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Warne Super Stack Poker Tournament - Melbourne Cricket
legend and poker enthusiast Shane Warne will compete in the second annual Shane
Warne Super Stack Tournament at Crown Casino this weekend. Venue: Crown
Casino, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank Date:
Friday, November 02, 2012 to Sunday, November 04, 2012 Time:
12:10 Website:
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Shane Warne Super Stack series offers a live deep stack tournament with low buy-in
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blinds, and the prize pool is estimated to reach more than $80,000. Like
last year, cricket legend and founder of Shanewarne.com, Shane Warne, will compete
in this year's event. Media
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Like last year, cricket legend and founder of Shanewane.com,
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Melbourne: That's entertainment, business and sport; Melbourne Storm sponsorship
pays off Melbourne
is celebrating its second NRL Premiership after beating the Bulldogs 14-4 in the
NRL Grand Final at a packed ANZ Stadium. In
a fiery match that was marred by a biting allegation, the Storm held on with an
impressive defensive performance to keep the Bulldogs scoreless in the second
half. It was just three years back, when the Melbourne Storm rugby league team
was at its lowest point, James Packer's Crown group stepped in big time to become
major sponsor the ambitious team. The rise to the top wasn't without scandal.
Who
can forget the sports betting scandals that plagued the league, including Storm,
but they weathered the storm and rose to the top based on talent, training and
hard work - not just money being thrown at them - but there is no doubt the team
is more cashed up that most and has a vast reserve of resources. In August this
year, Crown renewed its sponsorship of the Storm for another year, putting up
a reported $1.5 million for the deal. Bottom line - the support and the hard work
have paid off big time with the NRL premiereship. As Crown Limited top dog James
Packer would agree - winners are grinners. Bulldogs fans - there's always next
year but good luck - you will need it. Baccarat
deals big profit for Crown... James
Packer's strategy to lure Asian high-rollers to his revamped Crown Perth entertainment
complex appears to be paying off in spectacular style after the casino's gross
gaming revenue leapt 25 per cent to a record $634 million last financial year.
And
it was baccarat, a card game wildly popular with Asian gamblers and the game of
choice for so-called "whales", or wealthy high-stakes punters, that
was almost solely responsible for the bumper result. Figures contained in the
Gaming and Wagering Commission's annual report, tabled in State Parliament this
week, shed light on Mr Packer's Perth gambling operation that is not provided
in Crown's reports to the Australian stock exchange. They
showed that gross revenue from gaming machines, blackjack, roulette and other
casino games was only marginally up in 2011-12 compared with the previous financial
year.
Attendance at the casino and the number of gaming machines and tables were virtually
unchanged. But gross revenue from baccarat exploded, doubling to $245 million.
The record gaming revenue delivered $106 million in gambling taxes to State Government
coffers. Crown did not comment on the figures, but casino operators in Las Vegas
and Macau have relied increasingly on baccarat, a game of chance, to land the
"whales" that can make or break a casino gaming operation. The
Gaming and Wagering Commission, which regulates the operation of Crown Perth,
will soon be asked to decide on Crown's application for an extra 500 gaming machines
and 130 gaming tables, an application the State Government has indicated it will
not oppose as part of a deal for Crown to build a new 500-room, six-star hotel.
(The West Australian) News Melbourne
Storm NRL team ink sponsorship deal with Packer's Crown Casino; Sydney news, by
Greg Tingle - 31st August 2012 
Melbourne
Storm Crown
Casino Crown
Limited The
Melbourne Storm is raking it in, with an extra $1.5 million in with Crown Limited
inking as major sponsor for a third year running, while rugby league in Victoria
could also benefit significantly. Thursday's
renewal of Crown's only team sponsorship is believed to be valued at $1 million,
give or take a few dollars. The
funds boost joins the $500,000 Australian Rugby League Commission chairman John
Grant confirmed on Monday would be delivered to all clubs before October 31. With
a back-of-jersey sponsorship still to be sold before the finals, Storm might well
collect another payday. Club
chief exec Ron Gauci advised the funds would be used to help expand the code in
Victoria, a cause boosted last month with the debut of born-and-bred local Mahe
Fonua. Storm
officials aim to fund youth teams down to under-16s and spend up to keep Melbourne
"ahead of the pack" with cutting-edge, football-specific technology. "We'll
continue to invest in the organisation. We'll invest both across the football
department and administration," Gauci said. "We
want to continue being best practice and continue being ahead of the game. We'll
invest in football operations and pathway development. "We
want to extend the Storm brand beyond the under-18s and we've put in a proposal
to the Australian Rugby League Commission to facilitate the growth of the game
in Victoria and now have the funds to help make that happen. "For
us, any investment needs to have a long-term benefit." The
push from the Government-backed Victorian Major Events Company to secure more
State of Origin clashes in Melbourne could reap even more cash for local rugby
league. Plans
are in place to establish a youth academy, with only the arrival of sufficient
funding needed to make it happen. Great
to see Crown's casino king James Packer sharing the love and funds around to worthy
causes. It's
understood that Sydney's South Sydney Rabbitohs management including king bunny,
Russell Crowe, are taking an interest in the way The Storm and Crown do things,
as you might expect with Rabbitohs also having a sponsorship deal with gaming
- entertainment firm - The Star.
Sydney NRL team also has casino deal...
The
South Sydney Rabbitohs are continuing to enjoy their sponsorship deal with The
Star (formally known as Star City Casino). NRL
top brass has said rugby league has benefitted from its association with betting
agencies because it allows better access to information about irregular plunges. As
the Australian and globally economy continue to go through tough times its going
to be interesting to see if more NRL teams ink deals with Australian casino or
gaming firms. I for would would bet yes. And
what's to become of the Barangaroo 6 star hotel and casino development in Sydney?
Could they also become a sponsor of an NRL team? With James Packer in the think
of the action one would think so. Keep watching this space.
Media Release...
Exclusive
Deal For 6 Star Hotel... Last
week's announcement by Lend Lease and Crown, that they had signed an exclusive
agreement to develop a six star hotel at Barangaroo South, has attracted wide
ranging media coverage and commentary. Below is a summary of the media releases
and media coverage to date. Following
the announcement, the Authority confirmed it will continue to work with Lend Lease,
and now their exclusive rights partner Crown, to negotiate a new location for
the hotel in Barangaroo South and oversee the appropriate planning applications
that must be approved before any concept moves ahead. Acting
Premier Andrew Stoner last week said the development of such a hotel would represent
a significant investment in NSW tourism infrastructure, and today’s agreement
is a vote of confidence in the NSW economy. “It
is, of course, subject to all the necessary planning and regulatory approvals
but Lend Lease already has an existing permit to build a hotel in Barangaroo South
and are negotiating with the Barangaroo Delivery Authority to relocate that onshore,”
he said. “The
creation of a hotel of this stature would deliver new jobs in construction, off-site
manufacturing and the tourism industry, along with hundreds of millions of dollars
for the State economy each year.” Lend
Lease Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Steve McCann, said
that Lend Lease and Crown would now work towards achieving the necessary development
approvals from the NSW Government for the hotel and jointly develop the concept
plan for the hotel. Lend Lease is currently in negotiations with the NSW Government
to finalise the hotel location. “Barangaroo
South is a major urban regeneration project that provides a unique opportunity
to create a world class commercial, residential, entertainment and mixed use destination
on Sydney Harbour. A key part of Lend Lease’s vision for Barangaroo South
is to have a high quality international hotel,” said Mr McCann. *the
writer is a shareholder in Crown Limited, Virgin Blue and Ten Network Holdings. News Tyron
Krost Wins Aussie Millions “Golden Ticket” This
is the 10th Anniversary of the Aussie Millions, held at the Crown Casino in Melbourne,
Australia, and to help celebrate the event, there was a special Tournament of
Champions held for all the previous winners of the Aussie Millions Main Event: 2003
– Peter Costa
2004 – Tony Bloom
2005 – Jamil Dia
2006
– Lee Nelson
2007 – Gus Hansen
2008 – Alexander Kostritsyn
(unable to attend)
2009 – Stewart Scott
2010 – Tyron Krost
2011 – David Gorr Eight
of the former champions were able to make the event, but the 2008 winner, Alexander
Kostritsyn, was not able to make the trip this year as his wife is expected to
give birth to their first child at any moment. After
missing 40 minutes of play from being at the final table of the $1,000 NLHE w/rebuys
event (where he finished fourth), Tyron Krost then went on to win this prestigious
event, securing himself a special prize called the Golden Ticket. This will allow
a lifetime of buy-ins for the Aussie Millions $10,000 Main Event and, considering
Krost was the youngest player at 25 years, he is sure to get a lot of value! Here’s
the final results of the Tournament of Champions: Tyron
Krost - winner of the Golden Ticket
Tony Bloom
Lee Nelson
Gus Hansen
Peter Costa
David Gorr
Jamil Dia
Stewart Scott
News
Aussie
Millions At Crown Casino, Melbourne, Australia If
there’s one thing the Australians love more than gambling it’s sport
and for them poker is fair game. This means that once the cards hit the felt at
the Aussie Millions you can expect a raucous atmosphere from the crowds inside
the Crown Poker Room. Indeed, since its inception the Main Event has grown immensely
from just 133 runners in 2004, to 681 runners in 2009 and 721 in 2011. The
Aussie Millions is considered to be one of the game’s crowning majors –
on a par with the WSOP or the WPT World Championship – and for good reason
too. The Melbourne-based tournament is situated in one of the most desirable locations
in the southern hemisphere and will again be hosted at the world-class Crown Casino
complex, where all manner of poker action will unfold from January 12–30.
As
ever the 2012 Aussie Millions schedule will be highlighted by the AU$10,600 Main
Event, a five-day behemoth that last year awarded a staggering AU$2 million to
winner David Gorr, but that will be just one of the 26 events on offer this year.
Perhaps one of the more eye-catching side events taking place will be the $100,000
Challenge – a two-day event that will pit a granite-hard field of the game’s
elite against one another for a total prizepool that last year exceeded AU$3,800,000.
But while that blue chip tournament may well be out of reach for all but a select
few of poker’s established Illuminati, there will be plenty of mid-high-stakes
action for the more budget-conscious traveller, as outlined on the schedule at
www.aussiemillions.com Aussie
Millions highlights So,
what should you be playing to keep yourself busy in January? Here’s our pick
of the action over the fortnight. (All entries are in Australian Dollars.) January
12–15 - $1,000+100 - NLHE Freezeout January
16–18 - $1,000+100 - PLO January
17–19 - $1,100+100 - NLHE Shootout January
21–22 - $1,500+150 - NLHE Bounty Event January
22–28 - $10,000+600 - NLHE MAIN EVENT January
22–23 - $100,000+500 - NLHE $100,000 CHALLENGE January
23 - $4,750+250 - Chinese Poker January
25–26 - $2,250+250 - H.O.R.S.E. January
29–30 - $10,000+500 - 8-Game Mix News James
Packer Whacks Poker Machine Reforms - 27th October 2011 James
Packer, chairman of casino owner Crown, says proposed poker machine reforms will
not tackle problem gambling. Speaking
at Crown’s annual general meeting in Melbourne this morning, Mr Packer said
mandatory pre-commitments for high-intensity poker machines was not the right
solution. "We
don’t have an issue with the federal government taking action against problem
gambling, but it must be the right solution," he said. "In
my view, there is no evidence that introducing mandatory pre-commitment or introducing
a one dollar maximum bet will be effective in tackling problem gambling, but it
will hurt recreational players, and that will cost jobs and investment across
the industry and cost the state government tax revenue used for essential community
services. "It’s
not enough to identify the right problem, we need the right solution." Crown,
which owns the Crown Casino in Melbourne and Burswood Casino in Perth, is concerned
about problem gambling and always has been, Mr Packer said. "I believe no
one in this country, or, in fact, in the world-wide casino industry, has done
more to address problem gambling," he said. News Crown
Casino Bar Club 23: Shane Warne, Elizabeth Hurley and Tiger Woods Tomorrow Night,
by Greg Tingle - 26th October 2011 Australian
sporting icon and poker celebrity, Shane Warne, is hosting 50 odd close friends
at his new Crown Casino bar Club 23 tomorrow night. It
is believed Shane's fiancee Elizabeth Hurley will attend, but the event is not
being promoted as an engagement party. The
rumour mill says its a get together of Warne's family and friends will include
Crown Limited top brass James Packer and his lovely wife, Erica. Ms
Hurley jetted into Australia on Monday morning with her son Damian. Club
23, which Warnie part-owns with poker player and entrepreneur, Joe Hachem, opened
on the quite last week. It will enjoy an official launch on November 7. A
few associates of Warne's may also attend, including golf and nightclub lover
Tiger Woods. The
club is an initiative to try to keep ahead of the game, with Crown powers that
be well aware that Sydney's The Star has been making a lot of noise in the media
as of late.
Warne,
Michael Jordan unite for Club 23
Cricket
great Shane Warne and NBA legend Michael Jordan will unite to launch Warne's new
nightclub – 'Club 23' – at Melbourne's Crown Casino in November. Jordan
will be in Melbourne as an ambassador and assistant captain for golf's President's
Cup and will be the guest of honour at the launch on November 7. He
made the jersey number 23 famous during his time at the Chicago Bulls, where he
won six NBA championships, before Warne sported the same number for Australia's
one-day cricket team. News James
Packer - Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest Indigenous Employment Tag Team - 6th
July 2011 TV
Week Logies: Underbelly Dirani Wins Logie; Dieter Brummer Crown Casino Assault,
by Greg Tingle - 2nd May 2011 Australian's
Kerry Packer And Ita Buttrose In New Cleo TV Show, By Greg Tingle - 6th April
2011 Crown
Casino Braces For TV Week Logies; Katy Perry On Despite Lawsuit - 29th April 2011 
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Casino Braces For TV Week Logies; Katy Perry On Despite Lawsuit, by Greg Tingle
- 29th April 2011 Australia's
night of nights - the TV Week Logie Awards are to hit James Packer's Crown Casino
- The Palladium to be exact, and security is to be on high alert as Katy Perry
is to perform despite a lawsuit against ACP Magazines for story she says is not
true. And, security and Crown Casino powers that be have banned mobile devices
in response to last years Twitter-Gate, where one writer was fired for inappropriate
Tweets. Will plastic handcuffs be required and will any footballer players or
guest run a muck? Media Man with the
calm before the storm that is forecast to hit the TV Week Logies at James Packer's
most famous casino... Crown
Casino Expects Huge TV Week Logies Night; Show Must Go On Despite Katy Perry Lawsuit... James
Packer, Australian gambling and media king loves this event - certainly the positives
it brings his world famous Crown Casino in Melbourne - home of the original real
life and TV Underbelly (in with a slight chance of a Logie we hear). On
the 1st of May Australia and the world will know who the Logies winners will be,
and there's going to be plenty of news and gossip stemming from the prestigious
event also. 'The
Teenage Dream'... call her what you will (but we are not sure on the Russell Brand
statue these days before you ask us) has her scheduled performance confirmed at
the Logies On Sunday evening. Not even her lawsuit against ACP Magazines...publishers
of TV Week is going to slow down this runaway train. Parry
who arrived in about 56 hours ago in Melbourne for her down under tour, has fired
off a lawsuit to ACP's women's gossip mag NW claiming it falsely reported that
Perry married for six months to Russell Brand (star of Arthur and all round bloody
funny chap)... has been having an affair with record producer Benny Blanco. It's
implied it was more than a fling. Her
writ, lodged in the Victoria Supreme Court against ACP Magazines, said: "By
reason of the publication of the article, the plaintiff (Perry) has been gravely
injured in her reputation and feelings (and) has suffered distress, embarrassment
and humiliation." The
suit, lodged on Wednesday, has put a shadow over the Logies Awards since ACP -
the main partner of the event - is reportedly remunerating Perry in the region
of $300,000 to perform on the big night. The
publishing firm may even have to more if Perry's suit is successful. Her label
EMI Music yesterday confirmed the pop singer was still due to perform. ACP
spokesman Peter Holder said: "ACP or Nine Entertainment Co have not been
served with any court documents as yet and have no comment to make." It's
understood NW executive editor Corrine Barraclough flew to Melbourne yesterday
to consult with lawyers.
FOXTEL Stars To Invade Logies; Tipped To Win Big...
FOXTEL
TO SHOWCASE ITS BIGGEST EVER LINEUP OF STARS AT THE 2011 TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS
FOXTEL stars will light up the stage and red carpet at the 2011 TV Week Logie
Awards, to be held at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne this weekend. The cast
of the much-anticipated Tim Winton’s cloudstreet (showcase) will be in attendance,
including Stephen Curry – also presenting an award on the night – Todd
Lasance, Essie Davis, Geoff Morrell and Huge Johnstone-Burt. cloudstreet will
premiere on Sunday, May 22. Justine Clarke, Silver Logie nominated actress and
star of Tangle (showcase) will also attend TV’s night-of-nights, as she prepares
to commence production on the third season of the hit drama series in Melbourne.
Host and Executive Producer of Australia’s Next Top Model (FOX8), Sarah Murdoch,
will present an award at the ceremony and will be joined on the red carpet by
Australia’s Next Top Model judge, Charlotte Dawson, as production commences
on Series 7 of FOXTEL’s most-watched series. Gorgeous model Tahnee Atkinson,
winner of Series 5 of Australia’s Next Top Model returns to the Logies stage
for the second year in a row to present the winners with their Awards. Megan Gale,
the new host of Project Runway Australia (Arena), will grace the red carpet in
a custom-made gown by Project Runway mentor and red carpet divo Alex Perry. The
fashion reality series recently wrapped production in Melbourne and will premiere
on FOXTEL’s Arena channel in July. Megan will also take the stage to present
an award on the night. Nominated for Most Outstanding Sports Coverage, FOXTEL’s
own Matt Shirvington, Tiffany Cherry and James Bracey will represent the team
from FOXTEL’s coverage of the XIX Delhi Commonwealth Games and will be joined
by superstar athletes Geoff Huegill and Liesel Jones. In 2011, one of the most
tumultuous years in political history, SKY NEWS has received a nomination for
its coverage of Election 2010 in the Most Outstanding News Coverage category –
and representing Australia’s News Channel will be Political Editor, David
Speers, Senior Political Reporter, Kieran Gilbert and Political Reporter Ashleigh
Gillon. One of the biggest ratings hits of 2010, Grand Designs Australia (The
LifeStyle Channel), has received a nomination in the viewer voted Most Popular
Lifestyle category. Host Peter Maddison will attend the 52nd annual Awards, alongside
LifeStyle stable mate Sarah Wilson. For the second year in a row, the hosts of
Nickelodeon’s Camp Orange: Castle Mountain, Luke Joseph Ryan and Wyatt Nixon-Lloyd
will rock the red carpet in celebration of their nomination for Most Outstanding
Children’s Program. Three of the most photographed and beautiful woman on
Australian TV – host of Cricket Superstar (FOX8) Lee Furlong, host of Dating
in the Dark (FOX8) Laura Dundovic and MTV’s Erin McNaught – will add
some glamour to the red carpet. From the new Movie Extra series Small Time Gangster,
lead star Steve Le Marquand and Sacha Horler are also on the guest list this Sunday
night. Rounding out the guest list are the stars of FOX8’s hot new reality
series WAG Nation, who are leaving their ball-playing men at home for a night
of glitz and glamour. Shoe designer Terry Biviano, fiancée of NRL Sydney
Roosters player Anthony Minichiello; event planner Lynette Bolton, wife of AFL
Sydney Swans player Jude Bolton; fashion boutique owner Jackie Spong, fiancée
of AFL Carlton Blues player Jarrad Waite; promotions manager Jana Peterson, long-term
girlfriend of NRL Cronulla Sharks player John Williams; and flight attendant Chantelle
Raleigh, girlfriend of NBL Gold Coast Blaze player Adam Gibson will all attend
the Logies. TV
Week 2011 Logie Awards... And
the nominations are: TV
WEEK GOLD LOGIE – Most Popular Personality on Television
Adam Hills
(Spicks And Specks, ABC1)
Asher Keddie (Offspring, Network Ten)
Chrissie
Swan (The Circle, Network Ten)
Jessica Marais (Packed To The Rafters, Channel
Seven)
Karl Stefanovic (Today, Nine Network)
Rebecca Gibney (Packed To
The Rafters, Channel Seven) TV
WEEK SILVER LOGIE -- Most Popular Actor
Callan Mulvey (Rush, Network Ten)
Don Hany (Offspring, Network Ten / Tangle, Foxtel [Showcase])
Erik Thomson
(Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Hugh Sheridan (Packed To The Rafters,
Channel Seven)
Michael Caton (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven) TV
WEEK SILVER LOGIE -- Most Popular Actress
Asher Keddie (Offspring, Network
Ten)
Jessica Marais (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Margot Robbie
(Neighbours, Network Ten)
Rebecca Gibney (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Zoe Ventoura (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven) TV
WEEK SILVER LOGIE -- Most Popular Presenter
Adam Hills (Spicks And Specks,
ABC1)
Chrissie Swan (The Circle, Network Ten)
Hamish Blake (Hamish &
Andy 'Specials', Network Ten)
Karl Stefanovic (Today, Nine Network)
Shaun
Micallef (Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation, Network Ten) MOST
POPULAR NEW MALE TALENT
Charles Cottier (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
Eddie Perfect (Offspring, Network Ten)
Firass Dirani (Underbelly: The Golden
Mile, Nine Network)
Manu Feildel (My Kitchen Rules, Channel Seven)
Ryan
Corr (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven) MOST
POPULAR NEW FEMALE TALENT
Chrissie Swan (The Circle, Network Ten)
Emma
Booth (Underbelly: The Golden Mile, Nine Network)
Hannah Marshall (Packed
To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Julie Goodwin (Home Cooked! With Julie Goodwin,
Nine Network)
Poh Ling Yeow (Poh's Kitchen, ABC1) MOST
POPULAR DRAMA SERIES
Home And Away (Channel Seven)
Neighbours (Network
Ten)
Offspring (Network Ten)
Packed To The Rafters (Channel Seven)
Rush (Network Ten)
Underbelly: The Golden Mile (Nine Network) MOST
POPULAR LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Good News Week (Network Ten)
Hey
Hey It's Saturday (Nine Network)
Sunrise (Channel Seven)
Talkin' 'Bout
Your Generation (Network Ten)
The Circle (Network Ten) MOST
POPULAR LIFESTYLE PROGRAM
Better Homes And Gardens (Channel Seven)
Domestic
Blitz (Nine Network)
Getaway (Nine Network)
Grand Designs Australia (Foxtel
[The Lifestyle Channel])
Ready Steady Cook (Network Ten) MOST
POPULAR SPORTS PROGRAM
Before The Game (Network Ten)
The Footy Show (AFL)
(Nine Network)
The Footy Show (NRL) (Nine Network)
The Matty Johns Show
(Channel Seven)
Wide World Of Sports (Nine Network) MOST
POPULAR REALITY PROGRAM
Dancing With The Stars (Channel Seven)
MasterChef
Australia (Network Ten)
The Biggest Loser Australia (Network Ten)
The
Farmer Wants A Wife (Nine Network)
The X Factor (Channel Seven) MOST
POPULAR FACTUAL PROGRAM
Bondi Rescue (Network Ten)
Bondi Vet (Network
Ten)
RPA (Nine Network)
Undercover Boss Australia (Network Ten)
Who
Do You Think You Are? (SBS) Most
Outstanding Nominees TV
WEEK SILVER LOGIE -- Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie
Hawke (Network Ten)
Packed To The Rafters (Channel Seven)
Rake (ABC1)
Rush (Network Ten)
Sisters Of War (ABC1)
Underbelly: The Golden Mile (Nine
Network) TV WEEK
SILVER LOGIE -- Most Outstanding Actor
Erik Thomson (Packed To The Rafters,
Channel Seven)
Hugh Sheridan (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Jason
Gann (Wilfred, SBS)
Richard Roxburgh (Hawke, Network Ten)
Richard Roxburgh
(Rake, ABC1) TV
WEEK SILVER LOGIE -- Most Outstanding Actress
Asher Keddie (Offspring, Network
Ten)
Catherine McClements (Rush, Network Ten)
Claire van der Boom (Sisters
Of War, ABC1)
Justine Clarke (Tangle, Foxtel [Showcase])
Kat Stewart (Offspring,
Network Ten) GRAHAM
KENNEDY AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING NEW TALENT
Emma Booth (Underbelly: The
Golden Mile, Nine Network)
Firass Dirani (Underbelly: The Golden Mile, Nine
Network)
Richard Davies (Offspring, Network Ten)
Ryan Corr (Packed To
The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Sarah Snook (Sisters Of War, ABC1) MOST
OUTSTANDING NEWS COVERAGE
"Afghanistan Rocket Attack" (Ten News)
"Election 2010" (Sky News)
"Laurie Oakes Election Leaks"
(Nine News)
"New Zealand Mine Disaster" (Seven News)
"Pakistan
Floods" (ABC News) MOST
OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT
"Brothers In Arms" (Sunday Night,
Channel Seven)
"Hey Dad..! Scandal" (A Current Affair, Nine Network)
"Iraq's Deadly Legacy" (Dateline, SBS)
"Smugglers' Paradise"
(Four Corners, ABC1)
"The Condemned" (Dateline, SBS) MOST
OUTSTANDING LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Hamish & Andy's Caravan of Courage:
Great Britain & Ireland (Network Ten)
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam (SBS)
Spicks And Specks (ABC1)
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation (Network Ten)
Yes
We Canberra! (ABC1) MOST
OUTSTANDING SPORTS COVERAGE
2010 AFL Grand Final (Channel Seven)
2010
Melbourne Cup (Channel Seven)
Rugby League - 2010 State Of Origin - Game One
(Nine Network)
The Ashes 2010 First Test - Day One at the Gabba (Nine Network)
XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi (Foxtel) MOST
OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
Camp Orange: Castle Mountain (Foxtel [Nickelodeon])
Dance Academy (ABC3)
Dead Gorgeous (ABC3)
Hi-5 (Nine Network)
Prank
Patrol (ABC3) MOST
OUTSTANDING FACTUAL PROGRAM
Bondi Rescue (Network Ten)
Miracle in the
Storm (ABC1)
RPA (Nine Network)
Such Is Life: The Troubled Times Of Ben
Cousins (Channel Seven)
Trishna & Krishna: The Quest For Separate Lives
(Channel Seven)
Shane Bourne To Host Logie Awards...
TV
actor Shane Bourne will host the 2011 Logie Awards. In a statement announcing
who would be the host, TV Week said Bourne "promises to deliver what he does
best" at the 53rd Annual Logie Awards on May 1 at Melbourne's Crown Entertainment
Complex. "I am genuinely thrilled to be involved in TV's night of nights,"
Bourne said. "It's an honour to be following in the footsteps of such television
luminaries as Bert Newton et al - and the timing couldn't be better. "I've
always enjoyed myself immensely at the Logies, and since the chances of a nomination
coming my way this year look pretty slim, I figure it's not a bad way of making
sure I score an invitation." Bourne currently stars in the Seven Network
drama series City Homicide, but is also known for his comedic roles. Most recently,
he hosted the popular show Thank God You're Here and was a regular on Hey Hey
It's Saturday for many years. Thank God You're Here won a Silver Logie for most
outstanding comedy in 2007. Bourne was also nominated for the most outstanding
actor Logie in 2003 for his leading role in medical drama MDA. This year's Logie
nominees will be revealed on April 3. Critics are at the read to praise or pan
Bourne. Will Twitter-Gate strike again at Crown Casino. Don't blink!
Crown Casino Gorilla's Will Have Plastic Handcuffs; Last Resort To To Use On Patrons
Or Special Guests...
We've
confirmed that Crown Casino security will have plastic handcuffs (and other measures)
at the ready for patrons or special guests who get out of hand. We are not certain
if someone attempting a Tweet on a mobile device falls into that category, but
punters, don't tell us we didn't warn you. Spin or tap your thingo to win or lose.
Enjoy the Logies and don't do anything we wouldn't do. Good luck to all. *The
writer owns shares in Crown Limited 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. News Crown
Casino Aussie Millions; James Packer Special, by Greg Tingle - 24th January 2011 G'day
punters, journos, high rollers - casino whales, gambling millionaires and billionaires,
poker sharks, entertainment and arts news junkies, media tycoons, politicians,
insiders, outsiders, legal eagles... one and all. You know who you are. Today
we have a massive Crown Casino Aussie Millions update for you, along with other
big news from Crown Casino's parent company, Crown Limited, including the one
and only 'Our James' (James Packer) and friends. Media
Man and Gambling911
with a jam packed report we think the late, great, Kerry Packer would be proud
of, and we hope you're delighted with it too... Shane
Warnie M.I.A At Aussie Millions Yesterday (Including Last Night); UK Connection?... Champion
spinner, celeb poker pro (sort of) and face of Crown Poker, Shane "Warnie"
Warne was Missing In Action yesterday, including in nocturnal hours, as fellow
hot blooded sportsman, Tiger Woods might say. Yep, no show of Warnie and Aussie
Millions, but he wasn't seen on a jet either. Maybe one of Crown's private fleet
was commissioned for special delivery. Warnie has been getting up nice and cosy
to U.K babe aka "poker babe" Liz Hurley in Los Angeles of late, and
we wish the happy couple many more winning hands (and kisses and hugs et al).
Warne is full expected to show up at Crown Casino later this afternoon or in the
evening, or tomorrow at the latest. Warnie, if you're a little behind schedule,
its ok. No detailed step by step - blow by blow explanation is required. Great
to see the work - life priorities in order. Poke - er, on and off the felt - way
to go son. Stay tuned for more of the life and times of Shane Warne, but sorry,
no nude shots here, but inside scoops none the less. Melbourne,
Australia and UK: Aussie Millions Gossip: Did Poker Ace Warnie Poke Her?... The
champion spinner and reported ladies man, Shane Warne, admitted he had been "busted"
spending a romantic weekend with English actress - babe Elizabeth Hurley. The
cricket legend had been trying to keep the reunion under wraps after making a
last-minute dash to Los Angeles to rendezvous with the glamorous movie star. But
Warne, 41, was outed by keen News Limited newspaper readers who spotted him on
a flight back from Los Angeles on Sunday evening. Approached by the News Limited's
Herald Sun at Crown's Aussie Millions Poker charity fundraiser on Wednesday night,
Warne grinned and said: "Yeah, I know we've been busted." He declined
further comment on the success of his reunion with the 45-year-old beauty. "Er,
next question," he replied. But mates at the benefit later revealed Warne
had confirmed his weekend had gone "very well" and he had rekindled
the flame with Hurley. Their romance has slowed a touch when it was revealed Warne
has apparently sent more than 100 text messages to married Brighton woman Adele
Angelari. "Let's just say he was pretty happy," said a mate. Hurley
made no secret of being in Los Angeles, tweeting about the weather and saying
she watched the Golden Globe Awards from her hotel. Shortly after Warne boarded
the plane for home, she tweeted: "A great weekend. Best in a long, long time."
We think congratulations may be in order for Warnie's speculative "innings"
across the water. Yeah Warnie keep row row rowing the boat, life might be such
a breeze. May the good fortune of Warnie rub off on you and may every hand and
women bring you a champion result. Warnie is not only a solid poker player, but
is a face of Crown Poker, and also a keen golf player. It's not known if he has
scored a hole in one, but he sure knows how to play them birdies. You know what
we mean. Aussie
Millions: A History Of Champions... Who
will win this years Aussie Millions Championship? It may be too early to tell,
but Phil Ivey is a hot favorite. Let's
take a walk down memory lane and see who has taken out the big one over the years... 2010
Champion Tyron
Krost
Origin: Australia (Sin City Sydney)
Winnings: $2,000,000
Defeated
746 players
*sponsored by PartyGaming's PartyPoker 2009
Champion Stewart
Scott
Origin: Australia
Winnings: $2,000,000
Defeated 681 players
*sponsored by PartyGaming's PartyPoker 2008
Champion Alexander
Kostritsyn
Origin: Russia
Winnings: $1,650,000
Defeated 780 players 2007
Champion Gus
Hansen
Origin: Denmark
Winnings: $1,500,000
Defeated 747 players 2006
Champion Lee
Nelson
Origin: New Zealand
Winnings: $1,295,800
Defeated 418 players 2005
Champion Jamil
Dia
Origin: New Zealand
Winnings: $1,000,000
Defeated 263 players 2004
Champion Tony
Bloom
Winnings: $ 426,500
Defeated 133 players 2003
Champion Peter
Costa
Origin: England
Winnings: $39,4870
Defeated 122 players Aussie
Millions Player Profile: Phil Ivey; Hot Favorite... He's
arguably the world's most famous gambler, only battling for headlines with living
legend, Doyle Brunson. He bets, wins and looses fortunes on the flip of a card,
and he's certainly living the American Dream... to be continued at Australia's
expense many tipsters stay. The 34-year-old shark (affectionate)... we like you
Phil, is playing in the Aussie Millions poker tournament at James Packers' Crown
Casino but he states it's not the tourney or its million bucks main event first
prize that got him down under - its "the action". Ivey is also rumoured
to check out Sin City Sydney's Star City, something we're not sure Crown Limited
powers that be wanted to read about, but we have to keep things fair in the world
famous 'Australian Casino Wars' right? No, we don't own shares in Tabcorp - not
yet anyway. Ivey
is understood to have some similar nocturnal habits to Tiger Woods, who he has
sometimes been compared to. He's also widely acknowledged by his peers as the
best player on at the planet at all 3 main poker disciplines of the poker: online
poker, cash games and of course, tournament! Yeah, he's a killer, and he also
excels at other casino games. Master
poker player Chris "Jesus" Ferguson generously shares the following
to the press: "In the past that was three different people, but over the
last few years the best player was just Phil Ivey, and there isn't even an argument,
and that's really unusual in a game like poker. Howard
Lederer, another genius poker nut went on record with "It doesn't matter
what the game is, Phil's the best". By the way, Lederer has a side bet with
Ivey on whether the champ will win another World Series of Poker in the next two
years. The bet is rumoured to be $US5 million. 'Aussie
Millions' is Australia's undisputed richest poker tournament, but the organised
(official) poker games are often quite the distraction for poker professionals
playing private cash games and taking side bets, while they enjoy taking in everything
that Australia has to offer, including the beaches, Melbourne culture and of course,
the beautiful Australian women (and climate). Ivey
started playing card games at his grandfather's house in New Jersey, USA growing
up, later moving to Atlantic City in his teen years. He trained 10 to 12 hours
a day playing, under a fake ID of course. Hey, it is poker. Legend has it he went
on to develop his game at a regular 7-card stud game run by the Hustler (the skin
lad's mag and website) media mogul publisher Larry Flynt. It
was in 2002 Ivey won 3 WSOP bracelets thus establishing himself as the world's
best. The
champ also plays table games including baccarat and craps, and is a very keen
better on sports. "I
enjoy myself when I'm betting, life's just more fun that way," said Ivey. This
guys is loaded, on an off the felt. What's his fortune worth? No one knows for
sure. He shares "can't relate to it and to talk about it seem crass".
Industry sources say Ivey has made more than $US18 million in online poker games
since circa 2007. Folks,
don't change your dials. The Aussie Millions Poker Championships runs until Sunday,
and yes, Packer, Warnie and even yours truly are tipped to make a special appearance,
planned or a surprise. Security is the strongest its ever been, so no funny business
everyone. Don't try to call our bluff. Aussie
Millions: Sam Trickett Wins $100,000 Challenge Yesterday... Trickett
Wins $1.5 Million to Grow his Career Wins to $3 Million after a Challenging 3-Handed
Battle against Tony Bloom and Erik Seidel. 7
of the best players in the world, $100,000 each. Just 1 winner! The
Final Table Chip Counts (with thanks to our Crown Casino friends and spies) 1st
Sam Trickett 961,000
2nd David Steicke 622,000
3rd James Obst 571,000
4th Jeffrey Lisandro 454,000
5th David Benyamine 363,000
6th Erik Seidel
169,000
7th Tony Bloom 148,000
8th Chris Ferguson 89,000
James
Packer To Get High Roller Super VIP's On The Water Off Perth, Western Australia... Gambling
and media billionaire James Packer has an offer (and a boat ride) for you, if
you can afford it. Welcome
to 'Infinity', a $50 million, 40m long Italian-made 'super yacht' to be berthed
full time in Perth as part of the Crown's 'World Of Entertainment' offering. It's
now tied into Burswood Casino, who are looking to lure in more Asian - Oriental
gamblers. The
floating 5 star plus pad (if you can rate the unbelievable luxury), along with
its crew of lucky seven will be available for the enjoyment of VVIP (very, very
important person) high rolling gamblers. They
will lap up 4 guest rooms, including a huge owner's stateroom complete with his
and hers bathrooms. Infinity
was unveiled to a group of Perth business folks this past Thursday, strategically
ahead of the opening of the $10 million Rockpool restaurant, a new secret weapon
of Burswood. Packer
was quoted by our friends at The Western Australia "We regard ourselves as
very lucky to be in Perth. Clearly it's the boom city in Australia. I also personally
love Western Australia. "I've spent - for an easterner - a lot of time in
the west over the years. I think the best of Australia is found in the characters
in Western Australia." It's well know that one of Packer's good mates and
close business associates, Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest is also based in Western Australia. Burswood's
makeover is targeted at China's billionaires... all 150 of them! Yes, someone
counted them. Packer
is aware of the Burwood's casino and entertainment complex mixed reputation and
shares "If we keep investing in the facility and we keep making it better
and better, then I think that will change. If you look at Crown (casino) in Melbourne,
all segments of society frequent (it) from all different stratas - and that is
absolutely our desire for Burswood over time." Also
forecast this year are are two Infinity Mansions...total price tag of $25 million
- to be built in the grounds at Burswood and the completion of a new and exclusive
Infinity gaming room, currently under way via the rooftop of the Intercontinental
Hotel of the complex. "Our
genuine hope is that the mansions will be the two best hotel rooms in the world,"
Packer said. "That was our brief." A
Media Man Int spokesperson said "Don't bet against James Packer. He's proved
the knockers wrong so many times before its not funny. If you had believe the
naysayers, Packer would have lost all of his fortune a few years ago. He bounced
back in champion fashion in is now regarded as one of the very best gambling and
media tycoons on the planet. Apart from that, he's also a heck of a nice bloke
who is fair and balanced with his dealing with the press and public, and the universe
continues to reward the man and his family for their good deeds. Packer is on
a roll and nothing not nobody looks to be able to catch him at the moment, including
Tabcorp or anyone else that dare try. Yeah, we're glad we bought shares in his
company also, and make no secret about it. Of late, just about everything he touches
turns to gold. It's going to be a golden year aboard the Packer express". James
Packer Loves Perth: People, Innovation, Lifestyle, His Casino And Food... JP
told The Sunday Times on Friday, "I love the Swan River ... it's better than
Sydney Harbour." Packer who is doing Perth with prime goals including the
launch the new Rockpool restaurant at his Burswood complex, flew in from Singapore
on Friday and posed for photographs before heading off for an appointment with
mining heiress Gina Rinehart (a fellow major shareholding in Ten). "We want
to invest more money in Perth. We regard ourselves as very lucky to be here. It
is clearly the most go-ahead city in Australia and has an enormous future."
Ok, so what else can we tell you? His $350 million plans to upgrade the Burswood
resort include revamped rooms, a new pool, a private gaming den, an extra 250
electronic gaming machines aka "one armed bandits" (Aussie slang), 50
more gaming tables and a 40m luxury yacht for entertaining high rollers. Packer
advised he was looking forward to digging into a steak sourced from five tonnes
of beef on site but did not share the same tastes as his late father, Kerry, who
famously walked out of the Barrenjoey House restaurant in the 1980s when Neil
Perry, head chef at the time, refused to cook him a well-done steak with tomato
sauce. "I like my steak medium-rare," JP said. For the record likes
with tomato sauce (so do we). "And Neil doesn't cook enough of them for me."
Punters, what are you waiting for. Get yourselves over to Burswood for a bit of
2, 4, 6, 8, dig in, don't wait. And, good luck on the slots, tables, and out on
the water, if your lucky enough. Crown Limited powers that be - your throw of
the dice. Take
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are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading
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and more. Readers...
er, punters, how did you like our special Aussie Millions, Crown Limited and James
Packer 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
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Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered *The
writer owns shares in Crown Limited 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.
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punters, journos, high rollers, politicians, insiders, outsiders... one and all.
Today we cover a bit of the gossip going around Aussie gambling, casino and media
circles. There's a bit of something for everyone. Media Man and Gambling911 with
another great news roundup for you from the land down under... Crown
Casino: Melbourne Gets Casino Babes Sort Of: Burlesque Royale - 28th January 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 2
shows. 8pm and 11.30pm Crown
Casino, Melbourne: 2011 Aussie Millions Poker Championship Starts Thursday... Australia's
biggest, best and richest poker tournament is back with a blast. Aussie Millions
commences this Thursday 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". News Aussie
Casino King James Packer, Shane Warne And Michael Clarke Have A Feed And Chat
At Crown Casino, by Greg Tingle - 27th December 2010 Warnie
made one of his first public appearances since the Liz Hurley affair in the UK,
playing host to his Shane Warne Foundation's annual Boxing Day breakfast at Packer's
Crown Casino. JP attended with wife Erica in support of the event, which raises
considerable financials for children who are unwell. Cricket greats Michael Clarke
and Phil Hughes also attended in for a spot of breaky before heading to the Melbourne
Cricket Group, where they ended up getting analysed in possibly Australia's worse
performance in The Ashes Cricket series in 100 years! Performing artist Leo Sayer
pumped out a few great numbers to keep the punters entertained. News Casino
Ex Boss to Sue for $1 Million Plus, by Greg Tingle - 7th November 2010 G'day
punters, casino and media millionaires and billionaires, poker high rollers, politicians
and one and all. You've waited patiently for some serious and colourful news relating
to Crown Casino for months now, and finally, here it is in all is non spin glory.
Media Man and Gambling911 deliver Crown Casino hardcore news... At
Crown Casino they don't like to discuss sackings, which is fair enough. We like
to focus on positive, not negative, when possible, but folks, this is big news. The
sacked Crown Casino chief executive officer David Courtney is now suing his former
employer for refusing to honour provisions in his fat $1.25 million contract. Courtney's
position was terminated last month, following a company "restructure"
that the James 'Casino King' Packer casino claimed was part of Crown's continuing
strategy to reduce overheads. Some saw it as "trimming the fat", and
"culling fat cats", but no one will go on record with those descriptions.
Funny that. Documents
filed in Victoria's Supreme Court just this week demonstrate that while the company
was within its rights to terminate his 5-year contract on a year's written notice,
if it did so Courtney could receive his remaining pay over 24 months or less,
much like a monthly salary. You know, horses for courses, but its hard to keep
all of the people happy, all of the time. The
fascinating legal writ claims the company is now refusing to honour this clause,
which he argues is a breach of the employment agreement he signed back in 2007. The
contract includes cash salary, superannuation contributions, cars and other goodies
and benefits. The writ states Courtney is suing for damages, interest, costs and
"such further or other relief as the court considers just". Media
Man, Gambling911 and much of the media and gaming community is hopeful that the
differences can be settled amicably. Wrap
Up... Readers...
er, punters, how did you like our hard core Crown Casino 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 *The
writer owns shares in Crown Limited Crown
Casino VS Star City Friendly War, by Greg Tingle - 27th May 2010 The
casino and overall gaming industry in the Asia Pacific - Australian region remains
as competitive as ever, with Crown Casino, Star City and Jupiters Hotel and Casino
all enjoying expensive upgrades, some into the multi million range. To top it
off, another proposed development, Jewel Casino, is earmarked for regional Victoria.
This update comes in the week that the Australian Productivity Commission released
its long awaited report into gaming and gambling. Media Man and Gambling911 take
you to the battle zone, narrowing avoiding a dash of friendly fire... Media
and gaming buzz.... mergers, takeovers, acquisitions. How much is just talk and
much is real? Speculation is a plenty. Tabcorp
and arguable its main prize, Star City in Sydney, has been the talk of takeovers
for about a decade. In fact the late, great, Kerry Packer, Australia's first (legal)
casino king, is understood to have stopped a young James (Packer) scooping it
up in the early 2000s ... think circa 2003. Insiders
still see a Crown (and other co) takeover on the cards, but its unlikely to happen
for a few more years. Tabcorp
is understood to send a release to the Australian Securities Exchange (former
Australian Stock Exchange) noting rumours for a 7% jump in its shares. Texas
Pacific Group is touted as being a prime funding partner in any deal, due in part
to its gaming - gambling sector smarts and know how thank to its ownership of
the Harrah's Entertainment casino "super whale". There
are however too many complications for a deal to occur overnight, this week, or
even this year, unless a miracle happens (which Packer is capable based upon recent
stunning performances). The
group is starting a $350 million, give or take another 100 or 200 mil, redevelopment
of Star. ROI, "earnings uplift" and other bean counter elements won't
be clear for a few years, say the experts. Also,
keep in mind the X factor - Tabcorp's Victorian wagering licence, due to expire
in 2012. Packer's
Crown aka 'World Of Entertainment' has its hands full between renovations, some
tied to GenerationOne job development, and Melco Crown - City Of Dreams business,
fighting it out for its share of "dolphins" and "whales" aka
High Rollers. Unfortunately, just a normal catch of tuna, plankton and algae are
not going to pay the bills. The business model factors in a certain number of
"whales" and "super whales", and Team Packer is keen to see
theme not drift off course to other potential competitors in the Philippines,
downtown Mandalay Bay. Melbourne
and Sin City Sydney chit chat is suggesting that certain financial analysts advise
Crown has put on ice its corporate development team, a move that "proves"
that major acquisitions are not on the cards for multiple years. Tabcorp
comes at a heavy price, and a ocean liner full of debt. Think debt funding running
into $1 or $2 billion, as a round figure estimate. Yep, these are big boys toys,
with debt to boot. Insiders question if the debt could be handled, and worked
into a deal, in the current financial market (which is close to terminal... stuffed,
despite Prime Minster Kevin Rudd and Treasure Wayne Swan defending Australia's
financial position). Red
tape, paperwork and legal eagles would have a field day should a pro active deal
get on the way, and that's before any more regulatory changes take place. Industry
analyst's advise consent would need to be required from five state governments
and about a bakers dozen of regulators. As
they say, never say never, but don't hold your breath. To
wrap up on a positive note, both Crown and Tabcorp are "swimming, not drowning",
as is Not the case for much of the world's gaming and casino industry, with Las
Vegas and Atlantic City suffering much of of the fallout. Crown
and Star are also adapting to the new media - internet landscape, and are plugging
into the exciting and headline grabbing mainstream entertainment industry, to
which will help lure in the masses who can afford to pay for quality entertainment,
be it KISS, Kylie, Elton John, WWE, UFC, Dita Von Teese or other. Australia
may be known for 'Underbelly', but Crown and TAB are no mugs nor small time crooks.
Smart operators they are, and they can afford to play the game and launch heavy
fire when the time is right. You can bet that Gambling911 and Media Man will be
there when heavy ammunition in unleashed. How friendly things remain is speculation,
but punters, always remember, "A Friend In Need Is A Pest"... just kidding,
"A Friend Indeed" or in debt! Gambling911
and Media Man remind readers to bet with your head, not over it, and 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. *The
writer owns shares in Crown Limited and Virgin and is a pro active member of Virgin
Unite News Australian
Logie Awards Update, by Greg Tingle - 2nd May 2010 Tonight's
the night... The
52nd annual Logie Awards. Australia is a buzz with what shows and celebs will
win. Gold Logie
predictions for Rebecca Gibney, playing Julie Rafter in Seven's Packed to the
Rafters. Ray Meagher
(Home and Away) and Rove McManus a wild cards. The
eight Gold Logie nominees have been the talk of the town in cafes, internet social
networking and on-air calls for votes through the SMS voting system! Centrebet
on Friday had Gibney and Meagher as most likely to win, at $1.50 and $1.85 respectively.
Rove was tipped at $26, Adam Hills $51. Go Adam! Channel
Seven's Home and Away has 13 nominations in various categories. Network Nine also
has lucky 13 in the running. Media
Man tips at least a few awards for Nine's Underbelly, given Australia's fascination
with crime, and we were settled by convicts right, so its in the blood. Network
Nine ratings are sure to be a winner, as are Crown Casino coffers. Tune in at
7.30pm as host Bert "Moonface" Newton prepares to entertain us to the
nines. *The writer
owns shares in Crown Limited *Media
Man is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company Crown
Casino To Show Off Underbelly At Logie Awards, by Greg Tingle - 1st April 2010 Australia's
tourism and entertainment icon, Crown Casino, gets to show of its wares on a national
and international scale this coming Sunday night, with the TV smash hit 'Underbelly'
in line for a number of awards. Folks, this event is all about entertainment,
not table games, slots or the bottom line, or at least that's the official world.
Mind you, someone has to put the 'Business' in show business, and Crown continues
to deliver the goods, year after year. Media
Man and Gambling911 have been hitting the phones and pounding the pavement in
order to work out who the smart money is on. Casino
tycoon, James Packer, owner of Crown, enjoys a long and largely very positive
history with both Network Nine's David Gyngell, and print press publication, ACP
Magazines, not that we are suggesting that would be instrumental in who gets gold,
silver or a donut (0). James
Packer owned Crown Casino in Melbourne, will be host to the 2010 Logie Awards
on Sunday 2nd May. 'Underbelly',
which frequently features gambling (illegal dens in most cases), has been nominated
for a modest bush tucker bag full of awards. The list, correct at time of publication: Asher
Keddie (Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities), broadcast on Network Nine is up for
the Outstanding Actress award. Anna
Hutchison, Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities is nominated for the Graham Kennedy
Award for Outstanding New Talent. 'Underbelly'
is also up for the Most Popular Drama award. Last
Word Bouncers
and security...a number of football and cricket stars will be present, many of
which are known to get a bit boisterous when on the grog. Please don't bring out
the plastic handcuffs, unless absolutely necessary. Mind you, it would make bloody
good television and provide plenty of fodder for paparazzi attending the gala
affair. Celebs, sportsmen... you've been forewarned. Bert
Newton is hosting this year, being seen by the powers that be as a safe bet. Meantime,
Bert's son, Matthew, has recently booked himself into rehab, in a step we applaud.
Newton Jr played Terry 'Mr Asia' Clark in 'Underbelly: A Tale Of Two Cities'. Our
loyal and worldwide readership is looking forward to the goss following the event,
so have a couple of drinks on us, but don't overdo it either. Drink too much...
just slip on over to Crown Towers or Crown Metropol. They will be happy to look
after you, for a price. *The
writer is a special contributor for Gambling911 *Media
Man http://www.mediamanint.com is
primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company
*The writer owns shares
in Crown Limited Crown
Casino Aussie Millions Poker Championship kicks off, by Greg Tingle - 16th January
2010 Melbourne,
if not the whole of Australia, has poker fever, thanks to casino king James Packer's
brainchild, "Aussie Millions". Media
Man long time friend, associate and eyes and ears of the industry, Keith "Bendigo"
Sloan, tipped us off that it would be huge and he was right on the money. Let's
start with some big picture stuff.... poker has been widely acknowledged in a
court of law as primarily a game of skill. Sure, there's some luck involved, but
over time on measured tests, the skill factor comes through. This is a key point
in some of the arguments put forward by the Poker Players Alliance. Folks, professional
poker is big business and is also a form of sports tourism, something that's been
picked up on by the Victorian government, but something Australia's Labor government
is still trying to grasp. Maybe it will be covered in the Aussie version of "Casino
Jack"! Let
it be said from the get-go that Crown's Aussie Millions gives some much needed
balance into the news media coverage of Australia's casino sector, which has been
copping a bit of a battering of late. Crown's connection with tourism, sports
tourism and high rollers is undisputed, and the powers that be at Crown do give
back to society in a number of capacities, some of which is reported and other
elements that are done on the quite. It was impossible to miss Warnie and Joe
Hachem on Network Ten's 7PM project last month. It's
a given that when so many whales, high rollers and the like are in town, there's
vast financial resources not far from the felt. The
Salvation Army and Unicef are just a couple of worthy causes that Crown and the
powers that be have assisted over the years. This
year sees a reported 1,143 entrants have a punt at Aussie Millions...a record
for major poker tournaments in Australia. A
$1,143,000 prize pool will be split amongst the top 108 players, with first place
set to collect the first Aussie Millions Gold Championship Ring over $200,000
in cash. Numerous
big names were in attendance for day one including Tony G, Clonie Gowen, Sorel
Mizzi, David Saab, Jason Gray, Paul Khoury, Kenneth Damm and 2005 WSOP Champ Joe
Hachem. Players who returned to the felt for a second chance included Tony Dunst
, Emad Tahtouh, Billy Argyros, Lee Nelson, Josh Field, Ben Delaney, Andrew Jeffreys,
Leo Boxell, Amanda De Cesare, Tino Lechich, James Akenhead and 2009 Aussie Millions
Champion (and PartyPoker sponsored) Stewart Scott. Nick
Haidaris has emerged with the chip lead of 165,300. Eighty-three players remained
from Day 1's starting field. Those back for Day 2 include David Saab, JP Kelly,
Antonis Kambouroglou, Brendan Edmonds, Con Tsapkounis, and Jim Sachinidis. Players
not back for day 2 include Tony Dunst, 2009 Aussie Millions Main Event Champ Stewart
Scott, Emad Tahtouh, Barny Boatman, Matthew Pearson, Rayan Nathan, Joe Hachem,
Tony G, Lee Nelson, Billy Argyros, Jonathan Karamalikis, Michael Guzzardi, James
Akenhead, Ben Delaney, and Sorel Mizzi. Day
2 at Crown Casino kicks off at 12:30 p.m where approximately 200 players will
be giving it all they have in their quest for the championship. Media
Man encourages players (and management) on a winning streak to continue to give
back to society, and of course the world is aware of those less fortunate including
in Haiti which was recently rocked by an earthquake. Casinos and big gaming companies
have much bigger resources than most, so let's see if they can even come close
to helping to the extent that they did when the Aussie Victorian bushfires hit
last March. *The
writer holds shares in Crown Limited
*The writer is the founder and director
of Media Man
*The writer is a special
contributor for Gambling911 Website Crown
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Man founder and director buys Crown Limited and Virgin Blue shares - 12th October
2009 Aussie
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Welcome to the unforgettable and extraordinary world that is Crown. With its unique
combination of luxury, warm service, exciting elegance and non-stop spectacle,
Crown offers you an experience that will linger in your mind forever.
Whether
you want to be dazzled by the fire displays on Crown's riverside or pampered in
the luxurious Crown Spa, this is truly a place to meet your every need and match
your every mood.. The
thrill of the gaming floor, the glamour of the nightlife, the sumptuous dining,
the remarkable shopping, the stylish accommodation and the friendly service come
together at Crown to create the world's most exciting entertainment experience.
(Credit: Crown Casino). Profile Crown
Casino and Entertainment Complex is a casino and entertainment precinct on the
south bank of the Yarra River, in Melbourne, Australia attracting on average 16
million visitors yearly, making it the largest casino in Australia. Crown Casino
is a unit of Crown Limited.
The complex was designed by multiple architects including award winning Daryl
Jackson and opened in 1997. The complex is one of the central features of the
Southbank area in the central business district and the Crown Promenade fronts
onto the waterfront as part of Southbank Promenade. Children under 18 are permitted
into the entertainment section of Crown but not into the gaming area or areas
serving alcohol. Casino Crown
Casino opened in 1994 at the World Trade Centre on the north bank of the Yarra
River, moving to the new complex at Southbank in 1997. Actress Rachel Griffiths
infamously ran through the casino topless on its opening night. It is open 24
hours a day, 7 days a week except on Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day.
On these days Crown is closed from 4am and reopens 12 noon. It was originally
founded, owned and run by Lloyd Williams until the Packer takeover by PBL in 1999.
Crown Casino is the largest casino in the southern hemisphere, has a license for
350 table games and 2500 poker machines. Games
Amongst other games, Crown provides the 6 main casino games of Blackjack, Craps,
Pai Gow, Poker, Baccarat and Roulette but it was also the founder of an electronic
version of Roulette known as Rapid Roulette. Rapid Roulette is essentially the
same as traditional roulette but rather than players placing bets on a layout,
all gaming takes place on a personal electronic touch screen connected to a central
roulette wheel. The benefit of this is that the player has easy access to the
entire betting layout, and due to the electronic nature of the game, it is both
fast and accurate. Rapid Roulette has been in use for several years, and recently
Rapid Bigwheel and Rapid Sic-bo have been developed.
As well as Caribbean Stud Poker on the main gaming floor, Crown has also long
offered varieties of poker including Texas Hold'em. The Crown Poker Room has recently
grown with the increased popularity of poker and now encompasses a large separate
space in the Crown basement known as the Poker Room.
Crown casino has 2500 poker machines on the casino floor, with values of 1 cent,
2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 Cent, 50 cent and 1 dollar available for patrons to
play. The slot machines at Crown are made by Aristocrat, VLC, AGT, IGT, Konami
and Stargames, with 2 Dollar machines being introduced into the VIP area. Rewards
programs
The Crown Casino have a rewards program called "Crown Club"
where by playing both poker machines and table games earn the player points on
the card for credit or other bonuses. Entertainment
complex The Crown
Entertainment Complex incorporates several nightclubs, a Village Cinema complex
and multiple restaurants, fast food outlets, food courts and shops. The complex
also houses "Galactic Circus", an electronic games arcade, laser 'tag'
game and bowling alley. Notable features of the casino include its colourful entrance
(commonly known as the 'Atrium', featuring stepped fountains and sound/light shows
under the themes of the four seasons), and pyrotechnic towers running the length
of the Casino promenade. Many luxury branded stores such as:
Prada
Burberry
Louis Vuitton
Versace Hotels The
two hotel towers are named Crown Towers Hotel and Crown Promenade Hotel. The Crown
Towers Hotel opened with the complex and is the most luxurious of the pair, located
on the banks of the Yarra River overlooking the city centre, Kings Domain, Port
Phillip and Docklands. A speciality area called the Crystal Club Lounge is available
to people who stay in some of the more expensive suites at the Hotel.
The Crown Promenade Hotel is located on Whiteman Street. A third hotel is under
construction being built at the corner of Whiteman and Clarendon Streets, Southbank.
The new, as yet unnamed hotel will feature similar facilities to Crown Promenade
Hotel. The
Palladium Room The
Palladium at Crown is Melbourne's grandest ballroom, with a seating capacity of
1,500 it has played host to some of Australia's premier functions including the
annual TV Week Logie Awards, Brownlow Medal, Allan Border Medal and the Australian
Formula 1 Grand Prix ball. It also hosted a few weddings in 2008. Blackout On
Friday January 30 2009 The crown casino and entertainment complex was evacuated
due to a blackout as a result of a 3 day heatwave. 1,200 were evacuated from the
gaming floor as well as many other from the complexes shops and restaurants. The
blackout lasted from 6:30pm till about midnight. Gamers were refunded cash which
they had entered into poker machine before the blackout in the following days.
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Packer Scraps Cannery Casino Resorts Crown Casino Deal - 13th March 2009 My
Thoughts on Casino Mogul James Packer, by Greg Tingle - 7th March 2009 James
Packer, Crown Casino Help With Australia Fires Burswood
and Crown unite to support bushfire tragedy - February 2009 Pamela
Anderson May Play in Aussie Millions, by Brett Collson - 5th January 2009 Crown
Macau Officially Opened by James Packer Crown
Limited was formed on December 17, 2007 when Publishing and Broadcasting Limited
(PBL) split into two new companies. Crown Limited acquired all of the gaming interests
while Consolidated Media Holdings, the renamed PBL retained all of the remaining
assets.
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