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Pokie-reform measure on limiting ATM withdrawal limits in gambling venues may not be enforced, as Social Affairs Minister issues directive.

Team888 Ambassador and Poker pro Jacob "Jake" Balsiger finished in third place in the Aussie Million's Poker Championship's flagship Main Event .

Two British footballers admit they helped fix matches in Australia's Victorian Premier League.

Another Australian player hits the progressive Treasure Nile jackpot at All Slots Casino.

The Queensland state government said on Friday that Tony Fung's casino proposal was declared a "coordinated project" on August 1, the first step in the government's approval process.

The final stop of season 5, in Queenstown, sees Jonathan Karamalikis, Liam O’Rourke and Tom Grigg take to the felt for the first time in their new roles.

Harry Kakavas appeal, against verdict in his Crown Casino case, dismissed by the High Court.

Crown will cut some existing jobs in cost reduction move as it bolsters its plan to develop a Sydney casino.

Australian government propose new limits on betting advertisements during sports coverage on television.

Poker superstar Daniel Negreanu won his fifth World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet and more than $1 million at the inaugural WSOP Asia Pacific Main Event on Tuesday. The bracelet is Negreanu's first since 2008 and moves him into a tie for 12th on the all-time bracelet list.

Daniel Negreanu has added $1,038,825 to his career winnings after finishing first in the Main Event at the World Series of Poker Asia Pacific.

Australia's largest casino fell victim to a betting scam in which a high roller reportedly netted AUS $32 million (U.S. $33 million) in an "Ocean's Eleven"-style heist.

The casino has been subject to a huge makeover, with Crown Casinos spending more than AU$750 million on the project.

A recent survey showed Australians have increased their online gambling spend and decreased land based gambling spend.

Australian market strong for Sportingbet, now accounts for 70 percent of revenue.

The region’s only national poker tour, the ANZPT launched in February 2009, attracting more than 1,300 players.

Healthy profit increase, but Crown says it could have been even higher.

Gambling addictions threaten to tarnish the reputation of quality online casinos.

Interim report that reviewed current illegal status of online gaming in Australia recommended liberalising the law and concurrently implementing harm-reduction strategies.

Property developer loses his case against the Crown Casino to recover his gambling losses.