Australia News - Page 5

World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific (WSOP APAC) will take place April 4-15, 2013, at Crown Melbourne and feature five WSOP gold bracelet events.

Crown’s 2012 Melbourne Poker Championship will be held at the Crown Poker Room 3-14 May 2012.

Inquiry into Star Casino sacking to go further and will report April 5, 2012.

Unibet's acquisition of Australian company Betchoice has been finalised today.

Former manager alleges drug use and bullying at the Star Casino in television interview.

Oliver Speidel, a 26-year-old banker, won AUD$1,600,000 in prize money after taking down the Main Event of the 2012 Aussie Millions Poker Championship.

Andrew Wilkie withdraws support for the government over pokie reform agreement being ripped up.

Former soccer player admits he once lost $448,087 in a single bet on a cricket match.

Talks over pokie reform are ongoing, but Prime Minister admits that Andrew Wilkie's proposal may not have sufficient support in parliament.

Australian government reiterates its commitment to deliver on pokie reform agreement with Independent MP, but opposition remain vehement proposals will not work.

Greens propose gambling addiction be treated with medication Naltrexone as part of their harm reduction policy.

Study shows pokie revenue could drop 17-39 percent under the Green Party's maximum bet proposal.

Opposition leader proposes a ban on broadcasting live odds during sporting events.

James Packer speaks out against pokie reform warning it could hurt tourism.

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

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

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

Growth expectations for Australian gambling companies are modest.

Anti Pokie campaigners highlight second highest pokie player loss recorded at a hotel in the Prime Minister's electoral riding.

Australians are now spending less on gambling than they did in 2002.