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. […]
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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 […]
Australian Casinos Remain Operational; Poker Tournaments Cancelled, Cash Games Running
The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been making headlines all over the world for a few months now. Due to its highly transmissible characteristic, the virus has already managed to infect close to 700 citizens in the Australian region. The unfortunate situation has caused a total of six deaths in the said continent to date, […]
World Poker Tour announces three new festivals to be held at The Star Gold Coast, Australia
With the success of last year’s inaugural WPT Australia series, there is no surprise that the World Poker Tour would be coming back to the country anytime soon. Earlier this week, the internationally televised gaming and entertainment brand announced three new WPT festivals to take place at The Star Gold Coast, Australia in the next […]
Crown Perth 2020 Perth Poker Champs awards Dale Marsland as Main Event Champion
With Australia’s sunniest capital being a long-time participant in the poker community, it is no doubt a great stop for international players. The Crown Perth 2020 Perth Poker Champs series was recently concluded with Dale Marsland bagging a six figure win by taking down the Main Event. The festival was held from February 20, 2020 […]
Inaugural Australian Poker Open begins; Canadian pro Mike Watson wins opening event for A$177,000
The year has just begun and immediately it is poker round the clock for Australia. Having concluded the Aussie Millions in Melbourne, games quickly shifted to Queensland for two new high roller events at The Star Gold Coast in Broadbeach. Games are in progress and there to ignite the tables are some of the world’s […]