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OZ POKER REPORT: Demand surges nationwide post-COVID

December 2, 2020 Landon Blackhall 0

In the midst of recent news that all major casino series, including the Aussie Millions at Crown Melbourne, are on hold for the foreseeable future, there has been a flurry of tournament action among national […]

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Poker NSW given green light to resume live events

September 14, 2020 Ben Blaschke 0

Poker NSW, a cooperative comprising a majority of poker operators across the state, have been informed by NSW Police that they are free to resume poker events pending certain new COVID-safe restrictions. The approval comes […]

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Queensland: Beautiful one day, poker the next

September 4, 2020 Landon Blackhall 0

After Wednesday’s historic announcement that Queensland will host the 2020 AFL Grand Final, it appears the Sunshine State may also become Australia’s safe haven for live poker, with two major series scheduled from next month. […]

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Regulator says no to Aussie poker apps offering satellites into live events

September 3, 2020 Ben Blaschke 0

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has informed certain poker operators around the country that plans to include satellite features on their new apps are likely in breach of the law.  In a letter […]

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Poker leagues publish new “Play Safe – Poker NSW COVID-19 Safety Plan” in bid to resurrect industry

August 28, 2020 Landon Blackhall 0

The poker industry in NSW has rallied together to bring back live games just a week after NSW Police ordered a statewide shutdown. As reported by PokerMedia Australia on Tuesday, the Australian Poker League (APL), in […]

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NSW Health clarifies position on “pub poker” following recent shutdown

August 26, 2020 Ben Blaschke 0

NSW Health has issued a clarification on the rules surrounding live poker events inside the state’s pubs and clubs, confirming its stance that games of more than 10 people are not permitted. It comes after […]

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Poker leagues come together to fight NSW Police directive shutting down all live poker events

August 25, 2020 Landon Blackhall 0

After last week’s shock announcement that saw all live poker in the state of New South Wales suspended due to a public health order, the major “pub poker” brands are now banding together to try […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Cards (up) in the air as NSW authorities ban all live poker games

August 21, 2020 Landon Blackhall 0

The struggling Australian poker industry has been dealt another brutal blow with authorities in New South Wales ruling card games to be in breach of public health orders. Poker leagues across the state announced this […]

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Australian Poker Tour pulls pin on APT Gold Coast as rivals launch COVID comebacks

July 16, 2020 Landon Blackhall 0

With the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic looming large, the Australian Poker Tour (APT) has cancelled its three-day series on the Gold Coast, scheduled to be held in September. In a statement released on its […]

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Australian poker: post-COVID snapshot

June 25, 2020 Landon Blackhall 0

It may sound clichéd, but the impact coronavirus has had on all of us – and indeed for those within the poker industry across the globe – has been immense. And while it is still […]

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