Category: news

Casino mogul James Packer has struck gold in an amazing deal with the Sri Lankan government, which will see the Australian casino company Crown build a venue there at highly reduced tax rates that are set to last for at least twenty two years after the new resort opens.

It looks as though Australian buyers from firms who know all about casinos are thinking about buying property in the US, with the possibility of purchasing one of the Harrah’s venues in order to add to their existing casino list – which includes the Crown Casino.

There will be plenty players who are involved in Australian online gambling who were involved in satellite tournaments already, but now at last the APPT Melbourne is underway at the Crown Casino. You can see some great games including the Main Event finale still to come there.

James Packer is putting himself forwards to be the man who teaches the Japanese about casino games, having stated his intentions to run a new casino there if the bill which is being talked about now makes its way through parliament to allow new gambling resorts.

Gamblers in South Australia seem to be more interested in online casino games and bets these days than they do with the slot machines which they are used to playing, and this has a big impact on revenues.

A new deal with the SkyCity Casino in Adelaide will really give it the chance to compete with Australian online gambling, with the addition of new entertainment and facilities, an extension of their exclusive license to 2035, and higher limits on wagers and game amounts.

A new contender in Australia has stepped forward, as Chinese tycoon Tony Fung reveals plans for a huge casino resort in Cairns providing everything Chinese tourists could ask for about casino games, sports, high end retail, and other forms of entertainment plus a hotel.