The Lasseters Casino in Alice Springs has been ordered to pay AU$18000 (NZ$19175) for failing to bar drunk patrons on several occasions. The Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, the only casino in Alice Springs, allowed drunk customers after there was an increase in the number of people visiting the casino due to new anti-alcohol legislation […]
Caesars has managed to obtain an unrevealed equity share in DraftKings. The Las Vegas gaming and hospitality giant will also be receiving a share of profits generated by DraftKings in every state where their partnership is in effect. Caesars, the biggest US casino operator, manages about 40 properties around 13 states. Sports Betting Partnership – […]
SkyCity has applied with the Hamilton Gambling Council to add 60 more pokies machines to their casino floor to replace three blackjack tables. This application has received a split decision amongst the council, and they have decided to open public submission on the application. Mayor Andrew King was the one who wrote to the Gambling […]
In an effort to reduce the negative impact gambling has on the Tauranga City, officials passed the ‘sinking lid’ policy. As a result, it will gradually decline gambling in the city. Under this ‘sinking lid’ legislation, no new gambling machines or venues will be approved. The policy kicks in on March 14th. Tauranga City Concerned […]
Petrol station supervisor Brett Laurence Rudman has been caught stealing from stations he supervised to fund his gambling addiction. Rudman, from Wellington, collectively stole more than $60,000 from petrol stations. The 29-year-old stole cash from BP Karori and BP Newlands, tobacco stock, and Motor Trade Association (MTA) vouchers. All totalling $60,000. His stealing spree went […]