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Five to Stand Trial for Casino Brawl

11 June 2004

International News Brief: Five people have been committed to stand trial and banned from the Crown casino complex over a brawl during birthday celebrations for accused underworld murderer Victor Brincat.

Australia's Money-Laundering Rules Tightened

10 June 2004

International News Brief: Australia’s casinos, along with other businesses, will be forced to report more information about the activities of clients who are high-profile criminal or terrorist suspects, under new anti-money laundering laws.

Burswood Shares Fall

9 June 2004

International News Brief: Burswood shares fell yesterday after the sudden departure of PBL head Peter Yates threw doubt on the prospect of a higher offer coming from the Packer's media and gaming company.

Investors Support PBL Exec Shuffle

9 June 2004

International News Brief: Investors have welcomed the appointment of John Alexander to the top job at the Packer-controlled Publishing & Broadcasting although the sudden departure of chief executive Peter Yates yesterday took them by surprise.

California Racing Industry Presents to Senate

9 June 2004

ews Brief: Horseracing representatives were given the opportunity June 8 to tell a California Senate Governmental Organization sub-committee what's troubling the sport and they had plenty to say.

Mom Dealt Drugs to Support Gambling Habit

9 June 2004

nternational News Brief: A mother of seven is behind bars after dealing drugs for six years to fund a gambling addiction.

High-Roller Shows Hand

9 June 2004

One of Crown's biggest gamblers says he has developed a casino-beating blackjack system.

Man Charged Over Casino Scare

8 June 2004

International News Brief: A 19-year-old Lancelin man will face court today after being charged over the weekend security scare at Burswood Casino which resulted 2,000 people being evacuated.

New Zealand Gamblers' Losses Grow

8 June 2004

International News Brief: According to the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs, gamblers’ losses reached $1.9 billion last year.

Hitman Charged in Australia Casino Fight

8 June 2004

International News Brief: Accused underworld hitman Victor Brincat threatened to put a bullet in a security guard's head during a brawl at the Crown casino complex, a court heard yesterday.

Australian Casino Evacuated After Pepper Spray Attack

7 June 2004

International News Brief: More than 2000 people were evacuated from a Perth casino after a man released pepper spray on the gaming floor.

Woman Attacked in Casino Washroom

4 June 2004

International News Brief: A 50-year-old New Zealand woman was followed into the casino toilets where a man stabbed her and allegedly tried to rob her.

Australian Jockey, Bookie Interrogated

4 June 2004

International News Brief: Melbourne jockey Darren Gauci and disqualified bookmaker Anthony Cullen were interviewed by Racing Victoria stewards yesterday.

Alleged Drug Trafficker Banned from Australian Casino

3 June 2004

International News Brief: Police Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon has banned from Crown Casino a Melbourne man accused of heading a $2 billion drug trafficking business.

Betting Agent Flees with Client's Money

2 June 2004

International News Brief: A betting agent is on the run today after fleeing with a client's $700,000 wager.

New Zealand Party Outraged by Casino Raid

1 June 2004

International News Brief: Libertarianz Leader Bernard Darnton described a raid of a gambling den by the Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington as a ‘outrageous interference in the private affairs of adults.’

Packer Expected to Target Burswood Again

31 May 2004

International News Brief: Kerry Packer is expected to launch a fresh assault against Burswood Casino within the week.

Crackdown on Crime at Casino

31 May 2004

International News Brief: Victoria Police will boost its specialist crime-fighting casino squad to crack down on money laundering at Melbourne's Crown Casino by organised crime figures.

Australian Bank Blames Bookmaker for Betting Binge

31 May 2004

International News Brief: A Commonwealth Bank branch manager's AUD$17 million betting binge comprised up to 65 per cent of the annual revenue of Mark Read's online betting company, the bank is set to allege in a civil suit against the company.

New Zealand Casino Disagrees with Ruling

31 May 2004

nternational News Brief: Christchurch Casino has complained to the Chief District Court Judge about a judge who attacked it in a recent fraud sentencing case.

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