The return of World Poker Tour to Australia isn’t a surprise to many with its 2019 debut in the country well met with success. Held in The Star Gold Coast, the inaugural WPT Australia exceeded expectations having garnered more than 3,000 entries across its 10-day event schedule. Over AUD 3.1 million (~USD 2.09 million) in […]
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Aussie Briefs: Local John Bogdanovski scoops up 2021 Poker Palace Summer Championships title; WPT League Sydney finds new home in St. Johns Park
Live poker in Australia is alive and recovering well as compared to the rest of the world who are still seeing the drastic effects brought about by the current global health situation. Back to back great value tournaments are lined up on schedule and targeted mainly for local players as major operators begin to resume […]
Australia blocks more gaming websites
The fight for legalized online poker in Australia has been a long winding battle for the last two decades with the government firm on its decision to ban citizens from taking part in the popular sport. Since the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA)’s implementation in 2001 which prohibits gambling providers to offer services including the likes […]
$2 billion Sydney casino in trouble as Bergin Inquiry deems Crown Resorts unsuitable to hold NSW license
The Crown name, whilst hugely popular for its luxurious and 5-star integrated resorts, has been tainted with a series of high profile cases and legal issues in recent years. Since the publicized arrest of its 18 staff members in 2016, its reputation has been struggling to improve from the unfortunate exposure. Evidence of accounts broadly […]
Manila, Brisbane: Live poker rooms begin to reopen in Asia-Pacific
Ending the year with some good news, the heavily affected Asia-Pacific region is slowly seeing a return of live poker games into the scene. While the past ten months has been definitely a rocky road for most, the recent reopening has the local poker communities filled with excitement as cash games become available once again. […]
2021 Aussie Millions postponed indefinitely
Live poker has been greatly affected this year, with the risks tied to the novel coronavirus remaining a serious concern for public health. Considering the limitations, Australia has seen its share of live games making a gradual comeback, offering cash games to players eager to enjoy some poker action. However, local enthusiasts will have to […]
Crown unfit to keep casino license? $2 billion Sydney mega casino opening threatened
Crown Resorts Limited, Australia’s largest gaming and entertainment group, is a brand that many, in the gambling industry or not, are familiar with. Having gained its popularity for its luxurious locations, the Crown name has also seen its share of controversies in recent years. The publicized arrest of its 18 employees back in 2016 widely […]
Australia’s live poker scene takes a step back amidst Coronavirus outbreak
Similar to other international countries, Australia was seemingly on the road to normalcy with non-essential businesses and even casinos reopening its doors to the public last June. Further easing of restrictions earlier this month was a result of continuous low new cases recorded throughout the country aside from the recent outbreak seen in the […]
Australia Live Poker Update: Australian Poker Tour announces first post-covid event this coming September; Crown Perth poker reopened
The path to normalcy is slowly coming to light as countries attempt to begin restarting their economies in combat against the impact of the ongoing worldwide pandemic. News of casinos and poker rooms being open and available once again were evident these recent couple of weeks giving poker enthusiasts across the globe hope for live […]
Everything You Should Know about the Upcoming Crown Sydney AU$2 Billion Casino
With the growing demand for casino gaming, Australia is keeping up with the rise of luxury integrated resorts and is set to establish their second casino in the city of Sydney this year. The AU$2 billion project will inevitably change the overall state of the country’s gaming operations after the company successfully gained a carefully […]