casino Robbers Acquitted

13 July 2005

International News Brief: Three men accused of robbing the Honiara Casino in August 2000 have been acquitted after a 10-day trial in the Solomon Islands capital .

Australian ATM Limits Rejected

30 June 2005

International News Brief: Australian banks and the Federal Government are resisting moves to limit automatic teller machine withdrawals in gaming venues.

Australian Casino Linked to Drug Cartel

30 June 2005

International News Brief: Australian police believe they have smashed a major heroin cartel allegedly laundering money through Crown Casino.

New Bets on Thai Casinos

28 June 2005

International News Brief: The prospects for Australia's gaming tycoons of new opportunities in Thailand have improved, with the Thai Government pushing for a referendum on legalising casinos

New Zealand Family Celebrate Win

27 June 2005

International News Brief: A New Zealand family are celebrating their $12 million Lotto win.

New Zealand Casino Opens Entertainment Area

24 June 2005

International News Brief: SkyCity Queenstown Casino this week opens its new-look entrance, bar and lounge area, just in time for the influx of visitors to the region with the onset of the 2005 Winter Festival.

Rugby Managers Restrict Gambling

23 June 2005

International News Brief: Australian rugby league managers yesterday admitted they have been forced to restrict players' wages to prevent them from heavy gambling.

Taking Pokies Out Of Clubs Pointless, Says Opposition

21 June 2005

International News Brief: The State Opposition says budget figures show that removing 3,000 poker machines across South Australia will achieve nothing.

New Zealand Party Won't Match Tax Break

16 June 2005

International News Brief: New Zealand’s Labour party will not match National's promised enormous tax break to the racing industry.

New Zealand Casino Operating with 6-Month License

16 June 2005

International News Brief: A casino at the Kavuna Resort Hotel is operating on a six-month licence issued by the Rabual Urban LLG, manager Toea Chan said yesterday.

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