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Crown and ILGA to consult after Bergin findings

Last Updated Fri, Feb 12th by Charlotte Lee

The Bergin report into Crown Resorts’ suitability to hold a casino licence in NSW doesn’t spell the end for the operators’ pursuit to open the lynchpin of its…

Crown chief executive Ken Barton reportedly considers resignation

Last Updated Fri, Feb 12th by Noah Taylor

Following a bombshell report into Crown Resorts’ unsuitability to hold a casino licence at its new venue at Barangaroo, there are reports that Crown’s chief executive Ken Barton…

Alleged Crown money launderer arrested in Bangkok

Last Updated Wed, Mar 6th by Mia Chapman

A man alleged to have laundered millions of dollars through Crown Resorts has been arrested in Thailand and is facing extradition to Australia. Brisbane Times…

Wynn pivots to grow fourth quarter earnings

Last Updated Mon, Feb 8th by Mia Chapman

A pivot in its target market has helped Wynn Resorts grow its earnings in Macau. Calvin Ayre reports that the company saw its…

Spectacle’s licence yanked for staff members’ alleged election tampering

Last Updated Fri, Feb 5th by Charlotte Lee

A former casino chairman has become embodied in an alleged election tampering saga which has led to his casino licence being revoked. Calvin Ayre…

Star benefits for Crown uncertainty

Last Updated Sat, Jan 14th by William Brown

The constant uncertainty surrounding Crown Resorts’ new Sydney venue is music to the ears of rival casino operator Star Entertainment, analysts have revealed. JPMorgan analysts upgraded…

Revenues fall at South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos

Last Updated Fri, Feb 5th by Noah Taylor

The operator of South Korea foreigner-only casinos said that its sales declined by more than one third in January, with year-on-year sales down almost two-thirds.

South Korean casinos remain closed until mid-February

Last Updated Wed, Feb 3rd by Charlotte Lee

A number of South Korean foreigner-only casinos will remain closed until February 15. Asgam reports that Grand Korea Leisure has extended the closure…

Hunt is on for South Korean casino employee accused of stealing millions

Last Updated Tue, Feb 2nd by William Brown

A former employee is being chased by South Korean police, accused of stealing US$13.4 million from a local casino. Asgam reports that authorities…

Casino operator could be forced to sell assets to pay staff

Last Updated Tue, Feb 2nd by Noah Taylor

A casino operator in the Northern Marianas will be forced to sell off its assets to pay for more than $1 million in debts. RNZ…

Brawl erupts at Crown Perth as party buses implicated

Last Updated Mon, Feb 1st by Ethan Anderson

A fight broke out in the car park at Crown’s Perth casino last Saturday night, with as many as 70 people involved in the affray.

Las Vegas Sands suffering from pandemic induced losses

Last Updated Fri, Jan 29th by Charlotte Lee

The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on global casino operator Las Vegas Sands, which reported a fourth-quarter loss. Barrons reports that on…

Macau loses two Michelin star restaurants in 2021

Last Updated Fri, Jan 29th by William Brown

The Macau casino sector has seen a decline in the number of Michelin-starred restaurants at its casino resorts. GGR Asia reports the latest…

US casinos slowly start to reopen their facilities

Last Updated Thu, Jan 28th by Noah Taylor

As the casino industry has been crippled by the coronavirus pandemic in recent months, there is some good news for brick-and-mortar businesses. Card Player…

Boston casino returns to 24/7 operations

Last Updated Thu, Jan 28th by Mia Chapman

Encore Boston Harbour has been given the green light to reopen its casino floor 24/7. Biz Journals reports that the gaming floor at…