Crown Resorts and Lendlease have entered a court case to prevent the development of large commercial and residential complexes in Barangaroo Central. The casino giant and infrastructure company began legal proceedings against the Barangaroo Delivery Authority (BDA) two years ago as it feared that the proposed construction of a new complex in the area would [...]
The Victorian town of Whittlesea has been attempting to decrease the number of pokie machines available in the municipality for some time, and now it seems that local government has received some support from residents. A recent survey conducted by Whittlesea officials aimed at improving livability in the area, determined that more than 61% of [...]
A Senate inquiry into video game loot boxes passed by senator Jordon Steele-John in June is due to begin in Melbourne today. The inquiry comes after a number of state researchers put the suggestion forward that video game loot boxes may be as addictive as pokie machines. Video game players (particularly, those that are very [...]
With the European football season a few weeks away from kicking off, fans around the world have been somewhat in a flurry. However, as we draw closer to the starting date, a recent discovery was made. A total of 60% of the clubs in the top two football leagues in England (the English Premier League [...]
It has been almost a month since the 2018 FIFA World Cup first kicked off, and what an eventful tournament it has been. Over 62 games have been played and 30 teams eliminated; all that is left to do is crown the ultimate victor of the sporting world’s most-watched event. Prior to the tournament, sports [...]
It would be safe to say that for the past few weeks global entertainment media have been focused on providing non-stop coverage of the Royal Wedding and all the events leading up to it. In getting into the spirit of this festive time, many UK bookmakers decided to offer several betting lines, including some rather [...]
The Zagame family – a Melbourne-based family known for their expertise in hospitality – have placed their entire pub, hotel and casino network up for sale. The listing involves multiple properties, including the group’s Vanuatu hotel and casino resort. The sale is expected to fetch an estimated AU$300 million. Zagame Family’s Reason for Sale Some [...]
