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International News Brief: Reef Casino Trust reports a net profit of AUD$11.1 million, a 33 per cent rise on the previous year's net profit of AUD$8.4 million.

International News Brief: Kerry Packer is poised to recoup AUD$3 million of his investment in Burswood on the back of a profit recovery which has also sparked renewed speculation about a takeover bid by the billionaire.

News Brief: No new bars or clubs in North Shore City, New Zealand, will be allowed to have electronic gaming or pokie machines if a new draft gambling venue policy is adopted.

International News Brief: Shane Warne and Cricket Australia today both dismissed a report the leg-spinner was seen in the company of an Indian gambler during Australia's victorious 1999 World Cup campaign in England.

International News Brief: Locals are being asked to have their say on Auckland City’s new draft gambling venue policy that restricts the number of electronic gaming machines, commonly called pokies.

International News Brief: Manukau City Council's draft gaming venue control policy is to go before full Council after being approved by the community development committee last night.

International News Brief: SkyCity has signed a contract to buy the MGM grand Darwin casino for AUD$220 million.

International News Brief: Pubs would struggle to make a profit these days without poker machines, say a Palmerston North couple looking to build a tavern complex in the city.

International News Brief: Melbourne's Crown Casino has won the latest round of its legal battle with a high roller but taken a heavy hit from judges for laxness applying financial controls.

International News Brief: The International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit is bracing for a substantial increase in illegal betting activity for Australia’s finals series against India.

International News Brief: Former Crown Casino boss Lloyd Williams donated more than AUD$50,000 to the Victorian branch of the Labor Party last financial year.

International News Brief: A stroke victim was thrown out of an Australian casino because bouncers thought she was drunk.

International News Brief: Christchurch Casino's board is set to meet today but all lips of its cornerstone shareholders were sealed ahead of what is expected to be a landmark meeting.

Christchurch City Council is asking for community feedback on its proposed Class 4 Gaming Venue and TAB policy, before consultation closes on 5 February.

International News Brief: Burswood Ltd shares rallied after Perth's casino operator pleased the market by unveiling an unaudited first half 2003/04 operating profit of about AUD$23 million.

International News Brief: Gambling-mad Australians are now they're placing bets on cockroaches.

International News Brief: Tasmania's Council of Social Service says federal Labor leader Mark Latham has correctly identified a major obstacle in solving problem gambling.

International News Brief: New Zealand's Sky City Entertainment is in talks to buy MGM Mirage's casino in Australia because government restrictions mean it cannot build or expand its three New Zealand casinos.

nternational News Brief: Christchurch Casino shareholder Louis Crimp is considering an offer for his 7.7 per cent stake.

International News Brief: Australia’s Opposition Leader has promised to tackle problem gambling and has criticised his state colleagues for being too reliant on gaming tax revenue.