Tasmania Casinos and Tasmania Gambling

Australia: Independent Senator refutes need to compensate pokie clubs

Independent Senator Xenophon denies there is any need to consider compensating pokie clubs if reform is introduced. read more

Australia: Greens propose simpler pokie laws

Green Party propose an alterative gambling policy to divisive mandatory pre-commitment proposal. read more

Australia: Pokie reform continues to cause rift

Labour MPs may vote against pokie reform, as opposition from electorate becomes clear. read more

Australia: MP Wilkie proposes scheme for pokie reform

MP outlines scheme that would see exemptions and extra time for smaller clubs to comply with proposed pokie reform regulations. read more

Australia: Victoria launches attack on federal pokie plan

Victoria's gaming minister speaks out against federal government pokie curb proposals. read more

Federal fighting pokies bet cut

Federal Group comes out against plan to reduce maximum pokie bet in Tasmania to $1. read more

Pokies ban 'to cost jobs'

The Tasmanian Hospitality Association has spoken out against a Greens plan to phase out poker machines. read more

Tasmania: Woman who stole from employer jailed

International news brief: A northern Tasmanian woman who stole nearly $200,000 from her former employer has been jailed for at least nine months. read more

Tasmanian gaming report released

International News Brief: The Tasmanian Gaming Commission's annual report has been released in State Parliament. read more

Submissions invited for Tasmanian gambling study

International News Brief: Tasmanians are being invited to make submissions to government on the social and economic impacts of gambling. read more

Betfair Wins Australian License

International News Brief: Betfair, a wagering facility that allows members to back losers, was granted a licence on Monday by the Tasmanian Gaming Commission. read more

Betfair Stays Away from Tasmanian Scandal

International News Brief: “UK betting exchange operator Betfair is staying away from a political scandal involving Crown Casino, which is owned by the Betfair’s business partner, Publishing & Broadcasting. read more

Casino Scandal Could Affect Election

International News Brief: At least one senior Labor MP expects the controversy surrounding the Tasmanian Premier to cause problems for the party in the lead-up to the state electio read more

Tasmanian Premier in Casino Scandal

International News Brief: Tasmanian Premier Paul Lennon enjoyed thousands of dollars' worth of free hospitality at the Packer family's Crown Casino in Melbourne last November, days before handing a $700 million internet gambling licence to company chief James Packer. read more

Tasmanian Gambling Numbers Up

International News Brief: Tasmanians continued their gaming growth in 2004-05 with a 5 per cent increase in turnover, the Tasmanian Gaming Commission annual report shows. read more