By Erik Gibbs

Business

Crown Resorts Agrees to Pay Small Part of Multimillion-Dollar Tax Bill

July 28, 2021

Crown Resorts is opening its wallet to settle an outstanding debt with the Victorian government, but it may not be enough. The beleaguered Australian casino operator has acknowledged that it will hand over approximately AUD$37 million (around $44.6 million) after it inadvertently underpaid its taxes for 2012. The sudden windfall will be welcome by the […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Former Baccarat Dealer at Star Sydney Gets 2 Years in Prison over Betting Scam

July 26, 2021

After participating in a gambling scam last year, a former Star Sydney employee was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. The baccarat dealer, together with two accomplices, cheated the property out of $368,000 in 2020. Former Baccarat Dealer at the Star Sydney Involved in a Betting Scam A former baccarat dealer, previously employed by the Star […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

Decision on Crown Resorts’ Future in Western Australia to be Delayed

July 26, 2021

It was initially thought that an ongoing investigation into Crown Resorts’ suitability as a casino operator in Western Australia (WA) would have been wrapping up soon. Then, an extension was given to the investigation as it became clear that the casino operator’s possible derelictions were more extensive than initially thought. As of the end of […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Unibet Fined $36,000 for Offering Gambling Inducements in NSW

July 23, 2021

Unibet, the online betting and gaming brand of Kindred Group, was found in breach of gambling laws in New South Wales (NSW) in Australia and was handed a fine of AU$48,000 ($36,000). Offering Enhanced Odds The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) investigated three occasions in which advertisements promoting inducements to participate in gambling […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

Star Entertainment Shies Away from Crown Resorts Takeover

July 23, 2021

Star Entertainment is no longer entertaining the idea of a Crown Resorts takeover. On paper dubbed a merger, any action by Star to integrate Crown’s operations into its own would have put the latter’s brass on notice that their days were numbered. However, seeing that Crown continues to face more scrutiny across Australia and may […]

By Filip Mishevski

Business

Tabcorp Won’t Resist If Credit Cards for Online Gambling Are Banned

July 21, 2021

Australia’s biggest gambling company, Tabcorp, states that it will not oppose a ban on credit cards as a payment method in Australia. The company also added that this will not present a problem, as long as lottery tickets can still be sold by local newsagents. Speaking on the latest developments, including COVID-19, Tabcorp stated that […]

By Filip Mishevski

Business

Crown Melbourne Faces Possible License Suspension in Victoria

July 20, 2021

Crown Resorts may face another massive setback in Australia. The counsel assisting the Royal Commission in Victoria in its investigation of the casino operator thinks it shouldn’t retain its license due to the fact that it breached the Casino Control Act of Victoria. Barrister Adrian Finanzio SC has stated that Crown may not be worthy of […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

Crown Resorts Called Out for Trying to Manipulate Ongoing Investigation

July 12, 2021

Crown Resorts has tried to play the pity card in Victoria and it didn’t go over very well. The casino operator has already shown its inability to act as a good corporate citizen in New South Wales (NSW) and could be facing similar trouble in Victoria and other states. Perhaps seeing the writing on the […]

By Erik Gibbs

Business

Crown Resorts Boss Shows Long-Time Dissention in the Ranks

July 8, 2021

The truth always comes out and Crown Resorts is learning the lesson the hard way. The Australian casino operator, once at the top of the hospitality charts in the country, has slid from grace due to a number of issues that have plagued it over the past several years. It has been accused of tampering […]

By Jerome García

Industry

Crown Resorts May Face Difficulties This Year, Next Year, Too

July 6, 2021

In light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Crown Resorts released a trading and earnings update. The company revealed that it may report an operating loss for 2021, while a further negative financial impact may be observed next year, as well. Crown Resorts May Report Operating Loss for 2021 Fiscal Year Australia-based entertainment company […]