Australia Gambling

SkyCity to close Adelaide property temporarily

SKYCITY Adelaide is currently expected to remain closed for the following six days until midnight on 24 November.

The Reef Hotel Casino to reopen on Friday

The Reef Hotel Casino is ready to return to action on Friday. The resort in Australia will be running under new hours.

SKYCITY Adelaide reopening its doors

SKYCITY Adelaide welcomes confirmation from the State Government that they will be permitted to welcome back staff and customers when South Australia moves to Stage Three on Monday, 29 June.

Adams wins Inaugural Super High Roller Bowl Australia

Canadian Timothy Adams defeated the 16-entrant field to win AU$2,160,000 at the AU$250,000 event held in partnership with the World Poker Tour at The Star Gold Coast in Australia.

ACMA moves to block nine illegal gambling websites

An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority found the sites to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The ACMA is urging Australian users of these sites to withdraw their money.

Poker Central announces further expansion of its premier poker events in Australia

Events will take place at The Star Gold Coast in Queensland from 25 January to 4 February.

2020 WSOP International Circuit schedule solidified

The WSOP International Circuit has confirmed seven additional stops for the 2020 portion of its schedule, including a new stop at the Casino Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, and a return to Paris, France.

Sky Racing World introduces Climbing Everest promotion

A field of 12 horses descends on Royal Randwick Racecourse to compete in the second running of the $13 million TAB Everest next Friday, 12 October.

Fair Go Casino offers new Tian Di Yuan Su

Australia’s favorite online casino is giving players the chance to experience the power of the elements with Realtime Gaming’s latest Asian-themed pokie.

Realtime Gaming launches San Guo Zheng Ba

Fair Go Casino is taking players back to the times of the ancient Chinese dynasties with the latest pokie.

APCW Perspectives: Speaking of gambling news . . .

An interesting show this week, as one story seems to flow directly into the next. News from the U.K., Canada, the U.S., Australia and China make it a well-rounded episode.

APCW Perspectives: Rules, bans and sarcasm

J. Todd brings the sarcasm as he takes a look at the online gambling news making headlines this week. Stories of note come from the U.K. and Australia. There's also the approval of an industry merger. Plus, the APCW welcomes a new member.

APCW Perspectives: Shared liquidity and cryptocurrencies

J. Todd covers a major victory for shared liquidity in the EU this week. Plus, industry news on cryptocurrency and stories about GVC, IGT and Australia.

APCW Perspectives: 'Unfair obstacles' for UK players

This week, the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is looking at several online gambling companies regarding unfair practices involving player accounts. J. Todd also has news from Australia and Portugal, as well as more fallout over potential changes to fixed odds betting terminals.

APCW Perspectives: Rollin' with the changes

The changes keep on coming for the U.K. market, with news this week from the Gambling Commission and Advertising Standards Authority. J. Todd is also covering stories out of the U.S. and Australia.