Australia News - Page 7

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

Queenland to get 1,000 more pokies by year end.

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.

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.

Scam sports betting scheme attracts 500 complaints.

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