Tabcorp reassures NSW clubs over racing vision

Tabcorp CEO David Attenborough has written to NSW club managers.

James Thomson

CEO David Attenborough has moved to reassure club managers in NSW the gaming giant will not turn off their Sky Channel racing vision.

ACCC chair Rod Sims was hit for six by Federal Court judge.

'Plants will close, jobs will go'

ACCC boss Rod Sims says the gas crisis was making life impossible for manufacturers, blaming state bans on exploration and LNG projects chasing higher overseas prices.

Tabcorp argues it has support from most racing industry bodies and some pubs and clubs bodies around the country for its ...

Tabcorp takes Tatts merger to tribunal

John Stensholt and James Thomson

Tabcorp appears to have made a pre-emptive strike before the ACCC has even made a final decision.

Tabcorp chair Paula Dwyer's $6 billion bod for Tatts Group, chaired by Harry Boon, appears to be on track.

Tabcorp, Tatts deal may close earlier than expected, analysts say

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has failed to turn up any insurmountable roadblocks to the Tabcorp and Tatts Group merger, according to analysts.

The $26 billion wagering industry is still dominated by Tabcorp and Tatts Group, but the amount wagered online, $13 ...

Tabcorp, Tatts wagering tie-up overcomes first hurdles

Jessica Gardner and John Stensholt

The competition watchdog has raised some concerns but is satisfied punters have choice over where to place their bets.

Just as most gamblers can't beat the house, most of us can't beat the market.

Gambling or investing: play it safe

Margaret Werthein

Investing is gambling complexified.

New Aristocrat CEO Trevor Croker, right, is taking over from Jamie Odell and will be based in Las Vegas.

New Aristocrat CEO leaving for Las Vegas

John Stensholt

The new Aristocrat CEO has big shoes to fill and he's determined to keep the company's status as a growth stock.

VGW is being presented as a high-growth business.

VGW plots March IPO

Virtual Gaming Worlds met Sydney and Melbourne fund managers last week to drum up interest for a raising ahead of hitting the ASX in March.

Two minute miracle: Crown's lightening CEO news

James Thomson

Crown Resourts has denied it had failed to keep the market properly informed of chief executive Rowen Craigie's departure.

Crown Resorts' major shareholder James Packer will receive more than $385 million in dividends.

Packer reaps $387m from bumper Crown dividend

James Thomson

Crown Resorts chairman John Alexander made "no apologies" for the special dividend that would enrich major shareholder James Packer.

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Crown Resorts said it was paying a special 83c dividend.

Crown hit by VIP plunge, cuts dividend

James Thomson

Crown Resorts said its 'normalised' net profit fell 9.1 per cent to $191.3 million, dragged lower by a drop in Australian VIP revenue.

Crown Resorts CEO Rowen Craigie endured a long decade at the helm as Crown's fortunes waxed and waned.

Crown boss Rowen Craigie stepping down

Crown Resorts CEO of 10 years, Rowen Craigie, will announce his retirement on Thursday.

Tatts Group's lotteries business suffered a fall in revenue.

Fewer big jackpots hurt Tatts lottery unit

John Stensholt

Fewer big jackpots means fewer people buying lotto tickets. Tatts Group's net profit slumped 15.2 per cent to $123.5 million.

The Star Entertainment Group is refurbishing its flagship Sydney casino.

Star international VIP business hit after Crown arrests

John Stensholt

The Star's international VIP business was down 27 per cent in November and December.

Tabcorp said it had failed to inform AUSTRAC of some suspicious transactions.

'Dirty money' claims cost Tabcorp $80m

Patrick Durkin

Gambling operator Tabcorp has agreed to pay a record $45 million fine over "dirty money" claims brought by the regulator.

William Hill executives are understood to be thinking about the company's future in Australia.

Corporate bookies in talks to hedge their bets

The corporate bookmakers are at it again.

The planned tower will be Melbourne's tallest and just come in under the limit imposed by air-traffic restrictions.

Crown to build Melbourne's tallest tower

Larry Schlesinger, Nick Lenaghan and John Stensholt

James Packer's Crown Resorts has won government approval for a 90-storey hotel and apartment skyscraper in Melbourne.

SkyCity Entertainment said revenue from ordinary activities and including interest fell 4.8 per cent to $821.48 million.

SkyCity profit jumps 18pc

SkyCity has posted an 18 per cent lift in first-half profit as improved trading at its Auckland casino offset a weaker performance from its Australian units.

James Packer's CrownBet deal will come as a blow to Tabcorp, which still relies heavily on bets placed by customers in ...

Crown makes $300m bet on NSW with Clubs deal

John Stensholt

CrownBet's deal with Clubs NSW is the biggest investment the company has made.

Crown moves fast on Tabcorp-Tatts territory

Crown Resorts' push into the pubs and clubs of NSW underlines why Tabcorp can't afford to lose the battle to takeover Tatts.

James Packer's Crown Resorts' CrownBet will sign a deal with Clubs NSW.

Crownbet to upset Tabcorp NSW clubs monopoly

John Stensholt

James Packer's Crown Resorts' online wagering business CrownBet is set to sign a groundbreaking partnership with Clubs NSW.

Tabcorp chief executive David Attenborough.

Tabcorp dividend blooper a miss for advisers

Tabcorp's investors weren't feeling charitable last Thursday when chief executive David Attenborough presented a lower interim profit effected by $43.8 million of one-off costs. The market sell-off pushed shares down 5 per cent (wiping $197m of value), and only lower since.