AUSTRALIA – SkyCity Entertainment Group’s $300 million development plans in Adelaide are in doubt after South Australia’s state treasurer said the government would not negotiate on a review of gambling taxes in exchange for the company’s investment. Stuff.
Posts Tagged ‘gambling lobby’
State government refuses to negotiate tax for casino company
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011Smoke and mirrors: Big tobacco and big casino
Sunday, August 14th, 2011US - A new book charges that chambers of commerce in Washoe and Clark counties agreed in 1996 to serve as front groups for an influential University of Nevada, Reno study that was actually paid for by the tobacco industry. The study, on the economic impact of no-smoking policies on the state’s casino industry, was cited [...]
The “Poker Player’s Alliance” spent $1.8 million lobbying the US government in 2010
Thursday, July 7th, 2011US - Online poker players are now betting on Congress to legalize the game, and they’re bringing forth significant political firepower to make their case. The Poker Player’s Alliance, a non-profit organization led by former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato (R-N.Y.), spent $1.8 million lobbying the federal government during 2010 and another $420,000 during the first quarter [...]
Australian anti-pokie-reform campaign dropped by clubs
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011AUSTRALIA- CLUBS AUSTRALIA has admitted it backed down from a threatened $20 million TV advertising blitz against poker machine reforms and will cut short the controversial ”Its UnAustralian” campaign. Sydney Morning Herald.
Vancouver council unanimously rejects $500-million casino expansion
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011CANADA- Public pressure trumps casino, as council unanimously rejects the proposed $500-million Paragon Gaming expansion at BC Place spiking all immediate plans for a gambling mecca in the city. Mayor Gregor Robertson also called for a moratorium on “any and all applications to expand gambling”. Vancouver Sun. and Globe&Mail
Newt Gingrich “straddling a fine line”
Sunday, April 3rd, 2011US- Possible presidential candidate Newt Gringrich under fire for courting evangelical support while at the same time taking millions of dollars from a Las Vegas casino boss. Time and Center for Public Integrity.
Pokies struggle continues
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011AUSTRALIA- “The poker machine lobby reminds me a bit like the slave owners of the 19th century in the United States, who say their whole way of life would be ruined if there were any changes bought about” Nick Xenophon ABC News, Sydney Morning Herald and an emotive picture of Barry Gilbert of the Broadbeach Bowls Club with [...]
Cast of characters in Texas gambling push
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011US-” This Dallas Morning News article lists the “cast of characters” who are behind the push to expand gambling in Texas. It is always good to know the lobbyists and what they are currently peddling to our Texas Legislators.” Editorial at Education News.
Vancouver council questions medical health officer on casino fears
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011CANADA- As many as 43,000 British Columbians have severe gambling addictions and another 152,000 have “moderate” problems with gambling. However expert syas said there is no way to accurately determine whether a proposed massive casino expansion in the city would create more addiction problems, because not enough research is being done into the effect of [...]
Canberra casino may get pokie machines after 16 year battle
Monday, March 14th, 2011AUSTRALIA-Casino Canberra has been lobbying to have poker machines since 1995, but the Government has steadfastly refused to allow any departure from Canberra’s ”not-for-profit” model of distribution of machines. However a review has now been announced Canberra Times.
