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Financial crime regulator AUSTRAC launched civil proceedings on Wednesday against SkyCity Adelaide for allegedly breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.

Hospitality New Zealand has given the government’s pokie venue regulation changes the thumbs up if they help reduce harm.

The government is implementing a raft of changes for businesses that have pokie machines to help reduce the harm they cause people.

The SkyCity Adelaide casino will re-open today after South Australian government ended a seven day lockdown in the city overnight.

New appointees take up posts 8 June.

SkyCity has reopened its Auckland casino and entertainment facilities without restrictions.

SkyCity Entertainment Group has re-opened its Auckland casino and facilities.

With the Government’s change to Covid-19 alert level 1 outside of Auckland, SkyCity’s Hamilton and Queenstown properties will recommence events and promotions.

The Auckland business closed at level 3 on 12 August but SkyCity’s Hamilton and Queenstown properties have remained open during level 2.

SkyCity will exit its boutique Queenstown Wharf Casino if it can transfer its licence to a new luxury hotel.

SkyCity has launched its offshore online gambling site skycitycasino.com through its Maltese subsidiary, SkyCity Malta Limited.

The operator is also considering a casino there to offer high rollers a “play and stay” option.