Crown Perth News - Page 2

International News Brief: Burswood shares fell yesterday after the sudden departure of PBL head Peter Yates threw doubt on the prospect of a higher offer coming from the Packer's media and gaming company.

International News Brief: More than 2000 people were evacuated from a Perth casino after a man released pepper spray on the gaming floor.

International News Brief: Kerry Packer is expected to launch a fresh assault against Burswood Casino within the week.

International News Brief: Shares in Burswood Ltd, operator of Perth's casino and hotel complex, rose 17 cents, or 13.5 per cent, to AUD$1.43 after Kerry Packer's Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd last night made a takeover bid.

International News Brief: Kerry Packer's Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd has strengthen its grip on Australia's high-roller gambling market by launching a $580.6 million bid for the remainder of Western Australia's Burswood Casino.

International News Brief: Kerry Packer is poised to recoup AUD$3 million of his investment in Burswood on the back of a profit recovery which has also sparked renewed speculation about a takeover bid by the billionaire.

International News Brief: Burswood Ltd shares rallied after Perth's casino operator pleased the market by unveiling an unaudited first half 2003/04 operating profit of about AUD$23 million.

International News Brief: Publishing and Broadcasting Limited has acquired a stake in the Burswood Casino in Perth, Australia.