Day: 1 March 2021

Crown Perth’s Board Chairman Steps Down in the Wake of Pending WA Investigation

Mon 1 Mar 2021 7.38 Olivia Cole
Crown Perth’s Board Chairman Steps Down in the Wake of Pending WA Investigation

Turbulence at Crown Resorts is getting more and more serious, as the gambling operator has announced that another one of its key directors is stepping down. Earlier today, the Australian casino giant revealed that John Poynton has resigned as the board’s chairman of Crown Perth and a company’s director with immediate effect. Mr Poynton’s departure is the latest one in a series of chief executive exits at the gambling company after the scanting report of New South Wales (NSW) Commissioner Patricia Bergin has alleged widespread poor governance and serious money…

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UK Retail Betting Shops Will Be Able to Apply for Financial Help under Government’s Coronavirus Recovery Plan

Mon 1 Mar 2021 5.58 Daniel Williams
UK Retail Betting Shops Will Be Able to Apply for Financial Help under Government’s Coronavirus Recovery Plan

A recent announcement that non-essential retail operators in the UK, including high-street betting shops, will be able to apply for direct financial help of up to £6,000 each has been welcomed by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). The trade body that represents the local gambling sector has also once again urged the UK Government to extend the business rates relief for one more year. The announcement of the grant scheme, along with some additional information, has been revealed ahead of the annual budget speech of chancellor Rishi Sunak that…

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