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Crown takeover of Echo tipped

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT

JAMES Packer's Crown could fund a $3.6 billion move on casino rival Echo Entertainment next year by exiting its Macau venture, analysts say.

Aristocrat confirms large share sale

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:20:30 GMT

ARISTOCRAT Leisure has confirmed a shareholder has sold a large stake in the slot machine maker.

Crown holds on Tabcorp stake

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT

JAMES Packer's Crown says it has no intention of increasing its interest in either Tabcorp or Echo Entertainment.

Crown brushes off Echo speculation

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:28:20 GMT

CROWN Ltd says it has no intention of increasing its interest in either Tabcorp Holdings or Echo Entertainment.

Packer gambles on third Macau casino

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT

JAMES Packer's Macau casino joint venture plans to build a $US2.5 billion ($2.3bn) casino resort - its third in the Chinese territory .

Sportingbet approves Centrebet deal

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:54:22 GMT

CENTREBET International's UK suitor, Sportingbet, has approved its proposed takeover.

Casino investors face tax increases

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT

INVESTORS in Macau casinos have been warned the Macau government could seek to increase its share of earnings when their licences come up for renewal from 2020.

Glazers eye HK for Man U float

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT

THE American owners of Manchester United are exploring the option of floating the English football club in Asia.

L'Oreal family feud flares anew

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:01:00 GMT

THE fragile peace in the family feud that racked the L'Oreal cosmetics empire and sparked a political controversy in France has fractured.

Chips not down on casino revamp

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT

THE Skycity Entertainment Group has dismissed reports it is about to abandon a proposed $250 million expansion of the Adelaide Casino.