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Australia Police Officers Investigation Probe Over Casino Fight... A
double Australian tag team...4...off-duty police officers are under investigation
over a brawl at Adelaide's famous SkyCity Casino. Just after midnight yesterday,
a bloke came out of a toilet and complained to a guard a group of men were harassing
him. News outlet Channel 7 reported last night the group emerged from the toilet
and approached the man, who is alleged to have told them: "Leave me alone,
I don't want anything to do with this."
A fight then erupted, in which
casino gaming tables were knocked for six and seven security guards rushed to
the incident. The men were notified Hindley St police had been called, to which
they allegedly replied: "We are the police." Police are reviewing security
footage, and Superintendent Graham Goodwin said an investigation was continuing.
We wish the police good luck with the investigation - both sides of the police. Snoop
Dogg Enjoys Time In Australian Casinos; Star City In Sin City Sydney.. With
hip-hop stars Snoop Dogg and Nelly have been enjoying their time down under in
Australia. At an announced side-show in Sydney's Star City Casino last weekend,
the two famed hip-hop stars shocked the crowd when an ensemble of acclaimed Supafest
co-stars joined them on stage. Industry luminaries The Game, T-Pain, Busta Rhymes,
Fat Joe and Spliff Star all joined in the fun. They wowed fans with an hour of
freestyle rapping. The show is already being described as the biggest hip-hop
show in Australian history. Star City in Sydney is hoping to look after them again,
as is the Tabcorp owned sister casino on the Gold Coast - Jupiters Hotel and Casino. Famous
Australian Gambler And Sportsman Brendan Fevola Will Pay Kids' Charity... You
know the name, and you know some of his games. AFL, poker and casino slots. Fev
will make a payment to well known and respected charity Variety. They will be
the beneficiary of ex AFL star Brendan Fevola's drunken New Year's Eve. The former
Carlton and Brisbane full forward will pay about $2000 to the charity to avoid
charges of obstructing police and public nuisance. Fevola was arrested after ignoring
police instructions to get off the road in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley about 4.30am
on New Year's Day. The situation degenerated when he resisted arrest and threatened
police, allegedly saying: "Come on, take your hat and badge off, I'll smash
you." The dual-Coleman medallist had pleaded guilty to the charges but entered
mediation talks with police this month to have them dropped. He also wrote a letter
of apology to the police involved. Fevola's lawyer Jim Coburn told Brisbane Magistrates
Court yesterday mediation had been successful and a commitment has been signed
for Fevola to donate the money. The charity, Variety Queensland, was chosen by
police. Fevola has two weeks to fulfil the mediation terms. Fevola, who has struggled
with gambling and alcohol issues throughout his career, lost about $1 million
through betting and admitted he attempted suicide at his lowest point. He spent
two months in rehab to deal with mental health and addiction issues after the
altercation with police. The living legend was sacked by the Brisbane Lions while
he was still in rehab, a move which drew criticism from some quarters, including
the AFL Players' Association. Fevola moved back to Melbourne after his release
from rehab to be closer to his family, however he is now estranged from his wife
Alex and three daughters. His battle with gambling is ongoing. He has been removed
from James Packer owned Crown Casino as well as a suburban pokies venue in recent
months. Fevola has not given up hope of returning to the AFL, playing for VFL
side Casey Scorpions to help rebuild his career. We wish Fev well with his ongoing
journey. Crown
Casino Grease Shaft Trap Man Ocean's One Slips Legal Charges In Melbourne... A
Melbourne 26 year-old known as "Grease Trap Man" and "Ocean's One"
after he was rescued from a ventilation shaft at Crown casino walked out...slipped
away if you will... a free man from court yesterday. Melbourne Magistrates' Court
heard two charges against Brook Adrian Valencic, 26, had been withdrawn by prosecutors.
Valencic, of Sydenham, faced a charge of criminal damage to a door at Crown and
a second charge of trespass, over the incident in July last year. It is believed
the crim defence planned to argue he was so drunk he could remember nothing of
the incident and police concluded they could not prove the charges. Valencic spent
hours trapped in the grease-filled ventilation shaft and was pulled clear by a
search and rescue crew after staff at the Automatic Cafe heard screaming when
they turned on the ovens. He was covered head to toe in grease, as was worried
his might of been in line for a cooked alive number ala battered fish fry. The
rescuers had to crawl into the shaft to rescue Valencic, who was hot and dehydrated,
but otherwise unharmed, yet a touch worried about what was about to get cooked.
At the time of the incident firefighters thought he entered the steel duct from
a stairwell, crawled about 30m, and then fell vertically through the vents until
he became wedged above the cafe's grill. Valencic left court without talking to
the press. Crown Casino security and law enforcement agencies will be watching
Crown Casino like hawks as The Logies is to take place on the 1st May, opened
by performing artist come casino babe Katy Perry. Aristocrat
Aussie Battle Returning To Casino King; Tarzan, Mr. Cashman Headline Aristocrat's
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Gaming Summit. "Tarzan(R)" and "Mr. Cashman" of Cashman Fever(TM)
will be front and center as Aristocrat unveils its newest games that will help
operators across the South give their customers the greatest gaming experience
every day. Aristocrat will be in booth #812, where the stunning new video slot
game Tarzan®Lord of the Jungle™ will bring a call of the wild to the
tradeshow floor. Tarzan Lord of the Jungle is the newest title in Aristocrat's
award-winning VERVEhd™ cabinet, where the game's big screen style action
stretches top to bottom. The game is complete with incredible stereo sound, seven
high-hit frequency bonus features and a four-level progressive with a jungle-sized
top jackpot of $250,000. Co-starring at the event is every casino player's best
friend, Mr. Cashman™, who is now starring in the new video slot game Cashman
Fever™. Cashman Fever brings the fun and excitement that players have come
to expect from Mr. Cashman to a scorching hot new level. Cashman Fever is a new
feature-rich, highly entertaining gaming experience with four red-hot, high-frequency
Cashman Fever bonus features and an exclusive Cashman Fever Progressive Link feature
that offers 20 jackpot pools. Aristocrat is riding a wave of award-winning success,
and the company will be showing off its most recent award-winning products, including
More Hearts™ and More Chilli™, the opening titles on Aristocrat's all-new
and award-winning game category Mega Pay™, which was recently named one of
the Top Ten Slot Floor Products for 2011 in the fifth annual Casino Enterprise
Management Slot Floor Technology Awards. Aristocrat will also be showing its all-new
game category Win Your Way™ and its industry-exclusive Nteractiv™ LCD
Programmable Buttons, which were both recently named to the list of Casino Journal's
annual "Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Awards." Aristocrat
will introduce southern operators to Stuntman Sam™, the company's newest
hero who in this thrilling new game attempts several heart-stopping, death-defying
feats to give players an entertaining gaming experience and a big win. And "Rock
Star of the Art World," Michael Godard's work will be on display in Monster
Boogie™, the hilarious sequel to the instant player favorite Rockin Olives™.
Also showing Gazellions™ and Fortune Fantasy™, where players have a
chance to play four games at once; and the latest entry in Aristocrat's Reel Tall
Tales™ line, The Headless Horseman™, a triple standalone progressive
with five bonus features. They're not just games, they're Aristocrat games, and
they give the greatest gaming experience every day. Return
to the Scene of the Crime; Sin City Sydney Crime Tourism... Gamblers,
histories and many tourists will love this. From murder and robbery to gambling
and civil unrest, Sydney’s turbulent history will be revealed as we visit
crime scenes from the past and present in this fascinating walking tour of Circular
Quay and The Rocks.
The walk starts from the Justice & Police Museum and
winds its way through the city to finish in The Rocks. Both planned and spontaneous
true crime stories are looked at in detail on this tour. Details:
Justice & Police Museum Address
4-8 Phillip St
Sydney 2000
Telephone 02 9252 1144
Price from $20.00
to $25.00
Date Tue 03 May
Alternative dates Tue 17 May
Open 6-8pm
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City: crime & corruption in 20th-century Sydney No
city in the world can rival Sydney's tolerance for organised crime - Professor
Alfred W McCoy, 1980. In the second half of the 20th century, Sin City was in
every way a fitting nickname for Sydney. Organised crime held a grip on the city
and corruption was rife, infiltrating the top levels of politics, law and justice.
Focusing on the 1940s to the 1980s, this exhibition will examine some of the audacious
crimes, fascinating people and various vice trades – from suburban SP bookmakers
and sly-grog sellers to narcotics dealers and flashy illegal casinos – that
bankrolled corruption...
Website: HHT Keith
Bulfin; Casino And Business Criminal Tells His Story In Undercover Tell All Book... His
colourful story, described in his autobiographical novel Undercover, reads like
a movie script. Bulfin says while the novel is fiction, it is based on the true
events of his life. The events may sound fantastical, he says, but he can prove
it all actually happened. The story starts in the 1990s, when he was running a
mortgage company, and fell out of favor of the law on a charge of conspiracy to
defraud in the valuations of Lasseters Casino and Dreamworld. “My lawyers
said, ‘You’ve got no chance, they’ll throw the book at you’.
I pleaded guilty and got sent to prison,” he says. Bulfin was stabbed and
beaten several times at Port Phillip Prison, and progressively moved to higher
security sections with tougher criminals at every turn, until he ended up in a
so-called supermax unit. "There are 20 people in the unit, and you’re
under surveillance 24/7. It’s one of the worst units in Australia,"
Bulfin says. Bulfin advised he has a good reason for writing a book about such
a dangerous man, someone who could easily arrange for him to be killed. "I
was sick of psychologists. I thought I’ll write a book, and maybe it’s
therapy," he says. "Also, by writing a book, I’m safer, and now
no-one can threaten me." Bulfin says his book, which was originally intended
to be released as a true story, is going to be made into a movie called The Banker.
Keith Bulfin will be speaking at this year’s Bayside Literary Festival on
May 22 from 1pm–2.30pm. The event will be held at the Brighton Savoy, 150
The Esplanade. Cost is $10, and afternoon tea will be provided. Aussie
Rock Gods INXS Play Moncton Casino On July 7... Australian
rock group INXS is going to perform at Casino New Brunswick's Entertainment Centre
in Moncton in July. The band, performing in support of new album Original Sin,
will start the rock n roller Thursday, July 7 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Over
the span of the band's 30-year career, INXS has sold more than 30 million albums
worldwide. They have scored hits on four different continents and have received
MTV Awards, World Music Awards, two Grammy nominations, British Music Awards and
Gold, Platinum and Diamond sales status on their records. They have also performed
over 4,000 live shows for more than 25 million people in almost 50 countries.
First as the Farriss Brothers, then as INXS, the band is made up of brothers Tim,
Jon and Andrew Farriss, along with Kirk Pengilly and Garry Gary Beers. Original
INXS singer Michael Hutchence died in 1997 via a dark and adventurous sexual method
and has been replaced at various times by different singers, notably J.D. Fortune
who grew up in Nova Scotia. Fortune is fronting the band on stage, but on Original
Sin new versions of classic INXS hits were recorded with various vocalists, including
Train's Pat Monahan, Rob Thomas and Ben Harper. Tickets for the Moncton INXS show
go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. Casino execs think INXS will boost numbers to the
venue and should see more folks trying their luck on casino games. Sounds like
something to check out. Punters,
er readers, stay glued to Media Man for
more "can't miss" news on Australian pokies and gambling wars. News Asia
Pacific Mega Gambling News Update, by Greg Tingle - 9th April 2011 Newcastle
NSW War Pokie Laws... New
poker machine restrictions proposed by Tasmanian independent Andrew Wilkie will
"annihilate" pubs and clubs in the Hunter, leaving hundreds out of work,
ClubsNSW Newcastle councillor Jon Chin says. Clubs Australia is launching a $20
million advertising campaign on Monday in an attempt to prevent the introduction
of mandatory pre-commitment technology for all poker machines. Banjo, a John "Singo"
Singleton company is behind the campaign. Mandatory pre-commitment requires pokies
users to commit to a spending limit before they begin gambling. Once they reach
that limit they will be unable to gamble again until the following day or longer,
depending on what restrictions the player sets for themselves. Chin said the cost
of implementing the new technology in the Hunter region would surpass $100 million.
This figure did not include the 40% in revenue clubs would experience once the
restrictions were imposed, he said. "This means Hunter clubs will lose another
$100 million, making it impossible for us to sustain our businesses," he
said. Australian Hotels Association Hunter sub-branch vice-president Bruce Woods
said there was no evidence to suggest the restrictions would discourage people
from gambling. "This won't help pathological gamblers at all but it will
lead to a loss of jobs," he said. "We support the clubs' campaign against
this, it will affect pubs just as much as clubs". Online
Gaming Strong Growth In Asia... Online
gaming industry has grown into a $US3 billion business that provides a good standard
of living to migrant workers in Asia who play games all day and sometimes, all
night! Virtual currency is all the rage, it sometimes gets sold to punters abroad
for cash. A World Bank study demonstrates an emerging industry in which firms
seeking to boost their brands' popularity pay low-skilled workers overseas to
become their Facebook fans or Twitter followers. The study, Knowledge Map of the
Virtual Economy, is the World Bank's first in-depth look at the impact of online
gaming and social media in the developing world. Vili Lehdonvirta, a co-author
of the report, advised that the bank should not pour its money into the industry,
because he said the deal making violated some of the game publishers' terms of
service and was cheating. Known in the business as "gold farming", the
game-playing boomed in the early 2000s with games like World of Warcraft and has
evolved considerably. Labourers in Asia spend numerous hours each day advancing
through levels of an online game, picking up gold, swords and gems that enhance
a game player's status. Then gaming studios, which employ the players, sell those
virtual goods to online retailers. Next step, the retailers sell on those goods
to more than 120 million players globally, many of them in Europe and North America,
who don't want to play the games day and night to gather their own. The bank's
report indicates that online gaming has a positive impact in Asia because 70%
of the industry's revenue remains in the gaming countries, with most of that money
going to the gaming studios. Compared with the $US70 billion coffee market...in
which only a tiny fraction of the revenue remains in the bean-growing countries...the
gaming industry had a "much better development impact", the report states.
A report survey checks out on a group of 26 players and studio managers that offers
a rough, yet rare demographic look at their lives. Most of the players work out
of studios in China, in Beijing or Changsha, capital of Hunan province. They earn
an average wage of $US2.70 an hour, $US1 more than Beijing's minimum wage for
part-time factory work. "The larger point is that online gaming is often
viewed as exploitation, Lehdonvirta said. "Certainly it's not a dream career,
but the players are not at sweatshop levels." The gaming studios keep about
60% of the industry's $US3 billion in revenue. Readers, would you like to be a
prize gather for the gaming studios on that level of pay? Better not answer! Samoan
Casino Proposal Has Social Concerns For Kiwi, Samoan Locals... All
these places have land based casinos - Las Vegas, Monte Carlo, Macau, Melbourne
and just maybe soon - Apia in Samoa. Some business folks have earmarked it as
a future gambling destination, and Kiwi group, the Problem Gambling Foundation
of New Zealand, is advising against it, citing social harms of a casino will outweigh
any economical benefits that the Samoan government will hope to achieve. In an
admission of the dangers of gambling, the proposed casino in Apia will attempt
to bar locals by only allowing the holders of foreign passports to gamble. Problem
#1... many locals have duplicate passports, so getting in to a casino for locals
may not be that hard, and don't even bring up the subject of fake ID. Will the
region get a land based casino? Stay tuned for updates. Clubs
Australia War On Gillard Labor Government Re Pokie Laws... Clubs
Australia has declared "open warfare" on the Gillard government, preparing
a $20 million media campaign to try to stop laws to limit how much punters can
spend on poker machines. Last year "Tasmanian Devil" (MM satire) independent
MP Andrew Wilkie backed Labor to form a minority government in return for a clampdown
on the use of poker machines. Now, the lobby that represents clubs and pubs is
wrestling and punching back, with a media blitz targeting Wilkie and Prime Minister
Julie Gillard. Both Wilkie and Gillard are in big trouble in the popularity polls,
with Labor set to lose the next federal election, following their NSW loss, where
it was bloody and crimson mass. Billboards, a website, beer coasters and more
It's war on nationwide. The campaign has been criticised as misleading for claiming
punters will need a licence to gamble. Clubs Australia executive director Anthony
Ball rejects that. "What we do know is that everyone who plays a poker machine
will need to register and obtain a card, and then insert it into a poker machine
and set a binding limit. There needs to be player tracking, because how else does
the machine know what the player is doing? It will have your private details and
your gambling history on it. Now if that's not a licence, I don't know what is."
Under Wilkie's master plan, gamblers would have to nominate a dollar figure for
how much they are prepared to lose before they start gambling, a scheme known
as "mandatory pre-commitment". Wilkie wants the law in place by 2014
and he has the backing of South Australian independent Senator Nick 'Mr X' (MM
satire) Xenophon. Senator Xenophon describes the Clubs Australia campaign as a
"joke". "This industry is willing to spend $20 million of tax-break
money that they get from community clubs - effectively taxpayers' monies, indirectly
- to peddle lies in terms of a campaign where they haven't even seen what the
final report will say. Whether it's $20 million or $200 million, this mob can
spend as much as they like, but they can't spin that they are causing enormous
damage out in the community. There are 300,000 Australians who either have a severe
gambling problem because of poker machines, or are already showing the signs of
one." Proposed
Pokie Laws With Cost 10,000's of Aussie Jobs... Clubs
Australia advise the changes will cost jobs. They want it to be a voluntary scheme
and have rejected a government request to hold off on the ad war. "It will
cost jobs, for the simple reason that asking Australians to sign on to this licence
to gamble will mean they'll do something else," Mr Ball said. "They'll
go and gamble online where none of these controls exist, or they they'll go to
the TAB - they won't do it at the club.Even the proponent of this, Andrew Wilkie,
is saying that this will cost up to 40% of revenue."
It's all hot fodder
in Aussie Parliament too. Liberal Steve Ciobo sits on the joint committee on gambling
reform, which has been hearing arguments pro and con against a mandatory pre-commitment
scheme. "The committee was charged by the Labor party with the responsibility
to look at a roll-out of pre-commitment," he said. "But Coalition members
will be putting in a dissenting report because the evidence is clear that it's
going to cost jobs, it's going to cost investment, and I'm concerned based on
the evidence that it will make problem gambling potentially worse." The committee
is due to report in the next few weeks. The states and territories have until
the end of May to decide if they will agree to the Wilkie-led reforms. If they
refuse, the Commonwealth believes it has the power to introduce overriding legislation
to impose a national scheme. The pokie industry has shown the willingness to wrestle
all the way to the next election, and perhaps even beyond. It's the lovers VS
the haters. Who will win, and when will the final victor emerge. Stay tuned. Sky
City Entertainment Group Stocks Fall From Sky... Sky
City Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, fell 0.9% to $3.41 amid
media reports that overseas competitors were looking to hire the 500 staff made
redundant or on leave without pay due to the closure of the Christchurch Casino.
SkyCity owns a 50% stake in the business. Casino
Bouncer Thought Disabled Bloke Was Drunk... A
South Australian man with deasiese cerebral palsy says he was refused entry to
the Adelaide Casino because the bouncer thought he was drunk. Mark Thiele was
on a big night out with friends when he attempted to enter the casino, but was
refused by a bouncer aka "gorilla". Thiele says the bouncer mistakenly
thought he was drunk, but the casino is sticking by its decision. "I had
said to the man that I wasn't a drunk, I was crippled," said Thiele, talking
about his rejection on 7.30 South Australia. "He had said to me he was convinced
I was intoxicated even though we said that I had only had a few drinks earlier
on in the evening. "So I can't see why I was singled out and everybody else
in my party wasn't. There was no difference between any of us besides the obvious.
It's a mystery to me really." Last month, he and his friends had walked to
the casino from the city's Hindley Street entertainment strip a few blocks away.
Thiele has trouble moving his body and for him, walking distances is a big effort.
His mate Aaron Nettlebeck says the casino bouncer did not understand. "Walking
that sort of distance does get very, very sweaty over that sort of short period.
It was a bit infuriating that it happened like that after such a nice evening."
Thiele says he has not had a problem at venues until now. "For the vast majority
it's never been a problem. Bouncers that I've come into contact with have been
understanding and even let me skip the line a few times just to put me at ease,"
he said. "Obviously it's a stamina thing that I can't walk these long distances
and stand in lines and all of these things." He says he is considering lodging
a complaint with the commission or under South Australia's liquor laws.The casino's
general manager, David Christian, has offered an apology of sorts. "It was
certainly not our intention that Mark would have felt discriminated against and
I'm sorry that he does feel that way," he said. But he is defending the actions
of his staff. "They believe that they made the right call. I would believe
that with the calibre we have and the training we put into our security officers,
and the level of management that oversees it, that they would be right most of
the time." New
Zealand Christchurch Casino Workers Hurting From Earthquake Financial Aftershocks... Financial
and emotional aftershocks are still be felt by the casino sector after a series
of earthquakes that rocked the Asia Pacific - Japan and New Zealand region. Christchurch
Casino workers are feeling disappointed and even depressed after having failed
attempt to get a bigger redundancy payday.In excess of 500 formally happy and
motivated casino employees were offered redundancy at the central Christchurch
casino last weekend, which was badly damaged in the February 22 quake and has
stayed closed ever since the act of mother nature. Anyone who wants to stay at
the casino will be paid their holiday pay as either a weekly amount or in a "lump
sum". Simply put, they will remain as employees of the land based casino
on leave without pay until the the gambling den opens again. The SFWU (Service
and Food Workers' Union), which reps for 100 plus casino workers, has a meeting
with the casino's managers on Thursday. SFWU strategic industry boss Len 'Razor'
(MM tag) Richards said workers were sombre but firm in their desire about securing
a more attractive redundancy package. The union power that be were also asking
for continued pay for employees that choose to stay on until the casino opens
again. However, he advised management was not prepared to increase the amount
of redundancy pay for staff, but did agree to request for a government wage subsidy.
Due to a private insurance deal and policy in place, the land based casino has
not relied upon the $1.5 million government subsidy available for quake-affected
businesses. Richards stated that the union has contacted earthquake recovery minister
Gerry Brownlee to request assistance to help pay workers who remain employed.
SkyCity, half owner of the famous Christchurch Casino, has projected a $130 million
plus profit this year. It's not known how much financially the quake cost Christchurch
Casino or SkyCity. Christchurch Casino top sheep er top dog...chief executive
Brett 'Ask Him' (MM satire) Anderson said about 70% of employees have indicated
they will stay with the company rather than take the offered redundancy. He said
a number of employees are also being offered jobs offshore. Anderson elaborated
"I'm getting phone calls from Australia looking for our people and likewise
all over New Zealand, and a few of them have spread their wings. More than a few
have gone over to the Gold Coast. It's a lot warmer, it's a lot more stable, you
can swim in the sea, the pay rates are better." Anderson said he still does
not know when the casino will reopen.Employees have a deadline until Monday to
decide whether they will take the redundancy package or stay on. Yep, it's the
money or the box. Workers who have not contacted the company by showdown at 5pm
on Monday will be deemed to have left their jobs and will be paid out a four-weeks-notice
payment, along with their annual leave entitlements. Casino workers, did you get
that. D Day is approaching. A
Media Man spokesperson said "In the current global economy anyone with a
decent job should be grateful, especially in the casino or gaming sector. Well
done to Christchurch Casino management for doing their utmost to assist in their
difficult times. Employers will always want to ask for more... its in the nature.
Land based casinos generally remain popular around the world so good staff will
always be in demand." Media
Man and Gambling911 wish all parties well with their dealings, and hopefully some
win - win - wins will still be possible. States
Probe Sports Betting Ads... Aussie
states are uniting to consider a crackdown on an explosion in advertising of sports
betting, Victoria's Gaming Minister says. Michael O'Brien last night revealed
the betting blitz on sport was being examined by the Council of Australian Governments.
"There is growing concern at the extent to which is becoming inseparable
from the coverage of major sporting events. Kids are being exposed to it constantly
just by watching the footy or cricket," he said.AFL chief executive Andrew
Demetriou said the league had expressed its concerns to stadium managers. Goal
posts, boundary line fences and scoreboards at the MCG and Etihad Stadium have
been plastered with ads from bookmakers. Demetriou said the alarm was raised during
last year's Brownlow Medal telecast. "There seemed to be an enormous amount
of (gambling) advertising after each break," he told press. O'Brien said
the AFL, which enjoys lucrative sponsorship arrangements with gambling giants,
could take responsibility through its media and stadium deals. "It may be
that there's an opportunity for this influence to be exercised to ensure the promotion
of sports betting isn't allowed to detract from family-friendly objectives of
(such) sports," he said. This week, former Demon Daniel Ward revealed in
the the newspapers his battle with gambling. "It's always in your face,"
he said of the ads. "It's like being a drug addict and an advert comes on
saying, 'The first 50 people to ring will get a free bag of marijuana'." Hawkins
Former Ms Univervese Lookalike Kahili Blundell Wins Ralph Swimwear Title At Star... Sin
City Sydney babe Kahili Blundell has snatched the Ralph Australian Swimwear Model
of the Year comp. The Crows Nest bikini super babe bested more than 2000 babes
from all over Australia and Kiwi land to grab the coveted title at Sin Sydney's
Star City Casino on Thurday. "I feel more than special right now, I'm blown
away and so honoured to be given this position," Blundell said. "I was
expecting him to call another number and I stood there thinking 27, is that me?
"It's also my boyfriend's birthday, but I realised it was me and I was shivering."
The 21-year-old Jennifer Hawkins lookalike works as a personal assistant and dabbles
in makeup artistry in her spare time. Blundell says modelling has been tough,
slogging it out for 3 years. "Since November I've been training every week
for this, thinking about it every night," she said. "I've been brought
up to eat very healthy, so I don't have too much trouble doing that, but I definitely
exercise a lot. I've been working very hard so thank god it's all paid off."
The comp saw the 38 finalists strut their stuff in catwalk parades. Sex bikinis
were all the rage. A select group of a bakers dozen were picked, then reigning
champ Emmi Moore handed over her sash and championship title to Blundell. "I've
been doing this for three years now and this is exactly what I've been dreaming
and hoping for," Blundell said. "I'm open to any opportunity and I love
challenges. I've obviously done well in the bikini field, so I might just continue
on this track for a little while." Burlesque babe Sina King from Underbelly
home Melbourne snatched runner-up while second runner-up went to 21-year-old writer
- journo type Tiffany Baker from Fremantle in Western Australia. Australian
Boxer Katsidis To Fight Guerrero In MGM Grand Casino Las Vegas Bloody Sunday... Down
under's Australia's Michael Katsidis and his opponent in Sunday's (AEST) interim
lightweight world-title fight at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Casino, America's Robert
"The Ghost" Guerrero, also have powerful stories. Guerrero's world was
crushed big time circa 2007 when his wife, Casey, was diagnosed with leukemia.
The Californian gave up boxing, giving up his world-title, so he could be by Casey's
side and stay close to their young children as she underwent a bone-marrow transplant.
Things are now looking up for Guerrero. "Casey has been cancer free for almost
a year now," 28-year-old Guerrero, the number one ranked lightweight in the
world and a former featherweight and super featherweight champion, said. Last
year Katsidis' was having a dream run. The likable 30-year-old blokefrom Toowoomba
celebrated his first wedding anniversary with wife Kumiko. He loved being a dad
to their one-year-old daughter Kalia and was preparing for the biggest bout of
his career, a world-title fight in Las Vegas against Mexican legend Juan Manuel
Marquez. Things quickly went downhill when five weeks before the Marquez fight
he learned his 31-year-old brother, champion Australian jockey (horse racing)
Stathi Katsidis, had passed away. Just days later Katsidis' longtime trainer,
Brendon Smith, received two more bad news calls. Smith's nephew got paralysed
from the chest down in an accident and one of the trainer's former boxers passed
away. "We got it all within three weeks and just before the Marquez fight,"
Smith said. Katsidis and Smith made the call to keep training at their Thai boxing
camp and take on Marquez at the MGM Grand Casino, a match that would be voted
the Fight of the Year after Katsidis floored Marquez to the mat in the third round.
Marquez guts and balls by getting up and pounding Katsidis so badly ref Kenny
Bayless ended the match in the ninth round, giving Marquez a ninth round technical
knockout victory. On the eve of the Guerrero fight, Katsidis and Smith, who kept
quite before the Marquez bout, finally opened up about their personal tragedies.
Katsidis did not sleep two days before the Marquez fight. "He was emotionally
spent before he got in the ring and to do what he did under the circumstances
was incredible," Smith said. "I believe if something doesn't kill you
it only makes you stronger," Katsidis said. Guerrero has 22 knockouts in
his 27 professional victories. "This is truly a fight for boxing fans,"
Guerrero, who has a 28 win (18 KO), one loss professional record, said. "You
are going to see two guys go at it and give it their all." The winner of
the match will be named the interim World Boxing Association and World Boxing
Organisation lightweight champions. Promoter 'Golden Boy' Oscar De La Hoya has
named the MGM card "Action Heroes", with another Mexican legend, Erik
Morales, fighting Argentina's exciting welterweight contender Marcos Maidana and
in another welterweight battle, Brooklyn's Paulie Malignaggi VS Jose Miguel Cotto.
The matches will be broadcast live in Australia on Sunday from 11am AEST by Main
Event pay-per-view. "For a boxing card, sounds like it will be value for
money for a bit of a change", said a Media Man insider.
Promotions
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Casino Teams Up With NRL's Melbourne Storm... Melbourne
are expecting a cyclone size backlash as the latest National
Rugby League club to link with a gambling establishment after confirming Crown
Casino as their new major sponsor. In a massive deal snatcher for a club which
last year was disgraced after being stripped of all points and two premierships
during the salary cap scandal, the Storm unveiled Crown as their front jersey
sponsor on Friday. Melbourne chief executive Ron Gauci agreed there would be criticism
of the club's link with gambling. However he defended the arrangement and said
Crown offered a home for Storm supporters, which the club had not had since it
joined the competition in 1998. All Storm after-match and mid-season functions
for members will be held at Crown. The casino believes the sponsorship will boost
their exposure interstate. "I think you'll have those that wish to comment
but I think we need to emphasise what it is that we wanted out of the relationship
and that is a home for our supporter base," Gauci said. "If you think
about what Crown has to offer as an entertainment complex ... this is a great
place to consolidate those activities." The Storm lost major sponsors Host
Plus and ME Bank in the wake of last season's scandal. Gauci said the new sponsorship
delivered a message of confidence in the Storm ahead of the 2011 season. "I
think it does deliver us a substantial message to the marketplace, and for the
club it's very important to have an organisation as big a Melbourne icon as Crown
is to support the club. It delivers a magnificent message about the confidence
the corporate world has in Melbourne Storm and our future direction." The
Storm joined South
Sydney as the second NRL club to have a gambling establishment as their major
sponsor, while Penrith have renamed their home ground Centrebet Stadium and Manly
will also have the Centrebet logo on the back of their jumper. Yes, NRL ramped
up links to gambling are all the rage. A rumour has started that igaming kings
PartyGaming
want into Australia and would accept an NRL jersey, shorts or even stadium deal.
The firm is known for its well known and respected PartyCasino,
PartyPoker and World
Poker Tour brands, which have a strong following in Australia, other parts
of the Asia Pacific, such as New Zealand. Party is also looking to ramp up sports
betting services in the Asia Pacific region. Melbourne's announcement also comes
in the same week as Ryan Tandy, who left the Storm midway through last season
to join Canterbury, was arrested and charged as a result of an ongoing police
investigation into "irregular betting" on a match between the Canterbury
Bulldogs and North Queensland Cowboys last August. Dennis Watt, rugby league general
manager with News Limited, who own the Storm, defended the arrangement between
a gambling establishment and a sport sold as a family game. "I can speak
for Crown as an integrated entertainment, retail complex. It is very much reflective
of the heart and soul of Melbourne and it's a great relationship for us to have
and I don't see a conflict for the relationship the Storm have sought here."
He echoed the views recently expressed by NRL chief executive David Gallop that
the association between sport and gambling "is as old as sport itself".
"Gambling's a part of the Australian way of life, part of our character and
our history," he said. "We advocate moderation, we know that problem
gambling affects less than half a per cent of the population. "You've got
two million problem drinkers, four million smokers, over nine million Australians
suffering levels of obesity which are also big social issues." A
Media Man spokesperson said "The
Crown Casino - Melbourne Storm sponsorship deal looks to be a match made in heaven.
Crown has world class facilities and entertainment is the name of the game. Entertainment
takes many forms, be it football, burlesque, television, rock bands or slot machines
aka one armed bandits. Crown Casino can do it all. Already this deal has generated
national and international headlines, and yes, we are helping spread the word
to our friends in the U.S and Canada. Gambling911, CAP, GWPA and Poker News Daily
are just a few outlets that we expect to run the story. It's balanced and positive
coverage all the way, instead of the agenda driven gaming hater stuff you read
from time to time. Chalk up more browny points for Crown's James Packer and his
world class team at Crown, and good on the NRL and The Storm for seeing the golden
opportunity and moving it into high gear. I never thought I would say this again
after last season's scandals, but Go The Storm!" Australian
Betting Limited 'Bullet Proof' NOT! Says Maker Aristocrat... A
card-based system forcing pokie players to set betting limits isn't a "bullet
proof" solution to problem gambling, poker machine maker Aristocrat Leisure
Ltd says. Aristocrat, representing over 60% of the Australian pokies market, is
instead proposing a machine-based system that lets gamblers set time and/or betting
limits. But the proposal was met with some opposition when Aristocrat executives
appeared before a joint federal parliamentary committee hearing in Sydney on Friday.
The committee is investigating the idea of a pre-commitment scheme using smart
card or other technology to force pokie players to set limits on their gambling.
It follows a controversial commitment from Prime Minister Julia Gillard to Tasmanian
"independent" (so to speak - has seen to be bias and preduduce against
those liking a punt) MP Andrew Wilkie to introduce such a scheme across the country
in return for his support of her Labor government. "As a company, we acknowledge
that there is a problem out there," Aristocrat general manager of corporate
affairs Kristene Reynolds told the hearing. "For us, coming here today is
to come to the table and be part of that solution." The company's managing
director in Australia and New Zealand, Trevor Croker, said card-based systems,
which have been used in other countries, can be manipulated by problem gamblers.
"It is not a bullet proof solution. People do swap cards and have been able
to use multiple cards," he said. "I think finding the complete solution
is going to be a very difficult outcome. "It should not be something we don't
aspire to, but it will be very difficult, from what we see in those (other) markets."
Aristocrat will soon trial a new slot machine that features opt-in pre-commitments,
allowing users the option to set themselves spending or time limits. These machines
could be ready for mass production from the end of 2012, and phased in as part
of the normal machine replacement cycle, Croker said. But with the average cost
of a pokie at $25,000, Labor MP Stephen Jones questioned the Aristocrat executives
on the cost effectiveness of such a solution. "It would be good for Aristocrat,
I can see that. But it's a very expensive solution to the problem, isn't it?",
he asked. Aristocrat general manager of design and development Justin Brown said
smaller venues could be given longer to replace their machines, while newer models
may only require a software upgrade, at a cost of about $3,000. Mr Wilkie, the
committee's chairman, also questioned the motives of Aristocrat's proposal. "I
can't help feeling an element of commercial self interest in your advice to the
committee here," he said. Further questioning resulted in the Aristocrat
executives conceding their machine-based proposal would not prevent problem gamblers
from simply switching machines or venues once they had reached a pre-committed
loss or time limit. The hearings continue in Canberra and Hobart later this month.
In Australia the machines are often known as pokies or poker machines, in the
U.S - slots, and much of Europe - Fruit Machines or Fruities! Queensland's
Sunshine Coast A Big Winner For Lottery Sector; Punters To Win Homes Via BoysTown
Gambling... It's
steal from the rich to give to the poor! Ok, not exactly, but read on and you
will get the drift soon enough. The Sunshine Coast has long been regarded as a
prize location by local residents, but now a range of national and state lottery
organisations are taking notice. BoysTown Lotteries recently unveiled a million-dollar
home in Buderim as its latest prize home offering. Located at 22 Orme Rd, the
home is part of a prize package worth more than $1.5 million. It is arguably one
of Buderim’s most beautiful homes, according to BoysTown’s general manager
fundraising Keith Coventry. "Our previous lottery prize home was in Nerang
(Gold Coast) and the one before that was in Rainbow Bay (Coolangatta). Now we
find ourselves in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast. When deciding on a prize home,
we look at the property itself and then the desirability of the location and the
features of the area," Coventry said. "I think the thing about Buderim
is that you are close to the beach, but you also have those great views over the
ocean and the coastline. I guess you get the best of both worlds. "The Buderim
home has been particularly popular and the retail sales have been very strong."
Yet another contender in the Coast’s prize pool is a home in Mount Coolum,
raising funds for the Mater Foundation as part of the Mater Prize Home Lottery.
Also sporting a million-dollar price tag, the home is located at 47 Boardwalk
Blvd in Coolum’s Boardwalk Estate. Twin Waters is the site of Surf Life Saving
Lottery’s prize home, which is valued at more than $750,000. The three-bedroom
home at Lot 4 Ameen Cct comes with $41,832 in furniture and electrical, along
with 12 months paid council rates. Coventry said funds raised from the BoysTown
lottery would assist the Kids Helpline service, which was in particular demand
since the recent floods. "Kids Helpline is certainly taking a lot more calls
from kids who are worried about the impacts of the floods, or who have been affected
by the floods. A lot of people are seeking assistance with the mental health aspects
of this natural disaster, so I think that is certainly going to be the focus of
much of our fundraising over the coming months." The money raised from Mater
lotteries help funds medical research teams and the purchase of life-saving medical
equipment, as well as supporting patients and families. Surf Life Saving lotteries
assist Surf Life Saving clubs around the country. Aussies, feeling lucky. Go on,
give them a go, and you know the money is going to a good place, if you don't
happen to win. Mind you, feel welcome to check out the slots, poker, bingo and
other casino games showcased on the portal also. BoysTown Lottery will set you
back a bit, while at Media Man partners like PartyGaming, many games can be played
for free or for money. The choice if yours. Hours of entertainment for young and
old - just kidding, check legalities but most counties insist you are at least
18 years old to gamble, and that includes from lottery to poker to slots, ok crew! Clubs
Australia VS Productivity Watchdog: Dog Fight; Bark Worse Than Bite?... Clubs
Australia will today accuse the nation's productivity watchdog of making a mathematical
error in its claim that problem gamblers are responsible for 40% of poker machine
revenue. Media Man spokespersons and investigators have been disputing the "problem
gambling" numbers for almost 2 years! The figure of 40% is being used by
anti-gambling politicians aka "gaming haters" to try to justify new
limits on gambling the Gillard government has pledged to introduce to maintain
the support of independent MP Andrew Wilkie in the hung parliament. Clubs Australia
is fighting a mandatory precommitment scheme that would force pokies players to
set a limit on how much they intend to spend before they start gambling. It claims
the scheme will cost clubs and pubs $2.5 billion nationally and cost thousands
of jobs if it turns off casual gamblers from having a punt, throwing a couple
of bucks down the throat of an "one armed bandit", whilst often sinking
a cold Aussie beer at the same time (not that we endorse it). Beer can change
ones thinking, but you likely knew that already Jack! Politicians backing the
reform have seized on a claim in the Productivity Commission report that problem
gamblers contribute 40% of pokie revenue to justify the crackdown. Clubs Australia
president Anthony 'On The Ball' Ball will tell a parliamentary inquiry in Sydney
today the figure is "highly contentious" and "inaccurate".
In his opening address to the inquiry he will say that the Productivity Commission
claims there are 95,000 problem gamblers who play the pokies and spend on average
$21,000 each year on the machines. When multiplied together, this comes to a total
of $1.995bn, and this figure represents just 16.8% of the $11.9bn total expenditure
on poker machines. "These are not our numbers. These are the figures from
the commission," Ball will say. "Therefore the vast majority of gambling
revenue comes from recreational gamblers." The Productivity Commission used
a range of different methods to calculate the amount spent by problem gamblers
and found both problem and recreational gamblers underestimated how much they
spent on gambling each year. The 40 per cent figure was not derived from multiplying
the number of problem gamblers by the amount they said they spent each year but
was derived from a range of surveys that looked at what gamblers actually spent.
Clubs Australia will tell the parliamentary committee the proposed mandatory precommitment
scheme is a "massive infringement of people's individual rights". "There's
a vast difference between making the pre-commitment available to any player who
wants to use it, and forcing anybody who wants to play a gaming machine to register,
obtain a device and provide personal details or fingerprints in order to be able
to play," Mr Ball plans to tell the inquiry. Australian
Gambling Enquiry: Traditional Gamblers Heading Online For Slots, Poker, Roulette
Et Al; Problem Gamblers VS Problem Child Government Policy?... Using
hi-tech to force pokies players to set betting limits would drive gambling addicts
online in the masses and divert resources away from helping problem punters, a
Senate inquiry has heard. The inquiry, chaired by Tasmanian federal independent
MP Andrew Wilkie, is investigating the concept of a pre-commitment scheme using
smart card or other technology to force all pokies players to set limits on their
gambling. Clubs Australia, the peak body for registered clubs in the nation, on
Friday told the joint parliamentary committee inquiring into the issue it had
reservations about the proposal in its current form. Clubs Australia executive
director Anthony Ball said more research was needed on how effective it would
be. "There is very little good research out there about whether this proposal
or any others are going to work," he told the inquiry in Sydney. "There
are a multitude of gambling opportunities. The strategy must not be to drive (problem
gamblers) online ... The strategy must be to find these people, get them the right
treatment and turn their lives around." He said state regulations on gambling
were sufficient and that a 'one-size-fits-all' policy should not be applied across
all states. Clubs Australia president Peter Newell said the three main issues
regarding the scheme were cost, whether it would reduce problem gambling and the
consequences of implementing it. He said the system failed to work in Norway,
and instead drove problem gamblers to the internet. Five million Australians would
play the pokies in any given 12-month period and the system would only drive away
recreational players, who represented the "vast majority" of gambling
revenue, he said. "As a recreational gambler myself, I am disturbed that
there are people who think I need assistance in determining how I spend my money,"
he said. "Mandatory pre-commitment fails to provide what problem gamblers
need most and that is treatment, and in doing so, diverts attention and resources
away from treatment. Problem gamblers will still gamble in the mandatory pre-commitment
system. They are addicted. But recreational gamblers will walk away from pokie
machines." Newell said the system would be expensive and difficult to implement
across 197,000 machines nationwide, taking years and billions of dollars to do
- forcing clubs to close and costing thousands of jobs - with no indication as
to how effective it will be. It's man VS machine; The People VS The Government,
and The Government VS The Gaming Industry. News media and website portals just
keep lapping up the action resulting in a readership jackpot bonanza. The
Shane Warne Show At Aussie Millions 2011, by Greg Tingle - 27th January 2011 G'day
everyone. How as your Australia Day maties? The casino, gaming and sports betting
news keeps coming thick and fast. Media Man
http://www.mediamanint.com and Gambling911
with the latest and greatest from the land down under... Melbourne:
Shane Warne Shows Again At Aussie Millions... Warnie
wore his poker face on Australia Day as he battled some of the world's best poker
champs at the Aussie Millions Main Event at James Packers' Crown Casino. The spinner
king played among the likes of former boxer and mate Jeff Fenech, fashion designer
from Playboy fame, Christopher Chronis and Australian poker champ Joe Hachem.
Warne and Hachem are the official poker faces of Crown Limited and both enjoy
good relationships with Asia Pacific's gambling and media tycoon, James Packer
aka 'Our James'. Australian
Pubs, Pokie Palaces Feel Financial Pressure, Pokie Takings May Not Save Them... We're
learned that 2 high-profile pub casualties, listed freehold owner Redcape Properties
and venue operator National Leisure & Gaming (NLG) collectively owe about
$860 million to their bank lenders. A senior banker told the press that pub loans
totalling "several billion dollars" were spread across the bigger lenders,
with the absence of pub buyers leaving few options but to extend debt repayments.
Last month the Bank of New Zealand Australia, the business division of NAB, extended
about $150m in NLG loans due at the end of July until January 2012. However, banks
continue to lend on pub freeholds, albeit at reduced loan-to-valuation ratios
of 50-60%. Few are lending on leaseholds. The harder line has fuelled fears of
a further half a % softening in yields in 2011. "If a bank is only willing
to lend 50% for a $20m acquisition, that limits the number of buyers able to stump
up a lazy $10m," the senior industry figure said. While pub markets across
Australia are under pressure, New South Wales...where there has been about 35
receiverships since 2008 - has suffered most. The latest to go into receivership
is Icon Hospitality - the largest tenant of the troubled listed ING Entertainment
Fund. The least affected state is Victoria, where poker machine baron Bruce Mathieson
and Woolworths dominate the pub scene through their Australian Leisure & Hospitality
Group partnership. Likewise, the ALE pub freehold group has the majority of its
properties in Melbourne and Queensland, making it another standout in the listed
pub space. Many Australian leading business people say that the clubs need to
improve entertainment, beyond just offering entertaining "one armed bandits".
Also, good food for the right price may help save the skin of some Aussie pubs,
clubs and hotels. No wonder the club sector is pissed off with 'Mr X', pitching
proposals which will further reduce revenue streams. Aren't you glad you don't
own a pub! Victorian
Government Targets Real Life Underbelly In And Around Horse Racing Scene... The
Victorian Government has authorised the state's racing officials to access information
from more crime-fighting bodies, as part of a crackdown on shady characters. The
Racing Integrity Commissioner, Sal Perna, can now trade data with the Australian
Crime Commission, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, Centrelink
and the Victorian Ombudsman. He was already authorised to view the files of Victoria
Police and the state's gambling regulator. The Racing Minister, Denis Napthine,
says crime is not welcome at the racetrack. "In racing there are millions
of dollars involved on a daily and yearly basis, and this can sometimes attract
people of ill repute," he said. "And the Racing Integrity Commissioner
needs to have access to information with other agencies so that he can investigate
any suggestions of impropriety." Victoria Police was recently criticised
for entering into an information sharing agreement with the Australian Football
League. Dr Napthine says the AFL is a private body, and the same concerns do not
apply. "The Racing Integrity Commissioner is a state public-sector employee,
and he is responsible for protecting the integrity of racing in the state of Victoria,
and that is why he has access to this information,' he said. "He is fully
aware of the issues in terms of protecting privacy." Mr Perna is a former
policeman, corporate security expert, architect of Tennis Australia's Anti-Corruption
Program and also helped develop the AFL's integrity program. Australian
Man With Cancer - Leukaemia Stole Millions To Feed Gambling Habit... A
man with terminal leukaemia has been sentenced to jail for stealing millions of
dollars from a law firm trust account. William Brenton Willoughby, 65, admitted
stealing more than $2 million to buy and train racehorses and gamble. Adelaide
District Court Judge Paul Rice said Willoughby abused his position as a loyal
and trusted employee of the Magarey Farlam law firm and his behaviour was morally
reprehensible. The judge said the man would serve his time harder than others
because of his leukaemia and diabetes. Willoughby has been jailed for 9 years
with a five-year non-parole term. Rumour had it that some inmates go get to play
cards in jail, with decks of cards sometimes being smuggled in we're told. It's
unknown exactly how any wagers are paid in the can, but we suspect with vice like
beer, cigs or even mobile phones which are known to be smuggled in from time to
time. Alice
Springs, Northern Territory: Alice Springs Memorial Club: Real Life Underbelly
Crime Spree... The
manager of the Alice Springs Memorial Club says crime is out of control in the
town. Andrea Sullivan said the club was broken into around one o'clock in the
morning and alcohol was stolen. She said while police were taking a statement
from her, the alleged offenders returned and the police chased them and arrested
them. Ms Sullivan said repeated break-ins have cost the club more than $20,000
over the last couple of months. "I really think that it's as simple as this
- you do the crime, you do the time" Ms Sullivan said. "The justice
system has to be a lot harsher on these people especially these repeat offenders.
"They're coming in over and over and over again and I can tell you the town's
people are getting very tired and sick of it." Police have been kept busy
over the last two days with break-ins at two other licenced premises. Police said
all of the alleged offenders have been arrested and charged. The offers decent
opportunities to have a punt. TAB, Keno, Bingo and Slots we understand. From their
website we learn... TAB - We have the perfect setting for the eager punter, with
an up to date top tipping service supplied by Bet-Busters and screening Sky Channel,
Austar and Foxtel Sports. The TAB has it’s own separate area away from the
hustle and bustle of the rest of the Club. Fully operational seven days a week
with a fully equipped bar and ATM facilities available. KENO - We have a fully
operational Keno Terminal and several screens to view the Keno situated throughout
the Club. BINGO - Bingo sessions are held privately in our hall separated from
the main Club area. Guests are welcome to try their luck at winning cash jackpots.
Monday eyes down at 7:30 pm Sunday eyes down at 1:30 pm. Gaming - All the gaming
functions are incorporated in one area of the club and include 45 Gaming Machines;
Keno; TAB; Eight Ball & Darts rooms The gaming area reflects a casual and
inviting ambiance with a modern and bold decor. In addition to the integrated
gaming area is a further convenience of an outdoor smoking area that is central
to all. The outdoor smoking area is a tastefully designed including a tiled floor
and shaded area. Situated just off from the Main Bar you can enjoy a drink and
a flutter on one of our 45 gaming machines. We have a 13 machine Aristocrat “Fast
Lane” Hyperlink Jackpot system, 8 machine TAB “Rocket to Riches”
linked Jackpot system, 7 machine IGT “Jetsetter” linked Jackpot system
and an excellent variety of stand alone machines. The Club has a policy of responsible
gaming and children under the age of 18 are not permitted in this room. The Gaming
Room opens from 11am till late Monday to Saturday and 12pm - 9pm Sunday. We open
on all public holidays except Easter Friday and Christmas Day. Members promotions
are run in conjunction with the Pokies, TAB & Keno. Our Members promotions
are held every fortnight and we change the prizes every three months. Our Members
Promotions have proved very popular with prizes ranging from: Win Your Weight
in Gold White Goods worth up to $10,000 Cars Huge Cash Give-aways. To collect
tickets simply spend $20 on Poker Machine change, TAB, Keno, in the Bottle Shop
or buy a main meal in the Bistro. All draws take place between 7pm & 9pm.
To be eligible to win you must be a current Financial Member and present at the
draws. *Committee Members, Staff and Family of both (including boyfriends, girlfriends,
de-facto's etc) not eligible to win. Queensland
Banana Bender State: Pub Pokies And Online Pokies Becoming More Popular?... One
armed bandits are maintaining their popularity in 'The Sunshine State'. It's understand
that punters might have only a 1 in a million chance of winning really big, lotto
- millionaire style, but they just keep coming back for more. Yep, throw another
dime in the pokie baby. Queenslanders "invested" close to $2 billion
last year as the punters passion for the slots maintained its fever pace. The
total pokies expenditure of $1.81 billion was slightly down on the previous year,
it was the third year consecutively the number exceeded $1.8 billion. We're also
learned that the 2008 figure of $1.83 billion was an all-time record. Now, this
is important - those numbers Do Not take into account the rabid take up and roll
our of online poker or sports betting. You know, betting over the global medium
- the internet. Overall, Queenslanders spent $7 million less on pokies than last
year and $28 million less than in 2008, but it still works out at in excess of
$150 million every month down the slots August was the year's biggest month for
slot gamblers, who put close to $170 million in the throats of the one armed bandits.
August was also the biggest month for gamblers in 2008, with more than $173 million
lost. Pokies remain by far the most popular games for punters in Australia, bringing
in most of the estimated $17 billion spent on all forms of gambling down under
each year. Some insiders think that the reduction in official spending was more
a sign of the increased popularity of internet and sports-based gambling. Concentrating
on pokie figures, it appears Queenslanders gambled more at the height of the global
financial crisis two years ago than they did throughout 2010. Quotes
From Nick Xenophon; Gambling And Sports Betting Hater On South's Rabbitoh's Casino
Deal... "The
Rabbitohs players are role models for young kids and being tethered to Star City,
to NSW’s biggest gambling venue, is really sending the wrong signal" "It
normalises gambling behaviour for young kids." "Why
would the Rabbitohs want to tie their reputation to a business that causes so
much misery to so many?" "It’s
a very sad development given that South Sydney was a beacon of hope for those
clubs wanting to ween themselves off a reliance on gambling revenue" "This
is only one short step removed from that so there must be better ways to raise
a quid rather than off the backs of problem gamblers." "In
the same way that you can’t have tobacco companies sponsoring sporting clubs,
the same rule should apply to gambling because the level of harm is so significant" A
Media Man spokesperson said, "The you go Senator Xenophon. Happy. We still
give you coverage even if you don't return our phone calls. Many clubs say you
are out of touch with real Australians and what the typical bloke is all about.
Punting has been a way of life with Aussies and sports lovers the world over since
almost the beginning of time going back to the Roman coliseum and beyond. Deal
with it. NRL
- Gambling News: Luxbet Joins Rabbitohs As Senior Corporate Partner... The
South Sydney Rabbitohs have announced that Luxbet have joined the Club as a senior
corporate partner today, adding to the best-in-class brands associated with the
Club leading into the 2011 NRL season. Luxbet is a racing and sports corporate
bookmaking operation, owned and managed by Tabcorp Holdings. Rabbitohs CEO Shane
Richardson is pleased to welcome Luxbet on board with the Rabbitohs. "Luxbet
is recognised as a market leader in racing and sports betting and we’re pleased
to welcome them aboard for 2011. We have many well-renowned and respected companies
and brands associated with our Club at the major and senior corporate partnership
level and Luxbet is another that we welcome to our family." General Manager
of Luxbet, Andrew Vouris, says aligning with the Rabbitohs is a good move for
their organisation. "Luxbet’s sponsorship of South Sydney presents us
with a tremendous opportunity to align with a club that is on the verge of an
extremely exciting period," Mr Vouris said. "We have been particularly
impressed with South Sydney’s vision for its future and we believe the sponsorship
will deliver significant benefits to both parties." Top
Aussie Gambling Companies Respond To Flood Cry For Help... Woolworths:
$6.9 million (matching customer donations in Woolies, Big W, Dick Smith dollar
for dollar) Crown
Limited: Donation tins in Crown complexes and have committed to matching all donations
as well as staff contributions Tabcorp
Holdings: $1 million Tatts
Group: Going to run a dedicated lottery for the Queensland flood appeal where
all profits will go to the Premier's Flood Appeal. They ran the same thing in
Victoria after the Black Saturday bushfires. It will run on Wednesday 2 Feb in
Queensland and is expected to raise $200,000. In addition, another donation will
be made from the unclaimed prizes fund of an as. yet undecided amount Shane
Warnie Continues To Set Story Straight About 14 Mates And Self Attending Tennis
Open... Andy
Roddick asked me in his box," Warne tweeted. "Said - yes ..." "How
does that turn into wanting 14 tickets, VIP treatment and escorts to seats." Warne's
pissed response to the Herald story, which was sourced to two tournament officials,
came as he prepared for the second round of the Aussie Millions Poker Tournament
at Crown casino. He attended the Open with poker former champ Joe Hachem. James
Packer Gets Council Approval To Develop Compound At Vaucluse; Full Speed Ahead... Media
and gaming tycoon James Packer has received council approval to redevelop a 3369
square metre sloping site in Sydney’s ritzy eastern suburb of Vaucluse. Packer
with wife Erica has acquired three adjoining homes between Wentworth and Victoria
roads. The largest home – a 1970s, unrenovated Guildford Bell designed mansion
will be retained (view from pool, right). Packer, through company Monac Developments
Pty Ltd, paid $18 million for this home in mid 2009. Last year, the businessman
spent another $12.05 million acquiring two smaller homes on blocks beneath the
prominent large home. These have both been demolished, allowing the land to be
consolidated. The Packer’s plan to replace the demolished homes with a 13-car
garage, 23 metre pool, underground cinema, gym and staff quarters. A 2.4 metre
high metal security gate will be developed behind two 1.7 metre metal vehicle
entry gates. It’s speculated the renovation will cost about $13 million.
Construction is underway. We can't wait to see the finished product. IMF
Getting Reputation For Class Action Legal Funding Inc Gambling Down Under... Class
action law firms say while the size of the claims may be bigger, there is no big
jump in the number of cases. Blake Dawson partner John Emmerig says class actions
are increasing. "The High Court in 2006 changed a law to allow litigation
funders to fund these actions and there's a huge financial motivation for funders
in doing so because they take generally between 20 to 45% of a settlement or judgment
from these claims," he said. Litigation funder IMF Australia is well-known
for funding some of Australia's biggest class actions such as the $145 million
payout to investors from poker machine maker Aristocrat Leisure. IMF has around
10 class actions on the go. Aussie
SP Bookmaking Legend Passes Away... Bruce
Johnstone who gained fame and notoriety as one of Melbourne's best-known SP bookmakers
and two-up operators as well as playing a leading role in transforming the face
of basketball in Australia, has died of a blood disorder in palliative care at
Yarrawonga. He was 87. Johnstone left home near Mortlake as a 15-year-old with
just a swag and £5 sewn into the lining of his coat by his mother, and went
on to afford a regular table at the renowned Flower Drum restaurant on Sunday
evenings. Johnstone's SP bookmaking was the stuff of legend and not for nothing
was he widely known as "Bruce the Bookie". But the undertaking led to
problems with the police. One particular raid caused him much grief after his
cockatoo fell asleep and failed to warn of the onrushing police who started battering
down the door as Johnstone scrambled to collect money strewn around the room.
As the plainclothes raiders were about to burst through, he cagily shouted, "Call
the police, call the police, robbers are here". He is survived by his wife
Emma, daughter Kay, sons Gary, Robert and Max, their partners and 75 grand and
great-grandchildren. RIP. Aristocrat
Leisure Misses Aussie Government Dealine On Pokies Reform; What Next?... Australian-listed
pokies manufacturer, Aristocrat Leisure, will not meet the deadline for reforms
of the gaming industry. The reforms were demanded by independent MP Andrew Wilkie,
whose support for the minority Federal Government was conditional on the introduction
of betting limits for gamblers. Aristocrat Leisure stated on 26 January 2011 that
the new system would not be ready by 2012 as planned by the Government. Star
City (Sydney) VS Crown Casino (Melbourne); War For Entertaining Talent And Gambling
Dollar... Star
City Casino: Chinese New Year - The Year Of The Rabbit... 2
- 17 February Celebrate
Chinese New Year at Star City as we bring in the Year of the Rabbit with a whole
calendar of exciting festivities and events. Start with a bang on New Year's Eve
with Chinese crackers in the Porte Cochere then enjoy dragon and lion dancing,
roving Chinese entertainers, a delicious banquet in Lotus Pond and lots more! Star's
New Baccarat Room... The
new Baccarat room is the latest area to open as part of Star City’s extensive
refurbishment. Star City has launched a luxurious new room in order to provide
a better experience for the large number of customers that enjoy the game of Baccarat.
Situated on the Main Gaming Floor, the new room is appointed with a dedicated
buy-in desk and 18 custom made tables and chairs for your ultimate comfort. What’s
more, when the urge arises to dine, the new Baccarat room is conveniently located
next to Star City’s new restaurant, Fat Noodle. Join the communal dining
tables and relax in the warm surroundings whilst experiencing the fast paced service
and culinary theatre from the open kitchen. The opulent surroundings of the new
Baccarat room will ensure you experience the thrill of the game on a whole new
level! Come and see it for yourself today. Opens 24 hours, everyday. Crown
Casino, Melbourne: More Great Entertainment Coming Up... Burlesque
Royale... Starring
for the first time in Australia, UK burlesque sensation Immodesty Blaize, Burlesque
Royale is a never before seen spectacular of old fashioned showgirl glamour. Featuring
for the first time in Australia, International stars Kalani Kokonuts (US), Michelle
L'amour (US), and Perle Noire (US). Also performing are Australian artists Danica
Lee, Holly J'aDoll, Kelly Ann Doll, and Lauren La Rouge with a special performance
by Mada Vs Vegas - The Duelling Magicians. Hosted by the enigmatic Supergirly,
Burlesque Royale is set to take its audience on a wild ride with tongues set firmly
in cheek. VIP tickets will include a complimentary drink, gift bag and access
to the after party. DATE Friday
28 January, 2011 Dragon... In
a special 3 part concert presented by BBC 2011, DRAGON play 20 of the best songs
of the 60's British pop Invasion by 20 great British bands. The show begins with
DRAGON playing acoustic guitars, mandolin & melodica. They will perform a
capella and acoustic versions of such great songs as Thunderclap Newman's SOMETHING
IN THE AIR, Cat Stevens' MATTHEW AND SON, a rousing acoustic version of The Troggs
GIRL LIKE YOU by way of The Beatles YESTERDAY and more. After a short intermission
the band will be back in electric mode tearing into the Stones GET OFF MY CLOUD
followed by The Beatles TICKET TO RIDE. This electric set of great British songs
gets crowd singing and dancing along. Songs such as WHITE ROOM, IT'S NOT UNUSUAL
and WATERLOO SUNSET and ITCHYCOO PARK all get the Dragon treatment and a new burst
of life in 2010. These are the 20 favourite songs that the guys in Dragon played
when they first took up their instruments. They are timeless songs and the band
loves playing them. The DRAGON versions are fresh and affectionate and have an
energy that references the way these songs turned the music world upside down
in the 60's. In the encore Dragon will play 6 of their timeless hits including
APRIL SUN, CELEBRATE, RAIN and ARE YOU OLD ENOUGH. DATE Friday
25 March, 2011 Cliff
& Dusty... Three
great International artists, one unique concert experience, featuring all the
hits of two music icons once described as the King & Queen of British rock
but who, amazingly, never appeared on stage together. That was until now as Australian
music legend Marty Rhone and the stunning Sheena Crouch make it possible to imagine
what the experience might have been like. Audiences will hear all the great Cliff
& Dusty classics that brought over 200 million record sales and 50 hits such
as The Young Ones, Summer Holiday, Devil Woman, We Don't Talk Anymore, Dreamin',
I Only Want to be With You, Son of a Preacher Man, You Don't Have to Say You Love
Me and many more. Plus, direct from the UK, special guest, Sir Cliff Richard protégé
Barratt Waugh, whom Cliff has described as one of the most exciting and unique
talents he has come across in his 50 years in the business. We are delighted to
introduce Barratt Waugh to Australian audiences. Don't miss the concert experience
of the year. DATE Saturday
18 June, 2011 Getting
board of reading yet? If so, try your luck er skill at Baccarat or Craps. If your
more into luck, check out the slots like Cleopatra, Sinatra, Rambo, Goanna Gold
and The Terminator. Rumour goes PartyGaming also have, or will soon get, a World
Poker Tour themed online slot game. We recommend punters open an account with
PartyCasino, PartyGaming and World Poker Tour, just to have all based covered.
Party appears to still be the most popular online casino brand in Australia despite
big efforts by the likes of 888. Marvel slot games are forecast to be some of
the most popular of this year with Captain America and Thor tipped to hit Australia
cinema's this year, with Spider-Man also getting a remake. Whatever your casino
game of choice, good luck, and let us know how you go guys and girls. Spin to
win. Take
the time to research and learn games before placing down money Media
Man http://www.mediamanint.com, Casino News Media Gambling911 are website portals.
Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading websites that cover
the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews and more. Readers...
er, punters, how did you like our report? Tell us in the forum. If
you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have
fun. *Greg
Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911 *Media
Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily
a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one
of a dozen sectors covered News Australia
Day Special, by Greg Tingle - 26th January 2011 G'day
and Happy Australia Day everyone. Ok, we know some of you punters, journos, high
rollers - casino whales, entertainment news junkies, politicians, insiders, outsiders
and legal eagles are from across the globe are not Australia, nor have ever been
down under, but you get the idea. Did you know that some indigenous Australia's
call Australia Day 'Invasion Day'! That's because most history books show that
Captain James Cook and his crew invaded Australia on this day in 1988. They are
known by a new names including the First Fleet, while some aborigines will always
think of them and murderous mongrels, who stole their land and pride. It's easy
for many of us to get the point of the blackfellas (affectionate). Media
Man and Gambling911
with a bush tucker bag full of Australian gambling, casino, poker, media and sports
news. Fair winds... Queensland
Banana Bender State: Pub Pokies And Online Pokies Becoming More Popular?... One
armed bandits are maintaining their popularity in 'The Sunshine State'. It's understand
that punters might have only a 1 in a million chance of winning really big, lotto
- millionaire style, but they just keep coming back for more. Yep, throw another
dime in the pokie baby. Queenslanders "invested" close to $2 billion
last year as the punters passion for the slots maintained its fever pace. The
total pokies expenditure of $1.81 billion was slightly down on the previous year,
it was the third year consecutively the number exceeded $1.8 billion. We're also
learned that the 2008 figure of $1.83 billion was an all-time record. Now, this
is important - those numbers Do Not take into account the rabid take up and roll
our of online poker or sports betting. You know, betting over the global medium
- the internet. Overall, Queenslanders spent $7 million less on pokies than last
year and $28 million less than in 2008, but it still works out at in excess of
$150 million every month down the slots August was the year's biggest month for
slot gamblers, who put close to $170 million in the throats of the one armed bandits.
August was also the biggest month for gamblers in 2008, with more than $173 million
lost. Pokies remain by far the most popular games for punters in Australia, bringing
in most of the estimated $17 billion spent on all forms of gambling down under
each year. Some insiders think that the reduction in official spending was more
a sign of the increased popularity of internet and sports-based gambling. Concentrating
on pokie figures, it appears Queenslanders gambled more at the height of the global
financial crisis two years ago than they did throughout 2010. Tassie
'Devil' Gambling Tycoon Devilish Quotes... David
Walsh from Tasmania was such a big hit with the readership we thought we would
dig up a few more of the red hot 'The Devil's' quotes, that are too good not to
share. First a refresher...Art and gambling do mix, at least that's the experience
of Brits Damian Aspinall, Phil 'Tuffers' Tufnell, Australian artist Gina Sinozich,
Media Man (bodypaint and burlesque "fetish")
and Tasmanian gambling whale - tycoon, David 'Wicked' (satire) Walsh. You will
pick up on Dave's affectionate nickname by us later. We like you David, ok mate.
Tasmania's most famous or infamous gambling figure, millionaire, David Walsh yesterday
gave us a peak into his art exhibit...the biggest (and weirdest) private art gallery
in Tasmania, if not the Asia Pacific. The $110 million Museum of Old and New Art
is nestled on the banks of Hobart's Derwent River. Quotes
By The Tasmanian Devil!... "FUCK
the art, let's rock'n'roll." "I
think formal curation is a form of mental masturbation." "I'm
not really that interested in a bunch of big names. Most of the works are by people
most people haven't heard of and still won't have heard of because there's no
wall labels." "I
don't want to lose control (or) something that ends up looking like a pale version
of the National Gallery of Victoria". "Subversive
adult Disneyland". "Please
see reception if you are planning a pool party or a ritualistic orgy." "It's
the opportunity to mess with your head. I like the idea of people having a couple
of beers and looking at the art, having a couple more and changing their mind." "Just
a privileged guy with a megaphone" "It’s
like a rich man’s soap box. I’m standing on my soapbox and I’m
shouting my views like they mean something." "I’ll
take all the popular stuff out. And if you go to the toilet two or three times
we’ll recommend a good urologist." “My
brother once said about me that I’d rather be outside a barrel pissing in
than inside the barrel pissing out. I’m anti this idea that we know what
we’re doing with certainty. I kinda think that most things that are good
happen to people largely by accident, but then they start looking for explanations.
You see the views of rich, successful people on television, and they tell you
why they got rich and successful; they don’t interview all the people who
went through the same process and didn’t. I think most things are complete
crap. I want to show that you can be fortunate without believing that your fortune
was anything other than fortune." "There
are so many things we do that we hide from. We hack open cows and eat their guts
but we compartmentalise that away from our lives so we can pretend it’s not
happening. And on a larger, more important scale, if each of us acted individually
to say ‘OK, we f…ed up the atmosphere, it is our personal responsibility’,
humanity would behave in a very different way." "One
of the things about having money is that … I feel a bit of guilt and a level
of privilege, and it seems to be an obligation to do something, and since art
is what I’ve been doing....but it wasn’t really like that. It was: I
bought this small gallery, bought a bigger one, and gradually it became something
of this scale. It’s become a lot more serious endeavour than I intended it
to be. There’s a bit of thumbing my nose at the establishment and trying
to bypass academia, but mainly I just wanted it to be a bit of fun. And it is.
And it will be." "The
gambling is all a computer thing that is going on right now". Website Museum
of Old and New Art Queensland:
Cairns Reef Hotel Casino Poised To Raise Big Bucks For Flood Relief On Australia
Day... Punters,
let's all spare a thought for those who have been attacked by the floods on Australia
Day. Numerous events are being planed around Australia, from 'Sound Relief' to
and initiative from the Cairns Reef Hotel Casino 'Bring on the Sun' It will be
one of the biggest events on the Australia Day calendar for the city and all funds
raised will go to the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal. There's a good old fashioned
sausage sizzle, competitions and female performers including the Marlins’
cheer squad. "The whole idea is slanted towards the female performer,"
entertainment manager Bruce Stewart said. "We’ve got an eclectic blend
of female artists coming to perform as well." Cazalys, El Mundo Tapas Bar
and the Marlin Coast Bowls Club will also host events to raise money for flood
victims. Cairns Regional Council will hold events across the region, including
the ever-popular celebrations on the Esplanade. Mayor Val Schier said the council
was expecting a good attendance as usual with residents keen to get outside and
celebrate our sunburnt country in the green and gold. "Even last year when
it poured, a huge number of people came to the Aussie breakfast; we expect the
same will happen this year, rain, hail or shine. It is one of those days where
people can come together as a community and help celebrate why it is great to
be an Australian. We live in a fantastic country and it is good for people to
get out and enjoy it." Pubs and clubs will also get into the Aussie spirit
with a number of activities on offer. Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club has
a patriotic, fun-filled day planned with activities that pay homage to Australia’s
heritage such as the much-anticipated pie-eating competition. "Everybody
is welcome to come along and have some fun while tucking into our Aussie selection
of meat pies, icy beers, lamingtons and classic Australian music by DJ Danny from
Millennium Sounds," director of sales and marketing Darlene Holdsworth said. Events Join
the celebrations Paradise
Palms Resort and Country Club Australia Day celebrations
What’s on: Australian
menu served from noon in Restaurant 59, pie-eating and thong-throwing competitions
start at 1.30pm. Pies, icy beers, lamingtons and classic Australian music on offer
at the resort.
Time: 12pm. Entry free.
Bring on the Sun at Cairns
Reef Hotel Casino
What’s on: Entertainment, sausage sizzle, raffles,
jumping castle and more with all proceeds going to the Premier’s Flood Relief
Appeal.
Time: 2pm. Entry free.
Shane Warne And Poker Mates Get VIP Star Treatment At Australian Open Tennis Sunday
Night...
The
spinner got there at 8pm hoping to get star VIP treatment for 14 of his closest
mates. In the mix was was Joe Hachem, who he had earlier caught up with at the
launch of the Aussie Millions Poker Tournament at Crown Casino. Warne requested
an escort (no, not that type silly) when he arrived and posed mostly for photographs
with his sunglasses on. He also spent time in Andy Roddick's player's box during
his loss to Swissman Stanislas Wawrinka. It been a big couple of days for "poker
her" for the legend, playing rendezvous with Liz Hurley in LA. He is expected
to play in the second round of the poker tournament and could face off against
Gary Ablett Jr and Jeff Fenech tomorrow. Blett made it through to the second round.
Australian Financial Review Goes Gaga For Lady Gaga; Gets Facts Wrong (We Think)...
It
took us a few months of going through newspapers but we finally found the AFR
to make a slip up, and its a doozy....An article reads "the complex will
have a few upmarket bars, including one on the roof, and an events theatre to
house live acts – think Lady Gaga – as well as awards nights."
With Gaga's level of popularity she would require a much larger venue than Star
City. Earlier this year, she - they played two concerts at the Sydney Entertainment
Centre, capacity 12,000 or thereabouts. Do the math. Australia's
Kylie Minogue To Do The Colosseum At Caesars Palace Las Vegas: Aphrodite Live... Mark
is down Kylie fans the word over. She's doing Ceasers Sunday May 22, 2011 8pm
Melbourne: Aussie Joker Comedian Performs At Packer's Crown; Raises Cash For Flood
Relief...
Melbourne
folks at Crown Casino recently enjoyed 'The Jokers Comedy That Rocks' at Crown
Casino. James Packer's casino donated all proceeds from last Friday night’s
show to Queensland flood victims. Organiser William Leitch has happy with the
way things went and showcased an evening with some of the city’s top stand-up
artists, including Brad Oakes, Christine Basil and Greg Fleet. It's understood
he got close to 150 people to come along, and he may be invited back on upcoming
Friday nights.
Top 100 ASX Listed Companies Respond To Flood Cry For Help; Gambling And Gaming
Industry Steps Up; Mining Firms and Banking Bastards Lead Charge...
1.
BHP Billiton: $1.3 million (in addition, matching employee donations) 2.
CBA: $1.35 million 3.
Westpac: $1 million 4.
ANZ: $1 million 5.
NAB: $1 million 6.
News Corp: $500,000 and Blue Ribbon campaign 7.
Rio Tinto: $1 million ($700,000 to Premier Relief, $300,000 to Emerald community) 8.
Wesfarmers: $7.5 million (plus $3.5 million from Coles customers) 9.
Telstra Corp: up to $1 million by matching staff contributions (so far $338,000;
is also supplying phones and free calls to people affected) 10.
Woolside Petroleum: $122,395 (corporate + employees) 11.
Woolworths: $6.9 million (matching customer donations in Woolies, Big W, Dick
Smith dollar for dollar) 14.
Fortescue Metals: Matching staff donations dollar for dollar 15.
CSL: $250,000 16.
QBE Insurance: not releasing a statement 17.
Origin energy: $1 million 18.
Macquarie Group: $200,000 (combined staff and company effort with fundraising
activities continuing both here and overseas) 19.
AXA Asia Pacific: No response 20.
Santos: $500,000 plus use of helicopters and vehicles for clean up. Also $50,000
for flooding in WA 21.
Coal and Allied Industries: (see Rio Tinto) 22.
AMP: $250,000 + matching employee contributions to WA flood appeal up to $250,000 23.
Suncorp Group: $100,000 (staff and customers have donated $1.5million) 24.
Foster's Group: $500,000 25.
Brambles: No response 26.
Leighton Holdings: No response 27.
Orica: No response 28.
Oil Search: No response 29.
Stockland: Donated $250,000 to the Premier's flood relief appeal, another $30,000
to the Mayoress Rockhampton regional flood appeal and are matching employee donations
dollar for dollar 30.
Coca. Cola Amatil: No response 31.
Amcor: No response 32.
Westfield Retail Trust: No response 33.
IAG: No response 39.
Crown: Donation tins in Crown complexes and have committed to matching all donations
as well as staff contributions 52.
Tabcorp Holdings: $1 million 78.
Tatts Group: Going to run a dedicated lottery for the Queensland flood appeal
where all profits will go to the Premier's Flood Appeal. They ran the same thing
in Victoria after the Black Saturday bushfires. It will run on Wednesday 2 Feb
in Queensland and is expected to raise $200,000. In addition, another donation
will be made from the unclaimed prizes fund of an as. yet undecided amount 79.
Fairfax Media: Matching staff donations 100.
Seek: Reported it had made a donation to the Premier's Flood Appeal but chose
not to disclose how much Brisbane:
Flood Relief Money Gets Spend On Pokies, Vice - Piss Up At Pubs... It's
been reported in a number of Queensland newspapers that the $1000 flood relief
grants that went to many good folks in Granville are being used to feed slots
and buy piss (beer) rather than food and necessities. Two Maryborough publicans
say that in some instances the answer to that is yes, and they are disgusted.
One of the publicans was so incensed by the misuse of flood relief money she telephoned
Fairfax Media to complain. "A man came in bragging about how he’d got
the $1000 payout because he told Centrelink he was stuck in Granville – but
he was here the whole time. It makes me sick that people are openly admitting
they’ve got the money for nothing, while there are people who’ve died
or lost everything." She said Centrelink should have screened the applications
more carefully to make sure only people who were genuinely in need received the
cash. Another pub owner said his one armed bandits had not stopped buzzing since
the grants became available. "We were quiet during the actual floods but
this week’s been totally different. The pokies and the bottle shop have been
going non-stop." Yeah, Aussie continue to love a punt, rain, hail, shine
or flood! Aussie
Millions Game 8 Results... The
London based chap took down the $1,100 8 game mixed event title at Crown Casino
in Melbourne adding AUD$23,800 to his almost $1.2 million in career tournament
earnings. He entered the final table as the short stack, but managed to grind
his way to victory and nudge away Australia's Bruno Portaro for the victory. The
event marked Ashby's 8th final table appearance at the Aussie Millions that includes
a side-event win back in 2005 and a seventh-place finish in the main event in
2009. Ashby also won his first WSOP bracelet this summer in the $1,500 7 Card
Stud event and went well in the $10k H.O.R.S.E. for his biggest career score of
$378,027. The 2011 Aussie Millions $1,100 8-Game Mixed event drew 68-players and
paid the final 7. Here
are the results:
1 Richard Ashby AUD$23,800
2 Bruno Portaro AUD$16,320
3 Casey Kastle AUD$10,880
4 Daniel Ospina AUD$6,800
5 Oliver Gill AUD$4,760
6 Dane Coltman AUD$3,400
7 Paul Ravesi AUD$2,040 Aussie
Main Event Day 1b: PartyPoker And Full Tilt Poker Players Feel The Pain... PartyGaming's
PartyPoker and Full
Tilt Poker's powers that be likely won't be celebrating. Ok, they got news coverage
and exposure, but its because their players are out. Yep, history maties. Full
Tilt went well on Day 1a but Day 1b was rooted. Many of the big name pros went
down for the count as locals stepped up. 209 players entered the Crown Poker room
but after 7 levels of play, 80 remained. David Oppenheim, Annette Obrestad, Carlos
Mortensen, David Benyamine, Andrew Feldman, Steve Yea, Andy Bloch and Gus Hansen
were some of the Full Tilt players who died. Other casualties included Luke Santo,
Raj Ramakrishnan, George Moussa, Michael Pedley, Graeme Putt, Martin Comer, Dennis
Huntly, Jamie Pickering, Bruno Portaro, Casey Kastle, Ben Savage and Tim Marsters.
2005 World Champion Joe Hachem (tweeting he struggled with jetlag following a
recent trip to the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure.) Defending champ, 2010 Aussie
Millions Main Event winner Tyron Krost (PartyGaming's PartyPoker
pro went down too). A new champ will be crowned in 2011 with plenty of Aussies
still in contention. The field kicked off with Jeff Rossier in the lead with 154,900,
closely followed by Michael Ottobra (143,400) and Martin Drewe, After winning
the Opening Event last week and going deep in another event, Drewe is now set
in the chip leaders in the Main Event after getting to 136,100. Jay “SEABEAST”
Kinkade did nicely with 128,700, Haibo Chu (113,900), Manny Stavropoulos (85,600),
Sorel Mizzi (74,400), Michael Egan (61,100), Kent Hunter (56,400), Jeff Lisandro
(55,000), Eric Assadourian (50,300), Scott Montgomery (49,200), Chris Ferguson
(45,400), Lee Nelson (30,200), Neil Channing (28,800), Roland de Wolfe (26,100),
Aleks Brkovic (24,600), Jackie Glazier (21,900), Grant Levy (18,300), Gary Benson
(10,500) and Mel Judah (7,200) amongst those who will return on Day 2. The 3rd
and final flight of the 2011 Aussie Millions Main will commence Tuesday with another
strong field and a few big names expected. Even Van Marcus will front up. Van,
is your Red Ferrari safe this time mate? We're looking for more good fodder to
write about. How about do a publicity stunt and make world wide headlines ago.
Maybe someone at Crown Casino - Crown Limited might be open to it. Stanger things
have happened... like Ferrari's getting stolen on site, casino fights and a man
getting stuck in the Crown Casino kitchen grease vacuum. Aussie
Millions Event #9 Day 1b: Rossiter In Front... It
was down to business with players investing AUD$10,600 to buy in all with the
goal of becoming the 2011 Aussie Millions Champion. 7 seven levels of play, and
the 209-player field went to 80. Jeff Rossiter is in front with 154,900. Martin
Drewe, 2011 Aussie Millions Event #1 winner with 136,100 - now 3rd on the leaderboard.
Australian Jay Kinkade is on 128,700, and European Poker Tour mainstay Jeff Sarwer
sits 5th with 120,500. Randy "nanonoko" Lew has 110,000 and Gavin Griffin
101,700 in 9th ninth and 10th place. Sorel Mizzi, Jeffrey Lisandro, Eric Assadourian,
Team Full Tilt's Chris Ferguson, Full Tilt Poker Red Pros Scott Montgomery and
Roland de Wolfe, Neil Channing, and Lee Nelson have also all made it to Wednesday's
Day 2, but it was touch and go for some of them, testing the skill VS luck debate.
Full Tilt Poker $25,000 Shootout Invitational winner David Oppenheim, Annette
Obrestad, Carlos Mortensen, Andy Bloch, David Benyamine, Andrew Feldman, Gus Hansen,
Joe Hachem, and David Steicke all had to say goodnight nurse. PartyGaming's -
PartyPoker Tyron
Krost was eliminated in a hand VS Gavin Griffin where his Ace-Queen couldn't best
Griffin's Aces. The 3rd and final Day 1 flight commences Tuesday in Melbourne,
Australia at 12:30 p.m. local time. Getting
board of poker yet? If so, try your luck er skill at Baccarat or Craps. If your
more into luck, check out the slots like Cleopatra, Sinatra, Rambo, Goanna Gold
and The Terminator. Rumour goes PartyGaming
also have, or will soon get, a World
Poker Tour themed online slot game. We recommend punters open an account with
PartyCasino, PartyGaming
and World Poker
Tour, just to have all based covered. Party appears to still be the most popular
online casino brand in Australia despite big efforts by the likes of 888. Marvel
slot games are forecast to be some of the most popular of this year with Captain
America and Thor
tipped to hit Australia cinema's this year, with Spider-Man
also getting a remake. Whatever your casino game of choice, good luck, and let
us know how you go guys and girls. Spin to win. Take
the time to research and learn games before placing down money Media
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and more. Readers...
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Gambling On Pre-Commitment Pokies: Lovers VS Haters, by Greg Tingle - 21st January
2011 Gambling
On Pub Pokies Gambling Pre Commitment?... It's
one of Australia's hottest political stories at the moment. At least, that's the
vibe, and its getting a good run on Aussie talk back radio and inches dedicated
to Australian newspaper print, not to mention the strong coverage on leading news
and entertainment website portals such as Gambling911, Media
Man, Crikey and 'The Shout'. Gaming
- pokie giant ALH (Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group).... you've got to
love the "leisure" reference, has punished and kicked the head in (figure
of speech: there were no pub fight ok punters) of the Aussie government plan requiring
all gamblers to nominate how much they are prepared to lose down the throats of
slots - fruit machines aka "one armed bandits" before trying their luck,
starting it would have a "seriously" negative impact on most who enjoy
getting on the punt pokies style. The
ALH, 75% cent owned by Woolworths, who we affectionately call 'The Fast Cash People'
(satire ok guys) advised the gambling policy was "deeply politicised"
and club and pub owners were being unfairly targeted while online gaming escaped
regulation. Clubs
and pubs are of course land based premises on Australian soil, while online gaming
and online gambling no very few boundaries, with many of the world's largest media
companies, including some in Australia, covering the sector in both a media, PR,
affiliate, B2B and holistic campaign capacity. In
recent years Australia's Fairfax Media, publisher of The Sydney Morning Herald,
The Age, and a number of online news and entertainment website portals like Brisbane
Times, along with The Daily Telegraph online and other Murdoch Australian online
news entities have developed dedicated sections on gambling, gaming, sports betting
et al, with punters and readers lapping it up. Australia's AdNews website is has
also taken on ads, and James Packer's Betfair has promos on a swag of websites,
and on many mainstream TV broadcasts. Yep, gambling is everywhere, and NRL team,
the Penrith Panthers is tipped to soon have their footy ground renamed Centrebet
Stadium, or something to that effect. Website
portals like IGN, Virgin and Media Man Int,
are expanding out in a wide variety of domain name extensions, building brands
and reach, some targeting specific geographic regions. Example: Media
Man now has Media Man Canada.com
and well as Media Man Asia and Media
Man Network, which Virgin has .ca and over 100 variations of its Virgin name,
including Virgin Games, Virgin Casino and Virgin Unite. For the record Virgin
is not currently accepting Australian online players from what we can gather.
PartyGaming, PartyCasino,
PKR, Captain
Cooks, Winner,
Centrebet
and James Packer's Betfair
appear to be some of the strongest online brands that can accept Australians (and
New Zealanders), and online portals like Media Man list them for educational purposes,
putting the information out to the world via the global medium - the internet.
In many cases casino games are reviewed listing currency and language options,
as well as play for free or play for money scenarios. To
their credit, many of the media and entertainment companies featuring some gaming
and igaming coverage do support a number of worthy causes, be it The Salvation
Army, Virgin Unite, The Red Cross and GenerationOne, and some even making cash
donations to struggling charities on the quite, not seeking fame of thanks for
their good deeds. Crown
Casino, home to the Aussie
Millions has an online presence, and has conducted B2B with the likes of PartyGaming,
where the current champion is an Australian who learned how to play online with
Party's online poker brand. Crown over the past few years have got into bed somewhat
with online poker firms, accepting "online poker satellite qualifiers",
where players play on online websites, with the some of the best players winning
seats to the land based poker tournaments. Back
to the politics of pub pokies, much of the fuss relates to the Australian government
broken promise to the Australian clubs and pubs sector, while pandering to the
wish list of a certain well known Australian senator. Many media commentators
in Australia said the senators demands (for securing his vote), accounted to a
version of blackmail! Strong allegations, and these were carried in about a dozen
different media outlets down under in Australia. The policy itself was a mammoth
clash with the Productivity Commission's view - policy on the run...a deal struck
between the independent... get read for the name... MP Andrew Wilkie and the federal
government. In exchange for Wilkie's support, the government promised a "full
pre-commitment scheme" for poker machines by 2014, igniting a war of words
and public backlash from the powerful pubs and clubs sector, with Wilkie being
shouted out of a few meetings with regional clubs, with Australian pensioners
being some of the most upset, distressed and basically, pissed off, wanting the
Aussie Labor Government thrown out of office. The
ALH Group outlined in its submission to a parliamentary inquiry, the government's
policy would probably be ineffective and would basically force substantially higher
costs on pub owners, clients, associates and suppliers. A
lengthy Productivity Commission inquiry recommended "full pre-commitment"
by 2016, and the ALH and others pushed for more research. The
ALH is the proud operation of in excess of 12,000 pokies aka "one armed bandits"
and 286 pubs. They are king! Pushing for a voluntary pre-commitment, ALH advised
problem gamblers would still find a way to bet online where the internet has few
boundaries, where less regulations applied. Online brands such as PartyGaming,
PartyCasino, Captain Cooks, Centrebet and Betfair are well known, trusted, ethical
and popular with Australians and New Zealanders, with punters not so keen to try
out other lesser known brands. Senator
Nick Xenophon, an anti-poker machine "hater" (not lover), pointed the
finger at Woolworths 'The Fast Cash People' (satire) of trying to defend the indefensible. The
submission ignored "overwhelming evidence" that a pre-commitment scheme
would help reduce problem gambling, Senator Xenophon said, likening its stance
to big tobacco firms denying the dangers of smoking. The question and claim is
being investigated with some journalists not so sure it was "overwhelming
evidence" with some saying it was clever spin, backed by "junk science"
coming out of some Australian universities known for their dislike of the gaming
and gambling sector. 'Mr
X' (satire) added "The irony is there are people who cannot afford to buy
food from a Woolworths supermarket because they are blowing their money on a Woolworths
poker machine". Senator
Xenophon and other anti-pokies groups convinced Woolworths last year to keep children
away from its poker machines. Woolworths made $176.7 million in pre-tax profits
from its hotels division last financial year. The pub baron Bruce Mathieson owns
the remaining 25 per cent of ALH. The
parliamentary inquiry will hold public hearings in capital cities next month. Many
Aussie based legal eagles such as Jamie Nettleton from Addisons are expecting
strong business this year, as the legal complexities of online vs offline, website
portals vs casinos, affiliate programs, PR VS news and campaigns et al, continue
to get looked at. Our friend Nettleton has already gone on record that many Australian
laws are outdated and do not basically cover or apply to the global medium that
is the world wide web. Nettleton is recommending more regulations, which in turn
will help better protect consumers, and well as help with taxation laws and other
business functions, resulting in a win - win - win. Australian
Land Based Casinos VS Land Based Pokie Palaces: Australian Casinos List... Punters,
we know your just begging to get your current Australian land based casino hotspots
back on file, many of which are massive tourist attractions, so here it is... New
South Wales
Star City Casino (Sydney) Victoria
Crown Casino (Melbourne) Queensland
Conrad Treasury Casino (Brisbane)
Jupiters Hotel & Casino (Gold Coast)
Jupiters Townsville Casino (Townsville)
The Reef Hotel Casino (Cairns) South
Australia
Skycity Adelaide (Adelaide) Western
Australia
Burswood Entertainment Complex aka Burswood Casino (Perth) Tasmania
Wrest Point Hotel Casino (Hobart)
Country Club Casino (Launceston) Australian
Capital Territory
Casino Canberra (Canberra) Northern
Territory
Lasseters Hotel Casino (Alice Springs)
Skycity Darwin (formerly
MGM Grand Casino) (Darwin)
Tobacco Industry VS Government Wars: Australian Sinners Key Target...
The
tobacco industry has launched a fresh and "backdoor" type attack on
legislation to make plain packaging of cigarettes compulsory, using a regional
FTO (free trade agreement) to which Australia is expected to sign up to. Tobacco
giant Philip Morris has used Australia's plain-packaging laws, set to come into
effect next year, to debate the need for "investor state" provisions
in the upcoming Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. This would basically facilitate
companies to sue member governments if they pass legislation curtailing business
activities! Thomas
Faunce, an Australian Research Council future fellow at the Australian National
University, called on the federal government to resist the inclusion of investor
state provisions in the agreement. He said the provisions duplicated ground that
had already been covered in the 2005 Australia-US free trade pact. "Australia
can rebut such attempts on the basis that they reopen the (free trade agreement)
negotiations where an investor-state clause was expressly excluded," Associate
Professor Faunce wrote in a critique published today in the Medical Journal of
Australia. Negotiations
on the trade agreement - between the US, Australia, New Zealand and six South
American and south-east Asian countries - intensified last year and are expected
to be completed in September. In
a submission on the proposed trade agreement to the US trade representative, Philip
Morris cited Australia's plain-packaging laws among "initiatives of concern". The
company said it supported laws to reduce any harm caused by tobacco, but opposed
"extreme and disproportionate regulation … which has the effect of violating
international law and expropriating intellectual property rights". Simon
Chapman, a professor of public health at the University of Sydney, said the company's
stance was consistent with the tobacco industry's history of attempting to use
trade agreements to defeat individual countries' health laws. "It's
yet another sign of the degree to which the industry will go to to defeat and
delay any measure that will actually work (to cut smoking rates)" he said. The
World Trade Organisation's Uruguay Round had established the right of countries
"to put health considerations above international trade considerations". Patricia
Ranald, of the Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network, which advises on
human rights, and the environment, said Australia would receive little export
benefit from the treaty because the free trade agreement was already in place. "What
we want to say to our government is that we should negotiate about trade issues
but not about social policies," Dr Ranald said. Craig
Emerson, the Minister for Trade, would not commit on excluding investor-state
provisions from the trade pact, saying he was not prepared to make policy on the
run. But
he said Philip Morris would be "whistling in the wind" if it tried to
undermine national anti-tobacco laws. The
tobacco industry ie: smoking, has long been linked to other industries such as
gambling (where punters often chase land based pokies where smoking is allowed),
the sex and fetish industry, fashion (models smoke instead of eat correctly, not
to put on weight) and motorsport (especially F1), but exposure of tobacco products
on cars has been massively reduced - more than halved, over the past 5 years,
with energy drinks like Red Bull picking up some of the slack. Media
Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911
are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading
websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews
and more. Readers...
er, punters, how did you like our report? Tell us in the forum. If
you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have
fun. *Greg
Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911 *Media
Man is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company.
Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered News Crown
Casino Aussie Millions Update, by Greg Tingle - 20th January 2011 G'day
punters, journos, high rollers - casino whales, poker sharks, entertainment news
junkies, politicians, insiders, outsiders, legal eagles... one and all. Today
its the Crown Casino Aussie Millions special. Media
Man and Gambling911
with another fair dinkum Aussie style report maties... Aussie
Millions Plays Celeb Card... Celeb
poker is still popular, especially down under in Australia, despite the market
becoming somewhat flooded (no pun re Queensland floods) in recent years. Crown
Casino celeb poker was a red carpet was affair. Enter the Aussie Millions "Celebrity
Poker Challenge". Perhaps with a tie in to the world famous Studio 54, Crown's
'Studio 3' at James Packer's prime Australian casino became party time. The showgirls
were impossible to miss, there was a press pack with paps - mainly friendly ones,
and a DJ to keep people pumped up on cool music. We're pleased to report that
last years Main Event champion, PartyGaming's PartyPoker
sponsored Tyron Krost was there, and we think it was a sighting of the Germany
Shepherd dog loving Tony G. Howard "The Professor" Lederer and Barney
Boatman were also in attendance. Insiders saw a few glimpses of Shane 'Warnie'
Warne also, but we missed Jeff 'Marrickville Mauler' Fenech. Annette '16' (once
upon a time) Obrestad and alleged partner of some description, Scott Montgomery
showed their faces. The brother of ex WSOP champion, Tony Hachem was seen getting
around on a crutch, apparently carrying an injury (no, not to the groin, and no,
Annie Duke didn't do it to him, before you ask). Then, our of the shadows a lovely
lady understood to be Ann Peakcock emerged, who soon passed the stage to Shane
Warne, who appears to be the main face of Crown Casino poker these days, the other
face being Joe Hachem. James Packer still stays in the background most of the
time, but is still good for a media quote and photo every now and again. Money
raised from the night went to charity, with some connection to The Shane Warne
Foundation and Variety, and somehow the cash will get to the victims of the Australian
floods, where Queensland is the worst effected, and unfortunately it appears the
death count is just a touch less than 20, but we will keep you updated as more
news come to hand of the tragedy. In a nice gesture, Blue ribbons were worn by
all in recognition of the floods that have hit much of Australia. Before you could
say 'Flush' or 'River' things were transformed into a 4 table team showdown. It
was a top night and we publicly congratulate James Packer and his world class
team and associates for showing the world how its done. Aussie
Millions 'Celebrity Poker Challenge' Media Blurb... Melbourne,
Australia. Tuesday 18 January 2011. Crown will deal another royal flush TOMORROW
with the annual Aussie Millions ‘Celebrity Poker Challenge' that will see
the likes of tennis ace Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker, poker champion Joe Hachem,
Shane Warne, Dannii Minogue, Gary Ablett Jnr, Glenn Archer, Grant Smile, Kris
Smith, Nathan Brown, Nicholas Bolton, Paris Wells, Paul and Barbara Licuria, Pete
Evans, Shane Delia, Stephen Curry and Zoe Badwi join with world poker pros Phil
Ivey, Gus Hansen, Howard Lederer, Patrik Antonius and defending Aussie Millions
Champion Tyron Krost to put their best poker faces on for charity. Aussie
Millions Updates... Crown
Casino - Event 4: $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Shootout! The famous poker tournament
is already 5 days in punters. An Aussie and a South African gent have got their
gold rings. The
shootout format is the talk of the poker world, at least as far as Aussie Millions
goes. To progress through to the next stage, a player must best all punters at
their poker table in a shootout fashion. This is the virgin time a shootout tournament
has been run at the Aussie Millions The jet setter pros have been arriving at
James Packers' Crown Casino and world class poker room. Names
who appear to be lock ins include Annette '16' Obrestad, James Akenhead, Scott
Montgomery and Jonathan Karamalikis. A
4th Aussie Millions gold ring is up for grabs, and more likely than not, within
the next 48 hours we can report on who snatches it. Aussie
Millions Overview... Thus
far Crown Casino's Aussie Millions is living up to its world class status. It
got on the way last Thursday at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia and an
impressive 762 players showed up for the opening event, a $1,000 buy-in No Limit
Hold’em tournament. The series, which includes a grand total of 20 events,
goes thru to Sunday, January 30th and features not only the prestigious AUD $10,000
buy-in Main Event, but also the AUD $100,000 High-Roller tournament that continues
to snatch and catch the biggest names in poker across the globe, year after year.
Aussie professional Martin Drewe was crowned the winner of the first event at
the Crown Casino on Sunday, besting Darren Kramer heads-up for a prize of AUD
$200,000.The 2nd event - Jared Solomon earned a nice AUD $10,000 via Poker Pro
No Limit Hold’em Shootout. Sean Dunwoodie picked up $1,000 in the Pot Limit
Omaha Event #3 for AUD $37,000 and Soren Blanner won in the $1,100 No Limit Hold’em
Shootout Event #4 for AUD $38,000. The Aussie Millions main event will commence
this Sunday, January 23rd. The AUD $10,000 No Limit Hold’em tournament had
746 entrants last year and is set for another huge field in 2011. Defending champ,
Tyron Krost snatched AUD $2 million last year after besting a tough final table
that sported Peter Jetten, Annette Obrestad and Sorel Mizzi. Other former Main
Event champions included Stewart Scott (2009), Alexander Kostritsyn (2008), Gus
Hansen (2007), Lee Nelson (2006), and Tony Bloom (2004). The AUD $100,000 Challenge
might just be the most anticipated match at Aussie Million. It's billed as the
most expensive tournament buy-in in the world. The event was first held back in
2006, getting a modest 10 players. In 2010, the AUD $100,000 Challenge saw 24
players hit the tables, with Dan Shak finally beating Phil Ivey for the AUD $1.2
million winners purse. In 2009, David Steicke won, coming up best from from a
23 deep pack, snatching a cool $1.2 million payday. In other upcoming action there
will be an Aussie Millions high-stakes cash game on 24th January featuring an
AUD $200,000 minimum buy-in. Players who took part in last year’s broadcast
cash game included Tom "durrrr" Dwan, Ilari "Ziigmund" Sahamies,
Chris Ferguson, Andrew Feldman, Gus Hansen and Rafi Amit. Aussie
Millions Events (buy-ins in Australian Dollars) Event
#5: Wednesday, Jan. 19 – $1,100 Eight-Game Mixed (Two-Day Event)
Event
#6: Thursday, Jan. 20 – $1,100 Six-Max No Limit Hold ‘em (Two-Day Event)
Event #7: Friday, Jan. 21 – $1,150 No Limit Hold’em with Rebuys (Two-Day
Event)
Event #8: Saturday, Jan. 22 – $100,000 Challenge (Two-Day Event)
Event #9: Sunday, Jan. 23 – $10,600 Main Event (Day 1 Flight 1)
Event
#9: Monday, Jan. 24 – $10,600 Main Event (Day 1 Flight 2)
Event #9: Tuesday,
Jan. 25 – $10,600 Main Event (Day 1 Flight 3)
Event #10: Sunday, Jan.
23 – $550 Teams Event
Event #11: Tuesday, Jan. 25 – $550 No Limit
Hold’em
Event #12: Wednesday, Jan. 26 – $5,300 Pot Limit Omaha
Event #13: Wednesday, Jan. 26 – $10,500 Heads-Up Championship
Event #14:
Wednesday, Jan. 26 – $550 No Limit Hold’em
Event #15: Thursday,
Jan. 27 – $10,500 Eight-Game Mixed Event
Event #16: Thursday, Jan. 27
– $550 No Limit Hold’em
Event #17: Friday, Jan. 28 – $2,200
Six-Max No Limit Hold’em
Event #18: Friday, Jan. 28 – $550 No Limit
Hold’em
Event #19: Saturday, Jan. 29 – $1,650 No Limit Hold’em
Bounties
Event #20: Sunday, Jan. 30 – $1,100 Turbo No Limit Hold’em Australia's
PartyGaming Poker Pro Tony G Will Get To Bring Dog To Poker Table... It's
a nice move by Tony, PartyGaming,
and maybe, Crown Casino powers that be. The well known and largely feared poker
shark will have at least one dog (yep, with 4 legs) accompany him to at least
one poker game. Tony had blogged that Zasko the dog was having some visa and security
issues and would not be able to make it. But now Tony has hooked up with TJ, another
German Shepherd breed to take the place of MIA Zasko. "As you well know by
now I am not Phil Hellmuth so there will be no flashy entrance but you have to
be impressed that the G has the weight to get a dog brought into the casino. He
will just be there playing around – tilting my opponents and making the game
a bit of fun," he blogged. Tony is looking to get TJ a meal inside the casino
and Wagyu beef comes to mid. Tony and TJ, would you like win with that, and do
you pref your meat raw, medium or well done? Well do for adding a bit more colour
to the already party-time like event. Security is understood to be at an all time
high, with many of the world's top casinos reporting theft, fights and fraud matters
over the past few years. Trouble makers, best stay at home, and those who love
to party and love to win, who can also behave themselves, you are warmly invited.
Oh, if you own a fancy sports car, why not temp fate and park it in the casinos
carpark and see if anyone dares try snatch it. Who can forget the red Ferrari
thief situation and well as the Crown Casino robbers incidents from a few years
back, and then there was the Crown kitchen grease trap man. Will lighting strike
twice? If its too hot in the kitchen, best get out. If your prepared to get cooking
with the best of them get your ass to Crown. In any event, stay tuned to this
website portal for more hot action. Take
the time to research and learn games before placing down money Media
Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911
are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading
websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews
and more. Readers...
er, punters, how did you like our report? Tell us in the forum. If
you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have
fun. *Greg
Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911 *Media
Man is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company.
Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered *The
writer owns shares in Crown Limited News Australian
Pokie And News Media Wars, by Greg Tingle - 14th January 2011 G'day
punters, journos, high rollers, politicians, insiders, outsiders... one and all.
The battle for your hearts, minds, wallets and purses continue as Australian gambling
and media companies continue to pull out all the stops in order to achieve market
domination, or is it world domination? There's something for everyone here, be
it casino lovers, haters, media tarts or other. Media
Man and Gambling911 with rip snorter
of a news roundup for you from the land of Kangaroos, Koalas, convicts and all
manner of critters... Tennis
Babe Transforms Into Casino Babe At Packer's Crown; Australian Media's Next Hot
Yummie Mummy To Be? Tennis
babe Maria Sharapova commenced the Australian Open Tennis in red hot fashion 2
nights ago the world's hottest and sexiest players landed in Melbourne, home of
Australia's original TV 'Underbelly'. The babe of the moment showed off a sparkling
engagement ring and smile. This particular Russian babe has taken quite a liking
to down under and was more than happy to show off quite a bit of leg, but only
a slight bit of cleavage in her new range of tennis gear showcased at a Crown
casino media and PR gig. Sharapova's lucky boyfriend, Los Angeles Lakers basketballer
Sasha Vujacic, popped the big and brave question to the tennis babe last red October.
Her competitors did not seem to be bothered by Sharapova's "media darling"
statue or expectational good looks. World #1 Rafael Nadal stripped down during
a relaxed practice session on centre court and Ana Ivanovic strutted her stuff
on an outside court. Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray enjoyed a soccer workout with
Melbourne Victory players at AAMI Park. Oh, weather was also a concern, with all
the floods that hit Queensland, tipped to also catch part of Victoria. Tourney
director Craig Tiley declared the Open weather-proof. "We have two roofs
we can close. We also have five indoor courts, so for us rain is - unlike the
US Open - easier to deal with. If we are thrown more challenges with the elements
we will be able to do what we need to. We have those plans in place to help in
terms of scheduling." Isolated showers across southern Victoria could affect
the first few days of the event, which starts on Monday. The first week of last
year's open was relatively mild but the mercury rose to the mid-30s by the second
week of play. In 2009, tennis stars endured scorching conditions with at least
three consecutive days above 43C. Paramedics had their work cut out with more
than 100 spectators treated for heat exhausting or sunburn. Tiley said major redevelopment
work at Melbourne Park would not get in the way of this year's Open. More than
600,000 spectators are expected to flood the Grand Slam venue over two weeks.
Insiders reckon the latest range of Tennis babes cum Casino babes, are bound to
raise temperates in more ways that one. Feel the heat. Sin
City Sydney - Star City Soccer Fans Ralley... Sydney
FC CEO Edwin Lugt has urged more interaction with supporters across the country
after the successful staging of a fan forum in Sydney last night. Lugt spoke at
a fan forum organised by Footy Fans Downunder held at Sydney’s Star City
Casino Sports Theatre Bar. The forum which will head to Melbourne next month discussed
a wide range of topics with fans being given the floor to ask any questions of
the panel. Passionate debate and some lively ideas were discussed in front of
almost 200 fans. The night also served as a fund-raiser for the Queensland flood
tragedy. But as a forum for ideas, it was also a useful exercise, said Lugt. "The
fact that we have this (fan forum) means the game is getting serious. It’s
maturing". It's understood a few of the fans tried their luck on the pokies
and roulette after the forum, some winning, some loosing, and others breaking
even. The event was a win - win for both Star City, the fans and soccer big wigs. Australian
Gaming And Gambling Shares... Company
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Crown Limited 8.57 +0.13 UP +1.54%
Aristocrat Leisure 2.94 +0.04 UP +1.37%
Ainsworth Game Technology 0.27 -0.04 DOWN - 12.91%
Centrebet International
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Sky City 2.57 -0.03 DOWN -1.16% Independent
Senator Or Bias Senator; Bluffing The News Media Or Sincere?... The
South Australian based Senator Nick Xenaphon aka 'Mr X's in gambling and media
circles, has basically accused Clubs New South Wales of resisting moves to implement
new gambling legislation. Senator Xenaphon has backed anti-pokies campaigner Paul
Bendat who has took it upon himself to place a full newspaper in the Illawarra
Mercury, and is considering doing more. One of his targets is Clubs New South
Wales chairman and former Mercury editor Peter Newell. Bendat has been threatened
with legal action over the ads. Yep, its getting personal and legal. Senator Xenaphon
says the ad calls on Newell to direct his members to "tell the truth"
about the Federal Government's mandatory pre-commitment plans for poker machines.
"When you consider that literally billions of dollars are lost each year
by problem gamblers in this country and that could be avoidable, it could be substantially
reduced by a sensible system of pre-commitment. "Then the club's propaganda
on this whole issue in terms of how expensive it will be and how impractical it
will be, these things need to be exposed." A spokesman for Clubs New South
Wales says an earlier advertisement had implied Newell had been untruthful and
the ad was overly personal. Joke for readers... How do you know when a politician
is lying? Answer: When their lips are moving! Crown
Casino, Melbourne: 2011 Aussie Millions Poker Championship On The Way... Australia's
biggest, best and richest poker tournament has just got on the way. Aussie Millions
commenced at James Packers' Crown Casino in beautiful Melbourne, home to the original
'Underbelly' TV series which featured gambling themes. We understand that the
$10,600 AUD no-limit hold’em main event will snatch the attention of the
poker players and commentators when it fires off on January 23rd. An deep field
of 746 punters participated in the 2010 main event, with our own Tyron Krost being
crowned champion, picking up $2 million, and soon after being signed u by PartyGaming's
PartyPoker. Many other players (and brands) and keen to knock him off as you might
expect. The field is expected to be one of the greatest ever, if not the best.
High-stakes events include the $100,000 Challenge that commences on January 22,
as well as the Aussie Millions high stakes cash game featuring a $200,000 minimum
buy-in on Jan 24th. Last year the $100,000 Challenge attracted 24 players for
a prize pool of $2.4 million, and it was Dan Shak who bested Phil Ivey heads up
to earn a cool $1.2 million. Other substantial buy-in events this year include
the $10,500 Australia no-limit hold’em heads-up championship and a $10,500
eight-game mixed event. Stay glued to this dial for more coverage, and don't be
surprised if Fox Sports and or / ESPN give it a bit of TV coverage. Poker is big
business in Australia and around the world, and media companies are keen to cash
in too. Good luck to all players, and on James Packer for your commitment to the
"sport". Aussie
Millions Media Run Down... The
Aussie Millions Poker Championship is the largest, richest and most prestigious
gaming event in the Southern Hemisphere and ranked fifth largest in the world.
Featuring a comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation,
the Aussie Millions is poker's longest running tournament in the Southern Hemisphere,
dating back to 1998. Facts -
The Aussie Millions Poker Championship is held each January at Crown Casino, in
Melbourne Australia
- The Aussie Millions ranks as the fifth largest poker
tournament in the world by player number
- The championship includes over
20 tournaments culminating in the coveted AUD$10,600 No Limit Holdem ‘Main
Event' on Sunday 23 January for Day 1 - Flight 1 (Mon 24 Flight 2, Tues 25 Flight
3 with Day 2 starting on Wednesday 26 January 2011)
- The 2011 Aussie Millions
is expected to reach a prize pool of almost AUD$20 million with an expected first
prize of AUD$2 million for the AUD$10,600 No Limit Holdem ‘Main Event'
- Over 2,500 individual entrants will participant and more than 600 international
visitors are expected to attend including players from the United States, England,
Ireland, South Africa, Scandinavia, Canada, Israel, Estonia, Portugal and Russia
- The Aussie Millions generated approximately 8,000 room nights across Melbourne
in January 2010, including over 5,000 at Crown alone
- The 2010 Aussie Millions
held the largest, cash buy in tournament ever with a $100,500 event attracting
30 players
- It is expected that there will be almost 900 individual players
in the $10,600 Buy-In No Limit Holdem ‘Main Event'
What is being billed
as the biggest game ever played, the ‘Million Dollar Cash Game' will see
10 of the greatest and most influential poker players of all-time stake a minimum
of AUD$1 million to play. However, players can (and will) bring more than a mere
million dollars to the table! IMG
Tennis Party: Tennis And Poker Celebs - Sunday 16th January See
some of the world's greatest tennis stars including David Nalbandian, Donald Young,
Feliciano Lopez, James Blake, Marcos Baghdatis, Maria Sharapova, Marion Bartoli,
Mark Knowles, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Venus Williams. Along with some
of the world's greatest poker players in town for the Aussie Millions Poker Championship
including 2005 WSOP Champion and Crown Ambassador Joe Hachem, Team Full Tilt pro's
Phil Ivey, Chris Ferguson, Howard Lederer, John Juanda etc. This exclusive gathering
of world class tennis pro's and entertainment industry heavy weights will make
this event one of the best parties of 2011. Crown's IMG Tennis Players Party has
become one of the most high profile events of the year. Held on the eve of the
Australian Open, the party is also a regular meeting spot for IMG's star players
who are staying at Crown. Aussie
Millions Event Number 8 - $100,000 Challenge - Saturday 23rd January... $100,000
No Limit Holdem Challenge will be for those with deep pockets! Look out for some
high profile players with wallets in hand, looking for some wild action including
the Phil Ivey and 2007 Aussie Millions Champion Gus Hansen. Up to 30 of the most
prestigious and high profile poker players in the world will descend upon the
Crown Poker Room for this event. Some of the world's greatest poker players heading
the list include; Alexander Kostritsyn, Chris Ferguson, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel,
Gus Hansen, Howard Lederer, Ivan Demidov, Jeff Lisandro, John Juanda, Patrik Antonius,
Phil Ivey, Tom Dwan, Tong G and Tony Bloom *Total Cost (Buy-In + Entry Fee) $100,500
($100,000 +$500). *Special thanks to Crown Casino for providing our news media
with the detailed information. We look forward to continuing to cover the action. Melbourne:
Gambling Research Agenda Continues At Monash University... Researchers
from Monash University's Department of Marketing are interviewing men and women,
from a range of backgrounds and age groups across Victoria, to find out more about
the reasons why people gamble and how it makes them feel. Study Principal Investigator
Dr Samantha Thomas said research was usually focused on problem gamblers with
'next to no' research being done on people who gamble for fun or those who feel
they don't have a problem with it. "Most research is fixated on problem gamblers
and psychological and social impacts associated with the negative aspects of gambling.
While we're not ignoring that exists we also believe that for most people who
gamble, whether it's a problem or not, that gambling has, at some stage, been
a social, enjoyable past-time," Dr Thomas said. "At what point does
it go from being a 'bit of a harmless flutter' to an issue that consumes their
lives? At what point do gamblers realize they have a problem and does public messaging
warning of the dangers of gambling have any influence on their thinking or behaviour?"
Dr Thomas said public messaging and support group programs specifically responded
to problem gambling using poker machines. "We know that people's gambling
habits are much broader than poker machines and while the 'pokies' have been portrayed
as 'evil' and 'addictive', problem gambling is also evident with people who bet
online, through sports betting outlets or on casino tables," Dr Thomas said.
Dr Thomas said the research involves extensive interviews and participants will
be compensated for their time. "Learning more about why people gamble, when
they first started to gamble, and what their social sphere is like is incredibly
important in being able to put into perspective behaviours and perceptions of
gambling." Dr Thomas said one emerging trend in their research to date is
that it appears people who bet on sporting outcomes often do so because they believe
it requires skill and knowledge and that winning on 'the punt' is a sign of personal
achievement rather than just financial gain. "In contrast we see people who
bet on poker machines believing more in 'personal luck' and a desire to 'beat
the system' with their goal being a financial reward. Dr Thomas said the team
was particularly interested in the experiences of women. "Australia has high
rates of gambling in women, and we are particularly interested to how women perceive
their gambling activities," Dr Thomas said. Dr Thomas said it was important
for government agencies, community help organisations and the industry to be provided
with information about gambling behaviours that will contribute to shaping policy
and community responses. A
Media Man spokesperson said of the study "Finally, a gambling study that
appears fair and balanced, and not just an attack on the great Aussie tradition
of having a punt. They will be interviewing a wide array of punters, not just
being focused on the so called problem gamblers, which has been quite the fodder
of media beat-ups and junk science research for well over a year. We are not certain
the gambling hating senators of Australia will use data from this particular study.
Why? Because it looks to be honest and straight up, and not just pandering to
the Australian government, the like way some Aussie politicians pandered to the
American government over Wikileaks. Balanced studies on gambling in Australia
are such a breath of fresh air. I just might have a punt to celebrate the good
news". Foxtel
Purchases ABC TV Programs; WTF... ABC
Commercial has recently finalized contracts on more than a dozen programs to Foxtel’s
owned and operated channels. The deals include the first two series of THE LIBRARIANS
(12 x 30’) and all three series of THE GRUEN TRANSFER (32 x 30’), to
screen on Foxtel’s Comedy Channel. A further nine programs were sold to Foxtel’s
History Channel, including Screen Australia documentary series KOKODA (2 x 56’)
and Chinese/Australian co-production PUYI: THE LAST CHINESE EMPEROR (2 x 52’)
which will be an Australian premiere for the channel. Two documentaries, GIRLS
OWN WAR STORIES (1 x 55’) and ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE (1 x 55’) were
also sold to the Bio Channel. “Our business with Foxtel continues to grow
and grow. We are very happy to be able to provide Foxtel with some of the best
Australian content in the market,” said Natalie Lawley, ABC Commercial’s
Sales Manager for Asia, Australia & NZ. If we hear of more gambling or poker
programing on Foxtel or ABC, readers, we will let you know. Be on the lookout
for Aussie Millions to get a few mentions on Foxtel - Fox Sports, as well as on
the news, and ABC TV is rumoured to do some fair and balanced coverage on their
sports reports via TV, radio and online. Take
the time to research and learn games before placing down money Media
Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911
are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading
websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews
and more. Readers...
er, punters, how did you like our report? What's your goss for us? Tell us in
the forum. If
you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have
fun. *Greg
Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911 News Australian
And New Zealand Gambling And Entertainment News, by Greg Tingle - 9th January
2011 Punters,
January continues to shape up as a huge news month for both Australia and our
Kiwi friends in New Zealand. Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com
and Gambling911 with another non sheep like report - often imitated, never duplicated,
from the Pacific to the Tasman, and all points in between... Alice
Springs - Northern Territory - Clubs, Pubs, Pokie Palaces, Lasseter's Hotel Casino
Gets Tough On Violent Drunks... Alcohol
laws designed with the key objective of stop drunken violence dead on Darwin's
meet streets, namely Mitchell Street, are being rolled out to Palmerston and Alice
Springs. Drunk bastards can by law be banned for 48 hours from the 3nominated
areas and will be staring down the loaded gun barrel of a $133 on-the-spot fine,
slam bam, thank you mam. There's been 9 bans issued since the Darwin law was introduced
on October 1 of last year, Acting Chief Minister Delia Lawrie shared and it was
"important to give police the tool to issue on-the-spot fines and bans. It's
a preventative measure to stop people who have too much alcohol in their system
from carrying on like lunatics." In Palmerston, the ban precinct encompasses
a 1km radius around the central business district. Mayor Robert MacLeod supports
the ban. "The ones who are causing trouble are the ones that have to watch
out," he said. Macleod denied the law would unfairly target itinerants and
ban them from parks within Palmerston. "If we sit back and do nothing, it
stays the same way...as leaders of the community, you have to make decisions.
If we don't try something then why are we here?" The Alice Springs precinct
boundary is Wills and Leichhardt Tce, the golf course, Lasseter's Hotel Casino
and Stephens Rd to Telegraph Tce. Mayor Damien Ryan is hopeful the strong arm
of the law will shift troublemakers out of the town centre. "It's everybody's
right to have an evening out without being hassled by others who cause grief,"
he said. Banned people can enter the designated area to work but not for recreation.
The NT Government plans to introduce 48-hour precinct bans in Katherine and Tennant
Creek. Yep, we breed in tough in the "top end" of Australia, but mongrel
bastards of the drunk variety will not be tolerated thank you. Promoting
Lottery Syndicates; Australian Newsagents Thumps Up On Sin D Catates!... An
insider leaked across the www "We continue to have good success with lottery
syndicate sales, even in our small temporary location. The small A5 mini-posters
which we have stuck on the pole holding the lottery terminal screens works a treat
for us. It is terrific seeing a customer make a purchase and decide on a syndicate
ticket as well as the items they brought to the sales counter. It costs nothing
to make the A5 poster. In a one hour stint last week I saw four syndicate shares
sold specifically because of this promotional placement. We change the syndicates
we promote in this location regularly. Syndicates are also promoted at our lottery
entry table (workbench) as well as in a display behind the counter." Ed:
apparently this is pretty big news in the world of Australian newsagents who delight
at selling lottery tickets, so don't blame us is it doesn't turn you on! Elvis
Presley Impersonators Coming Up For King Title At Milwaukee Casino; Australian
Look And Act Alikes In The Mix At Casino In Next Round... Elvis
Mania is running wild at America's Milwakee Casino, and yep, Australians from
down under at trying their luck to be 'The King'. "Tribute to The King"
is the gig at Milwaukee's Potawatomi Bingo Casino. You've got all sorts of Elvis
want a bees. The Elvis impersonation comp...always near Elvis Presley's birthdate
enjoys a cult-like following. 500 folks fill up the seats for the first round
of action. Elvis nuts arrive early to snatch the prime seats of the house. After
4our days of competition in 2010, one of these great pretenders...Matt Joyce of
Arkansas...left with the $25,001 grand prize, billed as the largest in the world
for this type of competition. Among the judges were three of The Imperials, a
group known for backing up Elvis Presley on his albums and tours until 1971. "I
don't think enough realize what a wonderful singer Elvis was," says Sherman,
a friend of Elvis' who joined The Imperials as lead vocalist after their work
with the music icon ended. The event began as a look-alike contest nine years
ago, then morphed into much more. Now Elvis fans schedule a week of vacation around
the competition, says Rachel Buelow, the theater's entertainment coordinator.
Performance videos are part of the contestant screening process. Judges are told
to notice and rate the appearance, costume, vocals, choreography and "overall
replication of The King." Contestants supply their own background music,
props (only guitars and scarves are allowed) and arrive ready to perform because
of a lack of changing rooms. Next week's "Tribute to The King" contestants
include Elvis impersonators from down under in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Preliminary competitions start at noon Tuesday through Thursday and 3 p.m. Tuesday
through Friday. Admission is free, but seats fill quickly. Tickets are $20 to
$35 to daily finals, which start at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and include
a show by Elvis impersonators Ryan Pelton and Matt Joyce as Double Trouble. Tickets
to Friday's grand championship, as usual, sold out soon after going on sale in
late November. Australia's
Air Supply Soft Rock Legends To Perform At Casino New Brunswick in Moncton... Aussie
soft-rock band Air Supply, best known and loved for '80s ballads like 'All Out
of Love' and 'Even the Nights Are Better', will perform at Casino New Brunswick
in Moncton on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Yeap, we know, love songs in a casino,
but at least they are not hate songs! Tickets for the show have only just recently
gone on sale today at the casino box office for $29.50, which is pretty good value
to see an hear living legends. Air Supply has been doing their things since 1975,
when Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met while rehearsing for the musical
Jesus Christ Superstar in 'Sin City' Sydney, Australia. They started out with
one guitar and two voices, playing coffee houses and local nightclubs, building
up a reputation for their harmonies and original songs. They got a break with
CBS Records and went on tour in Australia and Canada with Rod Stewart. They signed
with Arista Records in 1980 and began a string of hits that pulled on the heartstrings
of listeners around the world. Their rise to success coincided with the boom in
music videos through MTV and MuchMusic. Their biggest hits included Lost in Love,
All out of Love, Even The Nights Are Better and Making Love Out of Nothing At
All. Air Supply was the first western group to tour the orient - China, Taiwan
and other countries that would not allow pop music across their borders. They
continue to tour and record. The band has released a new album called Mumbo Jumbo.
Recorded at Graham Russell's home studio in Utah and at the Odds On Records' studio
in Las Vegas with top session musicians and an orchestra, Mumbo Jumbo was produced
by Russell and engineered by Sean O'Dwyer (Pink Floyd, Randy Newman and Blink-182).
"Because of our crazy touring schedule, Mumbo Jumbo took three years to complete,"
Russell says. "Hitchcock and I couldn't be happier with the results. We had
been releasing projects independently for a long time. While sticking to our vow
of never making an album unless we are convinced it has numerous potential hit
singles, we also believe that we have emerged with our best overall collection
to date." The band reckon the new album was welcome news to millions of Airheads
who were waiting for the duo's latest work. Among them are Ozzy Osbourne (who
has attended their shows in disguise) and Al Pacino, who recently was spotted
hanging out in a dark booth in the back of Orleans in Las Vegas, one of the duo's
regular venues. Hitchcock added, "We had 12 songs recorded for the album,
which to me seemed like plenty, but Graham came to me with two more he wanted
to record, and I had an equally positive reaction to those. When he said, OK,
now we have everything we need, I knew instinctively that we had a finished project.
Writing and recording new material is our lifeblood that keeps us fresh and excited.
In concert, we know we raise eyebrows when we say we're going to start playing
new songs, but then we start and the audience realizes how much love and care
go into them. We've been around nearly 40 years and are not only holding our own
out there but firmly believe, with albums like Mumbo Jumbo, that our best days
are still ahead of us." Air Supply will perform at Casino New Brunswick on
Thursday, Feb. 17. Tickets for the show are $29.50 (plus tax and applicable surcharge)
and are available at the Casino Gift Shop (located at 21 Casino Drive in Moncton,
exit #450 off the Trans-Canada Highway), by calling 1-866-9-GET-TIX/ 1-866- 943-8849.
If the songs make you feel lucky for the opposite sex, or whatever tickles your
fancy, you might want to have a flutter on casino games also. But, remember, bet
with you head, not over it. Victoria
- New Pokies Policy Stops More Pokie Palaces In Regional Port Phillip... Port
Phillip Council will reject any and all new applications for gambling venues as
part of its new gaming policy. Could that be a form of discrimination many political
and gaming commentators are asking. The make on the run policy is a knee jerk
response to some folks who are concerned about the number of venues in the area.
Insiders say many bible basher, good two shoe types are behind it. The small but
vocal minority, who like to have a whinge and a wine about all matter of things.
If you're reading, you know who you are! There are at least count 18 TABs and
384 electronic gaming machines, operating from 10 licensed venues within the city.
Melbourne's Crown Casino also sits just outside Port Phillip’s border. Mayor
Rachel Powning said the council wanted to introduce strategies to help those at
risk of problem gambling. "It comes under part of the social justice area
of council business," Cr Powning said. “Local agencies are under stress
in the inner-city and it is the low to middle-income earners for which gambling
is a problem here. "Along with gambling comes depression, social isolation,
mental health issues and substance abuse." Commission for Gambling Regulation
figures show $28.2 million was put into gaming machines in Port Phillip in 2009/2010.
The move is expected to drive forward the expansion of illegal home poker games,
gambling dens, as well as driving more punters onto the internet sites and games
and entertainment portals. Australian
Pokie Education And Political Format Website Portal In War With 'The Truth'... Here's
how it goes punters...Owing entirely to mistakes made by the Illawarra Mercury,
the Truth About Pre-Commitment Reform was not published as contracted. Since the
time that the ad should have run, I have been accused of actions I did not take,
hung up on, indirectly threatened with legal action by ClubsNSW (again), and withstood
suggestions to alter the advertisement that would destroy it's core message. Provided
the Mercury make good on the commercial directors email that states: "We
are good. I will book the ad into next weeks Mercury for Jan 11, 12 and 13. The
attached copy is the one approved to run so please not that we will not accept
any variation to this copy without it going through the same approval process."
Readers, for more on the story and to make your own mind up, check out
http://blog.pokieact.org/2011/01/battle-to-publish-truth-advertisement.html
Kaitaia, New Zealand; Land Of Sheep Sees 3 Lotto Wins Born...
The
word is out - Kaitaia is lucky... or at least it just was. 3 major prizes worth
a cool combo of $654,456 grand were won in township in the span of past week.
A Lotto Strike first division ticket sold at Kaitaia Pak'nSave won a local fella
$529,456 in last Saturday's draw, and on Wednesday, the local supermarket sold
a $100,000 Instant Kiwi ticket to another local. That same night, a ticket sold
at Kaitaia's Paper Plus won the holder $25,000 in the Big Wednesday draw, but
that prize has yet to be claimed. The $529,456 Lotto Strike prize was claimed
by a local man who had made a last-minute addition to his grocery shopping. Buying
a Triple Dip was a spur-of-the-moment decision. He checked his tickets online
after the January 1 draw and thought it was "pretty cool" that he had
3 of the right numbers. "I then checked again and realised that I had all
four of the right Strike numbers, and thought, 'Oh no, that's me'," said
the man, who did not want to be named. "I'm planning a party to celebrate.
I also plan some sensible investments with the money to make it last." Kaitaia
Pak'nSave owner Maurice Te Brake was delighted that his store had helped put some
much-needed money into the local economy. "That's just awesome. They [the
two big winners] are local shoppers and it's absolutely fantastic to know we've
helped put over $600,000 into the town," Te Brake said. "I'm sure some
of the money will get circulated locally." A Media Man spokesperson said
of the new "This is great pr for the lotto industry. It could have a few
possible outcomes. More folks will buy tickets at the shops or newsagents, or
some may hit lotto more on the internet, possibly both. It brings some much welcome
positive news to the Kiwi lottery sector. Online casino jackpot games much also
experience a spike, as punters will be thinking to go after the big one". New
Zealand: Internal Affairs Loses Gambling Machine Battle, Gambling Execs And Punters
Celebrate; Machine Haters VS Machine Lovers Kiwi Style... The
land of sheep' Department of Internal Affairs has lost a 3 year war to prevent
passionate gamblers playing gaming machines in the smoking area of a popular Wellington
tavern that acts are a pokie haven of sorts. Since 2007, the department has attempted
to add a "special condition" (discrimination?) to the Kilbirnie Tavern's
gambling licence that would stop people playing the machines in areas where having
a puff is permitted. The department reckons smoking and playing pokies encourages
problem gambling. The Gambling Commission has allowed an appeal by gaming machine
operator Lion Foundation against the condition Internal Affairs wanted to impose.
The Kilbirnie Tavern is one of lucky 7 pokie venues in New Zealand where gambling
machines are played in smoking areas. It is common for club pokie players to enjoy
a smoke while on the punt. Online pokie players are less inclined to smoke according
to a Media Man spokesperson. Punters, 2 sins for the price of one! Ok, were are
just lightning things up for you. If you get on the punt, please know the odds,
and most of all, have fun, with or without having a puff on whatever weed takes
your fancy. Media
Man and Gambling911 remind our readers
to keep the following in mind: Take
the time to research and learn games before placing down money Media
Man http://www.mediamanint.com Casino News Media and Gambling911.com are website
portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading websites
that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews and more. Readers...
er, punters, how did you like our report? How did you see in the new year? Did
you like the extra New Zealand supplement? Tell us in the forum. If
you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have
fun. *Greg
Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911 *Media
Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily
a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one
of a dozen sectors covered News Australian
Gambling, Entertainment And Media News, by Greg Tingle - 23rd December 2010 G'day
again and Merry Christmas punters, casino and gambling millionaires, billionaires,
entertainment news junkies, insiders, outsiders, politicians, journalists and
everyone else. What a year it has been. It's just 2 sleeps before Christmas hits,
depending upon where you live, but the cracker Aussie news just keeps coming think
and fast. We thank you, the loyal readership for your custom this year, and we
look forward to continuing to satisfy your desire for the best in gambling, gaming,
casino, entertainment and sports news and information in 2011. Media Man and Gambling911
with a Santa's sleigh full stocking of news. Ho Ho Ho!... Aussie
Rat-Pack Vice King Dies At 82; Secrets Of Australia Vice Dies With Da Man... Former
senior detective Tony Murphy, a king of Australian vice including the gambling
and prostitution biz has died. Legend has is that he was once one of the most
feared fit it and can do men in Sydney. By circa 2000 however has had assumed
the position as the licensed operator of the TAB betting facility at Dunwich on
Stradbroke Island, north east of Brisbane. Journey back to 70's as he was the
law man now to cross, striking fear in the hearts of those who dared crossed him,
and who, according to many who knew him, was the boss of corruption in a Queensland
police force that was as rotten you could get. It was the landmark inquiry into
police and political corruption headed by Tony Fitzgerald QC began in 1987 and
concluded in July 1989, that resulting in the locking up of 4 National Party ministers
as well as police commissioner Terry Lewis, and the charging of more than 250
other people, of whom 139 were found guilty. That's lot of heads, crooked cops
et al. All told, 30 coppers were charged with crimes, 36 charges of official corruption
laid and 10 indemnities granted to corrupt senior police who were involved in
protecting illegal casino dens, brothels and unlicensed bookmakers. Yep, crooks
and cops has finger in all sorts of pie. One against whom a bush tucked bag of
allegations were made but who was never charged after the Fitzgerald inquiry was
'Our Murphy', who retired from his position of assistant commissioner in 1983
after a "smashing" 38-year career. The Fitzgerald inquiry was told that
Murphy headed what was known as "The Rat Pack": a trio of crooked cops
who organised the standover and the "creaming off" of organised crime
in Queensland. The Rat Pack comprised Murphy who was the tough as shoe leather
boss man, detective Glen Hallahan and Terry Lewis. Some insider say they were
basically the creme and puppet masters of the brothels, gambling dens and a range
of other popular vice industries. Yet another chapter of Queensland's love affair
with vice and corruption has been put to rest. Aussie
Gambling And Media King James Packer And Mining King Andrew Forrest Tag Team On
Resources Investment... It's
not quite the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip, or even Packer's Crown Casino,
but Packer and good friend "Twiggy" Forrest have teamed up again, the
last known tag match being our favorite GenerationOne indigenous employment initiative.
Australian-listed Medical Corporation saw its shares surge 342.86% to 16c yesterday,
after it announced it was to buy Amphion International, a private company backed
by Packer and Forrest, along with a $2.8 million share placement. Packer is also
understood to be a shareholder in the Twig Meister's Fortescue Metals Group and
as a vocal supporter of the mining king's Generation One program. Mining vet Miles
Kennedy, the head of Amphion, will head up the new project, along with Medical
Corp chairman Simon Lee, who has vast experience in the gold sector. Packer, Forrest,
along with ex Multiplex director Tim Roberts, have supported the power play and
will take up their full entitlement in the share placement, in a vote of confidence
in the team finding a resource project. It is understood Medical Corp will soon
change its name to reflect its new focus on the business of mining. The purchase
of Amphion and the share placement would leave Medical Corp with about $12m in
cash and listed shares to seek out a "suitable investment" in the resources
sector. We wish the tag team will in their hunt for their next jackpot, and we
might even pick up a shares soon, in yet another show of support in the Packer
- Forrest dream team. Aussie
Casino And Media Tycoon James Packer And Media Boss Kerry Stokes Now Mates!... Having
spent years, if not decades, in a war for news media dominance down under, the
families are now sharing luxury ski lodge digs over Xmas. We hear that The Packer's
and their two juniors are heading to Beaver Creek in Vail Colorado for Christmas
where they will be the guests of Seven Network big cheese Kerry Stokes. Stokes
has been buying up properties in the luxury ski resort for years and has a world
class penthouse in the region which will suit fellow billionaire Packer to a tee.
Earlier in the year JP and Stokes clashed, when Stokes made a hostile raid on
'Our James' Consolidated Media Holdings, but both gents have moved forward. Packer
has of course bought a large bite of Ten and insiders reckon there's will be plenty
of sport to go around the Aussie media landscape, should it get split up from
Ten's digital channel OneHD. Afterwards The Packer's will snatch a lend of a a
boat and cruise up to the Bahamas. Packer family matriarch Ros has flown to Paris,
France, to catch up with daughter Gretel for Xmas. Ok, that's you first lot of
Xmas media celeb goss. Stay tuned. Aussie
Shane Warne May Focus More On Cricket And Poker; Love Life Suffers Blow; Twitter-Gate... Love
him or hate him (we like him lots, but not too much), Warnie is newsworthy. Mate
and biz partner or the rich and famous, like James Packer, just to name one, has
a thing for poker (and ladies). Warne's romance with British babe Liz Hurley has
suffered a blow out. Hurley has apparently distanced Warne the leg-spinner's loose
fingers (phone and other... satire) and love for hot women again led distracted
him, says Murdoch's News Of The World. The 41-year-old legend reportedly pumped
out more than 100 hot texts to a married 44-year-old Melbourne mother of two,
Adele Angeleri, while he was courting Hurley. The pair met when Angeleri, who
runs a shop across the road from Warne's office, allegedly approached him with
a business proposal only to receive a string of propositions herself. The sexy
text affair reportedly spun out of control when the woman's husband, lawyer Denis
Angeleri, found out and stormed into Warne's office demanding to speak to him.
The following day Warne is understood - alleged to have telephoned a not happy
Angeleri in an attempt to keep the affair secret. Warne, who had reportedly told
friends he wanted to marry Hurley, has not been his usually happy go lucky self
on Twitter recently. "Still no sleep… so got up out of bed, now staring
at the water here in Perth, sulking and feeling grumpy!! Need cheering up today!"
Warne said in the early hours of Friday morning. Not even Australia's comeback
in the Perth cricket Test could boost Warne's spirits. He also asked why "some
people enjoy being nasty, it's good to be nice to." Media Man will be checking
in with Warnie's Twitter for further updates. Crown
Casino Aussie Cricket Yarns And Gossip... Cricket
Legend Jeff Thomson hit the stage at Melbourne's Crown Casino in a shirt that
Yankee ex politician and pro wrestling colour man, Jesse 'The Body' Ventura would
have been proud of. Pink, yeah Pink! He also sported black pants, black tie and
a lovely cream jacket, with his trademark mop of white hair hanging over his shoulders.
Maybe he mas been watching too many re runs of WWE WrestleMania is its heyday
or something. Anyway, on with the story... the 60 year old or so veteran was straight
up at them Cricket Victoria luncheon, and let loose with some ripper quotes on
the Pommie batsmen. Thomson had some words of wisdom for Australia's selectors
ahead of the 4th Ashes Test commencing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this Sunday.
"Don't worry about a spinner. Just keep the quicks. I think we can frighten
the s**t out of those blokes." Thommo got to trade sledges with old rival
Colin Cowdrey on stage. Back in the day the story goes "Jeff Thomson, I've
been dying to meet you". Ex England batsman David Lloyd, who suffered a nasty
blow to the groin region thanks to a Thommo thunderbolt in the 1974-75 series.
Hundred of guests laughed as they crossed to video footage showed Lloyd sinking
to the turf in agony after been hit in the balls. Lloyd, dressed in a short-sleeved
shirt and a tie, evened the score by sledging Thommo's dress last night. "You
look like a bag of s**t," Thommo responded. Thommo was supportive of the
Aussie side, that have been bad ass with the sledging of late. "It's all
part and parcel of the game. "You are just trying to upset the guy's concentration.
You're out there for six hours, you get bored sh*tless. You've got to say something."
Known for his speed in the roaring 70s, Thommo was quizzed about reports that
his 160 km/h bowling had now estimated at closer to 170 km/h. "They came
out pretty quick. I hit a lot of sightscreens on the full. I wanted to be the
quickest and scare shit out of everybody and I think I achieved that". National
Australia Bank Reduces Gamble On Tabcorp Shares... Gamiing
an gambling giant Tabcorp Holdings advised National Australia Bank has reduced
its holding in the firm. Tabcorp advised in a statement on Monday that NAB had
decreased its relevant interest in the company to 34,911,845 ordinary shares representing
5.097% of its issued fully paid ordinary capital. On December 6, NAB was listed
as holding 45,655, 936 shares in Tabcorp, representing 6.67%. Tabcorp said the
shares were sold on December 14. Aussie
Pub And Land Based Pokie Players Loose $2m Per Day!.. One
armed bandit punters are set to lose a record $800 million this year. Nearly $2.2
million a day ($200.4 million) was lost between July and September, the third-highest
quarterly loss in South Australian history. If punters continue at this rate,
they will lose more than the record $792.6 million they fed poker machines in
the 2006-07 financial year. The last occurrence that ore than $200 million was
lost in a three-month period was leading up to smoking bans in November 2007.
Since then, losses steadily have decreased, with pokes recording a 7-year low
$729.4 million profit in 2009-10. Last September, the state and federal governments
released the findings of two pre-commitment technology trials in SA. They showed
the technology, which allows people to determine the amount of money they want
to spend before gambling, may be effective in reducing the amount of money problem
gamblers lose. South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon said the latest poker machine
figures highlighted the urgency of implementing a national mandatory pre-commitment
scheme. "Voluntary pre-commitment is a joke," he said. "What it
does show is the technology can work, but the only way to do it properly is there
has to be a mandatory all-in pre-commitment scheme." State Gambling Minister
Tom Koutsantonis said South Australia was leading the nation with pre-commitment
technologies. "This can empower individuals to take control over their own
spending behaviour," he said. Yep, its man VS machine, citizens VS "big
brother". Nine
Entertainment Company Continues To Get New Blood Pumped In... Nine
is doing its utmost to give the business every chance of hitting mega paydirt
this year, with yet another shot of new blood into the ranks. David Coleman will
lead Nine Entertainment’s digital growth. David Coleman has been promoted
internally to head up digital activities across Nine Entertainment, the recently
rebranded PBL Media. Coleman, previously PBL’s director of strategy, will
retain his original portfolio. but adds good does of digital into the nex mix
of cocktail. Nine Entertainment’s assets include the Nine Network, ACP Magazines
and joint venture with Microsoft NineMSN. Nine Entertainment CEO David Gyngell
said "David brings great experience and understanding to our ever growing
digital businesses, having worked in the Internet industry since the late 90s.
That hands-on experience, and his runs on the board already with our group, make
him the logical choice for the new role in what is a key growth area for Nine
Entertainment Co." Coleman said "Our digital assets are the best in
the Australian media sector, and we intend to build on them in the future. We
see great opportunities to both grow our existing digital activities, and enter
new categories. I am looking forward to working with David and the broader management
team as we aggressively build our position in digital media." Coleman first
joined the PBL family 5 years back. He now reps the firm on the boards of several
group assets, including NineMSN, Rate City, Cudo and Sky News. Prior to joining
the group, he worked like a demon at Internet companies Looksmart and dstore,
as well as for one or two consulting firms. We wish Colman well with his ongoing
career at Nine, part of Team Gyngell, an offshoot of what's know around Aussie
media and gambling circles as the 'Aussie Gumleaf Mafia'. Wrap
Up... Readers...
er, punters, how did you like our report? Have you been naughty or nice, and what
sort of Xmas present are you gambling on? Tell us in the forum. If
you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have
fun. *Greg Tingle
is a special contributor for Gambling911 News Australia
Casino Wars Examined, by Greg Tingle - November 2010 Punters,
entertainment and media news junkies, casino and media millionaires and billionaires,
and one and all. With all the talk of the Australian media wars, we thought we
would explain a little more about what they are today. The
main "war" at the moment concerns the Australian television landscape,
with James Packer buying up big in Network Ten shares. Some insiders say Packer's
but into Ten has more to do with online gaming and gambling than one might otherwise
think. Packer historically was much closer aligned with Network Nine Australia,
of which his late father owned and run, and where his long time mate and associate,
David Gyngell works. Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com
and Gambling911 offer up the latest on
Packer VS Gyngell, and much much more on the famed 'Australian Media Wars'...incoming! In
simply terms the Australian mainstream news media landscape consists of the following
mains groups: Television,
print (newspapers and magazines), radio, new media, internet / new media, and
the "what will they think of next"? / others sector. In
this feature we will mainly focus on television (commercial TV), to a lesser extent
pay TV (Foxtel, Fox Sports - Premier Media Group etc), and the internet, which
is part of the convergent media sector. Media Man is more a convergent media company,
having a number of website portals (but not owning a TV station, radio station
or print publication) to help give you an idea. David
Gyngell, Packer Mate And Rival Running Things At Network Nine and PBL Media... Gyngell's
rise from the Network Nine Network to running its parent, PBL Media, tells us
a few telling lessons. He's extremely well-regarded by its owners (private equity
firm CVC especially, which is understood to be looking to float the company on
the stock market, but that date is speculation. It confirms that he's not going
to be poached to run Network Ten once the share raid on its share register has
settled. It once again is a wake up call for everyone what a turbulent media world
is in Australia. Gyngell
is a long time friend of Packer. Packer used to be his boss at Nine but now holds
18% of Network Ten, and a half share of Consolidated Media, alongside Kerry Stokes'
Seven Media Group, which has a quarter. ConsMedia has a small stake in PBL Media,
a quarter stake in Foxtel and half of Fox Sports, as does Packer's other business
mate, Lachlan Murdoch, in his capacity as a director of News Corp, which also
just happens to own one of this down unders' 2 major newspaper groups. Murdoch's
private company holds 9% of Prime television, and he is now its deputy chairman,
and half of Nova's holding company, DMG Radio. As well as his responsibilities
in running Nine, as chief of PBL Media, Gyngell also runs NBN Television, ACP
Magazines and has a say in NineMSN, Ticketek and Sky News...which is a joint venture
between PBL, Seven and British Sky Broadcasting, which is controlled by ... News
Corp, now making a bid for full ownership. Are
you following? Should
Murdoch buy half of Packer's stake in Ten, its register will be dominated by a
trio of two billionaire media moguls...Packer and Win Television's Bruce Gordon...and
the son of one. Gyngell's elevation also shows us how competitive commercial television
might be next year. Cricket tests - 20 / 20s, football codes and Aussie drama
are just some of what's on the Aussie TV menu. PBL chief executive Tim Parker,
who's also a partner at its private equity owner CVC, thinks Gyngell is the man
to take the moguls on! Last night's statement said: "We are thrilled to have
the best media executive in the country to lead the business. The
Nine Network, including Channel Nine and the Go and GEM multi-channels, are in
the ascendancy in an enormously competitive environment. The performance of Nine
is a credit to David and his team." Television is about to get even more
competitive if Ten's news strategy weathers the storm of the Packer-Murdoch attack
and it wins at least some of the audience who have traditionally switched off
Ten at 5.59pm once its news is over, to watch some more on Channels Seven and
Nine. With the departure of current PBL chief executive Ian Law, Gyngell's elevation
is also a reminder of how critical television is to PBL's performance. Australian
TV Industry On Fire Thanks To Packer, Murdoch Jr And Gyngell... In
the fast paced tech changes affecting how news and entertainment is delivered
to your television, computer and wireless watsy, there is clearly a threat to
the old way of doing business. But generational change is also happening now.
David Gyngell, 44, now takes the lead of one of Australia's biggest media concerns,
PBL Media, owner of the Nine Network. No
longer in the hands of the powerful Packer family, PBL Media was acquired from
2006 to 2008 by private equity company CVC Asia Pacific. Its board has elevated
Gyngell to chief exec because it sees him as the best man to help sell the company
to investors in an expected $5 billion stockmarket float next year. Gyngell's
best mate, James Packer, 43, last month spent $280 million buying an 18% cent
stake in Ten and wants to revamp the network's internet strategy to make better
use of the opportunities emerging. He has been keen to install Paul Bassat, 42,
who co-founded the successful job search firm Seek. Bassat and his brother, Andrew,
have built a $2.4bn online employment and education empire in the past decade. Lachlan
Murdoch, 39, is also eyeing a co-investment in Ten. The investments are a sure
sign of confidence in traditional media that was not thought of a year back. The
changes are rapid. Packer has said privately to friends he has been surprised
by the success of the new multichannels Australians can access on their TVs and
that have attracted new advertising. Newspapers, such as The Australian, are launching
across new platforms such as the iPad and new revenue streams are opening up.
The last great boom of technology in media and communication companies was in
swing a decade ago. How was that for a bit of a history lesson. Network
Ten Loves Internet; Visa Versa... Packer
is thinking about Ten's news and online strategy, but Ten exec are also considering
a strategy when it comes to the web. The network, which recently inked a deal
to use MCM Entertainment's video platform movideo to play video on its website,
typically divides full-length programs into 6 parts, which enables it to show
an advertisement, dubbed a pre-roll, before each part. Yahoo7 and Ninemsn show
fewer ads on their full-length catch-up TV content on their Plus7 and FixPlay
services respectively. Ten's
chief digital media officer Nick Spooner said movideo technology would enable
the network to experiment with new ad formats and recommend similar programs to
visitors who have watched a video on the site. MCM group CEO Tony McGinn said
movideo technology would allow Ten to serve videos across all digital platforms,
including internet-delivered TV, or IPTV. Ten's
video views were up 31% year on year to 60 million views of premium content within
12 months, Mr Spooner said. "It provides a better experience for the audience
in a range of ways," he said. "These include supporting much closer
links to social networking engagement around our programs. "From
a client perspective, we currently run pre-roll advertising, and movideo allows
us to trial new advertising formats." Online
video advertising is a small but burgeoning market in Australia, estimated at
$25 million for the 2010 financial year, although that figure does not include
video-sharing website YouTube. According to eMarketer, US online advertising revenues
will grow at more than 30% a year until at least 2013, when they will be worth
$US4 billion. MCM group CEO Tony McGinn said the online video platform market
was worth about $480 million worldwide. MCM group, which also operates a music
and media syndication business and a digital design agency, began marketing its
video player to third parties in March, and is now expanding into Asia. Media
Man is part of the wave of new media, will you be? Lachlan
Murdoch Prime Media Group Sells Assets... Prime
Media Group Ltd has sold its non-core outside broadcast assets amid reports its
deputy chairman Lachlan Murdoch is in talks to buy half of James Packer's new
stake in Ten Network Holdings Ltd. Prime said it had sold OSB Australia to UK-based
Gearhouse Broadcast Pty Ltd for $8.5 million in cash and $3 million in instalments
between December 2012 and December 2014. OSB Australia provides outside broadcast
facilities and services for professional sporting events. Prime
will hold a 15 per cent interest in the merged OSB/Gearhouse business, which has
extended its agreement with Fox Sports for rugby union coverage through to 2015.
"The sale of OSB Australia continues our program of divesting non-core assets
to re-focus on maximising earnings from television and radio," Prime chief
executive Ian Audsley said in a statement. Prime in July sold its New Zealand
outside broadcast operator, OSB New Zealand, to Sky Television Ltd and also announced
the sale of Moonlight Cinema to Amalgamated Holdings Ltd. Prime will incur a $1
million impairment on the sale of OSB, but will avoid $13 million of capital expenditure
that is required for OSB Australia. The
proceeds of the sale will be used by Prime to pay down debt, which stood at $96
million at the end of June when the company recorded a $54.5 million full-year
net loss, a widening of its $45.5 million net loss for the previous financial
year. Separately on Thursday, Fairfax reported Mr Murdoch's company Illyria Pty
Ltd was likely to buy 50 per cent of Mr Packer's 17.88 per cent stake in Ten acquired
last week. Mr Packer's surprise $280 million purchase marked his return to free-to-air
television after years of focusing on the gambling sector. The
Fairfax reports, citing "a well-placed Murdoch source familiar with the discussions",
said Mr Murdoch saw the possible deal as a "turnaround" story. A price
had not been agreed upon, the report said. Ten declined to comment, while Prime
was being sought for comment. Comment
was also being sought from Consolidated Media Holdings Ltd, where Mr Packer is
deputy chair. Shares in Prime closed steady at 65 cents, Ten shares dipped almost
two per cent to $1.50 - the same price Mr Packer paid for his shares in the broadcaster
- and Consolidated Media shares were two cents softer at $3.35. James
Packer Media News... Ten
Network chairman Nick Falloon may be getting ready to leave as media moguls James
Packer and Lachlan Murdoch join forces on the network and we ponder could Falloon’s
loss end up as Murdoch’s gain? Meanwhile, BHP Billiton moves to squash talk
that its PotashCorp bid is set to crash and burn in Ottawa. Elsewhere,
as the political offensive against the ASX-SGX merger intensifies investors may
be losing faith with the exchange operators and AXA SA seals a heavyweight China
deal with the world’s most valuable lender ICBC. With Ten Network Holdings
reportedly set to welcome two heavyweight media moguls as its major shareholders
the rumour-mill has gone into overdrive with reports that James Packer’s
planned overhaul of the network may have claimed its first victim. Unsurprisingly,
the unfortunate victim is reportedly the network’s executive chairman Nick
Falloon. According
to The Australian, Falloon has agreed to relinquish his position after a meeting
with Packer. Rumblings that Falloon’s head was on the block took hold pretty
much as soon as Packer pulled of his share raid last week and The Australian reports
that his departure is yet to be formalised. The news comes as media scion Lachlan
Murdoch looks set to take a board seat at the network with confirmation that his
Illyria Private Limited was in talks with Packer’s Prime Capital to buy 50
per cent of its 17.88% stake in Ten for around $155 million. The deal between
the two moguls is expected to be finalised in a month or so and interestingly
there is talk that Murdoch will not only push for a board seat but could possibly
be a candidate to become Ten’s chairman. Packer
has reportedly set his sights on culling Ten’s planned foray into news and
current affairs and return the focus on the low-cost 16 to 39 demographic. While
the plans seem to have been broadly welcomed by Ten’s major shareholders
there are detractors out there especially analysts who point out that a return
to youth-friendly programming could actually end up costing the network more money
and with the inception of multi-channel offerings from Seven and Nine cutting
into the market the new approach may not be as successful as first thought. Either
way its great reading for the the Gambling911 and Media Man loyal following. All
we can say is don't bet against Packer. Wrap
Up... Readers...
er, punters, how did you like our special Australian Media Wars Explained feature?
Tell us in the forum. If
you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have
fun. *Greg
Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911 *Media
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Casino Wars: The Art Of War, by Greg Tingle -
5th November 2010 Network
Ten Nick Falloon No Fool; Likely To Dodge Board Of Directors Execution... Network
Ten executive chairman Nick 'No Fool' Falloon will avoid standing up for re-election
at December's AGM. That
move is tipped to be a talking point for his new major shareholder James Packer,
and friend and associate, Lachlan Murdoch. Falloon
should ordinarily be required to resign his possy and offer up his head for re-election
following the expiry this year of his 3-year term as executive chairman, but his
appointment late last year as MD means he will not need to stand. Are you still
with us? Under
the ASX listing rules, the MD of a listed company such as Ten Network Holdings
is exempt from rules requiring directors to be up for re-election at the annual
meeting every 3 years. The
appointment will essentially stop Packer and his soon-to-be fellow Ten investor,
Lachlan 'Lucky Money' Murdoch, from seeking to have 'No Fool' Falloon voted off
the Ten board at the AGM next month. Fellow
shareholders, namely Perpetual and WIN TV owner Bruce 'Grinning' Gordon were expected
to strongly support the push. If need be, push will become shove, but the extra
force shouldn't be required. In
a series of meetings last week 'Our James' is understood to have requested for
Falloon's immediate resignation! Falloon agreed to step aside, bust asked for
a further 14 months in the role. Perhaps he's just after a few more fat pay days...
aren't we all. Ten
confirmed last Monday that Falloon had agreed to transfer to a non-executive role
before Packer's cunning chess move last month to spend $280 million to buy an
18% stake in the hot youth orientated network. Packer
and Murdoch are now expected to question why Falloon can retain the title of managing
director after shifting more than 2 years back to a part-time role, a move that
cut his base salary from $2.2m to only $1.1m. You've go to feel sorry for him
(Not, as comedy creation Borat would say). Group
general counsel... legal eagle Stephen Partington confirmed that, in recent correspondence
with shareholder activist Stephen 'Crikey' Mayne, Network Ten had made (good)
use of the existing listing rule exemption. Readers,
we hope you're still with us in our describing of the complex 'Art Of War' tactics
here. "Following
the exit of Canwest from the Ten register late last year, Nick Falloon was appointed
to the role of managing director of Ten," Partington documented. "Mr
Falloon was originally appointed to Ten in the roles of executive chairman and
chief executive and continues to hold these positions. On this basis and in accordance
with the company's constitution and the ASX listing rules, Mr Falloon is now no
longer required to retire by rotation." A
Network Ten spokeswoman declined to comment further. Numerous
insiders agree that the change could benefit the Ten board in the battle with
Murdoch and Packer if the board wanted to retain Falloon. A
Media Man spokesperson said "While these maters of the Australian media wars
are complex, especially pertaining to the changes afoot at Network Ten, Fallon
is no fool, nor are Murdoch, Packer or Nine's Gyngell. All smart and cashed up
smart cookies indeed. The media's love affair with covering media continues, and
we're guilty of that also, and the global readership is just loving it and lapping
up every move of the chess board. Art of war media style at its best". The
media movements have generated extra interest to potential investors and Media
Man and other convergent media companies are tipped to buy into the the situation
in more ways than one ala share portfolio expansions, adding yet more fuel to
the fire that is the Australian media wars.
Ten Network Chairman Nick Falloon To Resign!...
Ten
chairman Nick Falloon has surrendered to considerable pressure to leave the firm,
advising he will go in order to make way for billionaires James Packer and Lachlan
Murdoch. The company
yesterday said Falloon had agreed to resign from Ten after the AGM next month
if his departure "would assist in the resolution of the outstanding issues"
between the company, Packer and Murdoch. A
deep throat leaked Packer and Murdoch were still trying to obtain a 3rd board
position, but did indicate they were "prepared to negotiate." The
Packer - Murdoch 'dream team' have been offered 2 seats on the board but are seeking
a 3rd, understood to be for Seek chief exec Paul 'Ballsy' (MM) Bassat. The
leak also shrugged off rife speculation that Murdoch wanted to snatch Falloon's
chairmanship. Packer
and Murdoch have been in negotiations with the network since the beginning of
the working week. Falloon's
offer to leave Ten came days after he said he was prepared to shift into a non-exec
role...reports stating he would fight for his life to remain at the company he
had helped successfully run since 2002. Ten
confirmed on Monday that it had offered the dynamic duo 2 board positions following
speculation Packer was preparing to offer his friend, and sometime business partner,
Murdoch half his 18% stake in the company. Crown
Casino 'King Of The Castle' Packer made a cunning grab on Network Ten last month
when he bought 18% of Ten's stock to become the largest shareholder at an investment
of a cool $280 million, pocket change to Packer. He
has yet to speak publicly to reveal his strategy for buying into the company,
but various media commentators including Media Man say it's part of his master
plan to make a huge splash into online gaming and gambling, adding to his Betfair
business. A convergent media aspect is understood to be on the whiteboard for
gaming linking Packer media businesses to Packer and affiliate - partners online
gambling products, and Packer and co are understood to have been watching the
tactics of PartyGaming, bwin, Virgin Games, Aspers, William Hill, Paddy Power,
Centrebet and others. Ten
advised discussions were continuing but no final agreement had been reached. "In
discussions to date, Ten Holdings has offered Messrs Packer and Murdoch the opportunity
to take up two directorships on the basis that the company's board would be expanded
to 10 directors," Ten said. "The
offer of two directorships to Messrs Packer and Murdoch is contingent upon their
agreement that the company put in place appropriate board protocols." Network
Ten shares closed at $1.46. They
traded as high as $1.59 last month followings Packer's share-buying raid which
generated massive world wide headlines and sent the industry into a spin. Insiders
agree that thus far the latest venture between Packer and Murdoch looks to be
a 'dream team' pairing, unlike their previous business deal with a telco start-up
that proved to be disastrous for the duo. Both have appeared to have learnt their
lessons well, and are on top of the media world at the moment. Wrap
Up... Readers...
er, punters, how did you like our latest on the Australian Media Wars? Is it all
part of Packer's online gambling master plan? Tell us in the forum. If
you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have
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Land Based Casino News Update, by Greg Tingle - 8th May 2010 Australia
is home to some of the world's great casinos, hotels and resorts. While
the land down under has over a dozen land based casinos, there's only three that
both rate highly and grab the majority of headlines on a global stage. Enter James
Packer's Crown Casino in Melbourne, Tabcorp's Star City in Sydney, and Jupiters
Hotel & Casino on the Gold Coast. Media
Man and Gambling911 take our eye in the sky look at the landscape of the Aussie
land based casino sector and bring you up to speed with what's news down under... Readers
will be aware that there's a "casino war" in the land of kangaroos,
koalas and goannas at the moment. You would have to be Blind Fredy not to know
about the ultra competitive showdown (and hunt for whales and dolphins) between
Packer's Crown Casino down south and Tabcorp's Star City in 'Sin City' Sydney. Crown
Casino and Star City are following the global trend, largely driven forward from
Las Vegas and Macau, of offering a total entertainment experience... not just
gambling... you know, slots, poker, table games and the like. Whales aka high-rollers,
have also demanded the changing face of the sector. Don't get us wrong, the gambling
aspect remains vital to the business model and to the punters, but for a variety
of reasons Australian casino kings have employed a more holistic model. The reasons
include being more government friendly, legal eagle elements and complimenting
the larger casino, entertainment and lifestyle sector. Some
of the ramped up services and offerings as part of the industry development include
but are not limited to: Entertainment
complex upgrades (including securing more world class acts, more often, to attract
the crowds and keep all clients and business partners happy)
Hotel suite refurbishments
Private gambling room upgrades for high rolling VIP's
Sports bar upgrades
Enhanced security - technology and more staff
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Casino News Bytes
Crown
Casino: Hosted the Logies last week with 1000 guests in attendance. Broadcast
on Network Nine Australia. Bert Newton did a fine job as host. One journalist
/ columnist was fired for what many saw as inappropriate Twitter - ing, including
the editor of The Age newspaper. Upgraded website. Management in regular contact
with sister casinos, City of Dreams Macau and Altira Macau. 100s more staff to
be employed, some of which under the GenerationOne employment initiative, dedicated
to helping get Indigenous Australians back into the workforce Star
City: Has expanded their budget by another $100,000 or so. Is ordering 1 or 2
Lear Jets to help better compete with Crown Casino. Upgraded website. Jupiters
Gold Coast: Upgraded their poker room to the tune of a few hundred thousand dollars,
Mother Africa Circus of the Senses is showing at Jupiters Theater. Last week a
casino courtesy bus was allegedly nabbed by a disgruntle contractor owned money.
The case is currently in the courts. Jupiters is nearby to the beaches where major
surfing competitions take place annually. Dreamworld (Hollywood On The Gold Coast)
is only a short drive away from the casino. Upgraded website. Burswood
Entertainment Complex: Upgraded security, shows include Nitro Circus Live, Cats,
Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson Tribute Show and Mammi Mia! Burswood is known to
put on fantastic community fundraisers. American pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan
drew a massive crowd at Burswood late last year for his charity work with the
Make-A-Wish Foundation. Virgin's Richard Branson also did some impressive fundraising
on site last month, with folks the world over keen to meet and speak to the entrepreneur.
Branson's Virgin Games remains keen to expand the gaming globally, including the
AWOMO (A World Of My Own), and perhaps the face to face meetings with the media
and political savvy Aussie Casino king, James Packer, won't go astray. Casino
Canberra: Blast From The Past: Are you a baby boomer? Then don’t dare miss
Baby Boomers Blast from the Past, the ultimate live entertainment experience.
Laugh, dance, party Friday 14 May at Casino Canberra. Watch comic impersonator
Chris De Havilland bring to life the likes of Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Elvis Presley,
Joe Cocker, Neil Diamond, and many more baby boomer entertainers. On the 3rd of
June - Aussie comedian legends...Austen Tayshus and Elliot Goblet! Austen Tayshus
is described as a drunken yobbo's worst nightmare, someone who can out gross you,
out yell you and out last you. Austen Tayshus walks a skillful line between the
truly offensive and the truly funny. And Elliot Goblet, the master of oodles of
clever but unrelated one liners and the odd two liner as well. Both comedians
are on one night of classic Aussie humour. Meet the Canberra Raiders NRL Raiderettes!
Before Raiders games you have the opportunity to meet some of the Raiderettes
and take advantage of the beer and snack footy pack. Galaxy Nightclub - Canberra's
hottest nightclub opens from 9pm every Saturday with the beats of the 70's and
the best of the 80's. Come and hear the soundtrack of our lives. Galaxy has a
NO GLASS policy! The
Reef Hotel Casino: 13th, 14th and 15th May - Lisa Hunt Returns. Soul, Disco &
Motown. The way it should sound! Lasseters
Hotel Casino: Dead Centre Show N Shine - Today! - 8th May. Outlaw Drags Spectacular
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Crown Casino (Melbourne) Queensland
Conrad Treasury Casino (Brisbane)
Jupiters Hotel & Casino (Gold Coast)
Jupiters Townsville Casino (Townsville)
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Wrest Point Hotel Casino (Hobart)
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Lasseters Hotel Casino (Alice Springs)
Skycity Darwin (formerly
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readers, we hear you... you also want to know some of the best places to play
online (that accept Aussies) if your in or around the Asia Pacific - Australia
(including Tassie) and New Zealand, so here it is... PartyCasino.com
Captain
Cooks Casino
Betfair
(sports betting only)
PKR.com
(mainly poker and some casino and sports betting)
PokerStars.com Media
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Pokie Palace Bandits Strike; Crime Spree Continues, by Greg Tingle - 2nd June
2010 Casino
players, would be crooks, gaming entrepreneurs, loyal readership the world over...
seems Australia is breeding a few Bonnie and Clyde - Ned Kelly hybrid bandits,
and your local pokie palace is the next target. Following the Gambling911 report
of Aussie Bonnie and Clyde knock offs a few months ago, another couple of punters
are having a go. Crime does not pay, well, not for long. We take our trusty baton
and plastic handcuffs to probe down under... An
Aussie gang of bandits raided a Melbourne, Australia, pokies club last night. Patrons,
punters, staff, all and sundry, were forced to get to the floor. The
trio set upon the club in Sunset Boulevard, Jacana, just after 10pm armed with
a firearm and a machete. Terrified
patrons and staff enclosed in the punting section were ordered to lay on the floor. The
bandits nabbed a significant sum of cash, as you might suspect, and ran off with
their ill gotten gains into the dark of night. Police
said in a statement that no gun shots were fired and there were no reports of
any injuries during the hold-up. Sniffer
dogs and the Police Airwing failed to locate the robbers. Armed
Crime Taskforce Detectives are investigating. The
attack follows a string of hold ups and crimes at Australian pubs and hotels. Media
Man has observed a trend of suburban and regional pubs, watering holes, pokies
hang outs and the like being the preferred choice of criminals, over traditional
land based casinos in Australia, which have beefed up security considerably over
the past 12 months. The
Late News... Melbourne,
Australia - kids and parents playing poker in suburban parks have triggered council
to ban the sale of playing cards with mixed success A
punter who won playing roulette at Crown Casino, but didn't get the money, another
punter being handed the loot, is suing Crown. Online
poker and online casino games continue to grow in popularity in Australia, despite
economic recession. The Australian government is considering how to best implement
some recommendations in the Productivity Report. Media Man has documented some
of their viewpoints for government law maker consideration, as well as offered
Fairfax - Sun Herald - The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media) an exclusive
interview. Gambling911 will also be privy to some exclusive information regarding
the gaming sector in the Australian - Asia Pacific region in coming weeks. *Greg
Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911 *Media
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