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Sydney 'Asian high-roller' casino gets state backing
SYDNEY, Nov 12, 2013 (AFP) - Gambling mogul James Packer's plan to build a $1.5 billion casino in Sydney aimed at Asian high-rollers has won crucial support from the state government.
Crown exits decade-long Macau venture
HONG KONG: Casino billionaires Lawrence Ho and James Packer have said their last adieu to a decade-long gaming partnership in Macau, with each going in opposite directions.
Australia’s Crown Resorts shares jump on break-up plan
SYDNEY: Australia’s No. 1 casino firm Crown Resorts Ltd won support from investors and analysts for a plan to split the business, reigniting speculation billionaire owner James Packer may take part of the company private.
Mariah Carey sells ex-boyfriend's engagement ring for RM8.4mil
Two years after Mariah Carey’s relationship with Australian billionaire James Packer lost its shine, she's selling the 35-carat diamond engagement ring he gave her.
Packer said to be planning talks with Genting
MELBOURNE: Billionaire James Packer would be open to an alliance with Singapore casino operator Genting to further his ambitions in Australia, where he is trying to wrest control of rival Echo Entertainment, a source said.
Australian billionaire Crown owner quits board as Macau woes deepen
SYDNEY: Australian billionaire James Packer quit the board of casino giant Crown Resorts Ltd, four months after stepping down as chairman, as it grapples with falling revenue in the Asian gambling hub of Macau.
Billionaire Packer's Sydney casino plan gets initial Govt nod
SYDNEY: Australia's Crown Ltd has won initial backing from a state government for a plan to build an A$1 billion ($1.03 billion) casino in Sydney, bringing founder and billionaire James Packer closer to his goal of a global casino empire.
Australian casino boss Packer resigns due to mental illness
SYDNEY: Australian billionaire James Packer has quit the board of casino operator Crown Resorts Ltd due to mental illness, following a tumultuous period including a break-up with singer Mariah Carey and the failure of Crown's expansion strategy.
Packer may launch bid for Crown
SYDNEY: James Packer (pic) has stepped down as a director of Crown Resorts Ltd, intensifying speculation he’s closer to bidding for the company or some of its assets.
Packer to sell Foxtel pay-TV stake, eyes casino
MELBOURNE: Australian billionaire James Packer has hired UBS to sell his 25% stake in pay TV operator Foxtel, worth about US$1bil, raising speculation he may bid for casino group Echo Entertainment and its prize asset, Sydney’s Star casino.
