Australia News - Page 15

International news brief: An Australian gambler who lost millions in a A$1.4 billion ($909 million) gaming spree is suing one of the country's largest casinos.

International news brief: Lawsuit claims casino executives knowingly lured chronic gambler back to tables.

International news brief: Since August, as world and Australian financial markets crashed, Canberrans have parted with more than $44million.

International news brief: Brisbane hotel to be investigated by gaming authorities for offering free gambling money with meals sold in its bistro.

International news brief: Fines of up to $11,000 will be in place for clubs who don't comply.

Filtering plan would affect pornography and overseas online casino sites, which are illegal to run in the country.

International news brief: Clubs Australia wants to allow family members to report on gambling addicts.

International news brief: First day jump in crowd numbers, lends weight to the theory that Australians are more likely to gamble in bad economic times.

International news brief: Can a new outdoor poker machine area, sports betting area and a lick of paint really transform Star City from an ugly duckling into a swan?

International news brief: The other woman was taking a toilet break during a late-night roulette session when Ms Yiannakakis assaulted her.

International news brief: A high-roller has high-tailed it out of Melbourne after a disastrous $3 million losing streak.

First annual “CAP Down Under” to be held November 25 - 28 in Sydney, Australia.

International news brief: Tabcorp has announced plans for a $475 million redevelopment of Sydney's Star City Casino.

International News Brief: The Queensland Government will crack down on pubs and clubs that operate as virtual 24-hour casinos in city suburbs.

International News Brief: Only 2200 machines have been removed since legislation was passed in 2004 and plans to cut the remaining 800 have stalled.

Gambling on an empty stomach isn't fun. Who needs hunger headaches when you're trying to decide whether to split aces? Plus, many casinos offer restaurants with high-end chefs and great food. So if you're looking for plenty of restaurant options on your next trip, check out these places.

International News Brief: Local government bodies want gaming machine revenue from each Victorian venue released to ensure fair competition in bidding process for new licences

International News Brief: An aquatic centre under the sea and two more casinos are the first revolutionary ideas put forward as Australia's Gold Coast develops a top 10 list of future attractions.

International News Brief: James Packer's publicly listed gambling company, Crown, and the poker machine maker Aristocrat are bracing for the impact of the strong economic headwinds undermining US casino earnings.

International News Brief: Jeff Kennett has given Crown casino a dressing down, saying that the casino's high-roller rooms are far different from those he opened as premier in 1997.