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Casinos Austria Sells Gold Reef Stake To Allan Gray

Casinos Austria Sells Gold Reef Stake To Allan Gray

by Staff

Fri, May 29, 2009

Gaming concern Casinos Austria is out to expand its field of operations this year, with moves into areas of gaming other than its traditional casino product and a renewed focus on businesses in which it holds a majority stake. This sale of a minority interest in an African company, whose flagship is Gold Reef City in Johannesburg (l.), gives the operator extra cash and time to spend on its new goals.

Details Of Crown-Victoria Tax Deal Emerge

Details Of Crown-Victoria Tax Deal Emerge

by Staff

Fri, May 29, 2009

Victoria Premier John Brumby and Gaming Minister Tony Robinson (l.) defend deal that raises tax on pokie machines but allows Crown to add 150 tables to its gaming floor.

In Recess, Mexican Legislators Talk Down Licenses

by Staff

Fri, May 29, 2009

With a long summer recess ahead of them, some of Mexico’s legislators are spending their time telling mayors why they should not grant gaming licenses.

Nicaragua Studying Gaming Law

by Staff

Fri, May 29, 2009

With an eye to preventing gambling problems in the young, Nicaragua is studying legislation that would influence where casinos can be located. Other gaming sectors are being examined as well.

Year Of The Tender In Paraguay

by Staff

Fri, May 29, 2009

Tender processes for gaming licenses for casinos, a sports book and online gaming are due to be scheduled by the Paraguayan gaming commission sometime in the next several weeks.

Crown Faces Investigation Over Gambler’s Suit

by Staff

Fri, May 29, 2009

High roller wants Crown Casino in Melbourne to return more than $20 million he lost after being re-admitted to the casino.

ATM Company Owner Says He Pilfered $1.2 Million

by Staff

Fri, May 29, 2009

Head of Cash is King ATM admits to long history of stealing; Saskatchewan Indians seek restitution.

South Africa License Fight Gets Nasty

by Staff

Fri, May 29, 2009

Sun International is not about to surrender its existing casino license to a newcomer without a fight—even if it means bending the rules a little.