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The Australian government’s JobKeeper wage subsidy payments are no longer available to Canberra’s Aquis Entertainment, following its strong fourth quarter of 2020.
Asgam reports that the owner and operator of Casino Canberra said in a recent filing that it had been eligible for phase two of the scheme, which ran from September 28 to January 3, which was aimed to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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However, “Casino Canberra’s trading performance over the December quarter was strong and returned to approximately pre-COVID levels,” it said.
As a result, Aquis is not eligible for the third phase of the program.
Aquis said all employees were recalled to full capacity in the fourth quarter, despite the property still operating under some restrictions.
As per local COVID guidelines, Casino Canberra is currently capped at one person per four-quarter metres of usable space, giving it a capacity of 505 patrons.
“The business continues to operate according to its COVID Safety Plan, as required by the ACT Government, which is reviewed daily and updated based on the latest advice issued by the ACT Government,” it said.
Casinos in Australian states and territories have all reopened to varying extents, based on local coronavirus restrictions and government guidance.
Casino Canberra still hopeful of pushing on with redevelopment plan
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The owners of Casino Canberra remain hopeful of proceeding with a A$330 million redevelopment, despite failing to gain traction in its talks with the ACT Government.
Asgam reported last September that Aquis Entertainment, owners of Casino Canberra, submitted its original plans to redevelop the casino in 2015, which included a request for permission to install up to 500 pokie machines.
The casino is not permitted to operate the machines under the current government legislation.
Its initial bid was rejected in December 2018, with the government describing the proposal as untenable due to uncertainty surrounding regulation and financing details.
Instead, the government issued Aquis with a counteroffer, under which the casino operator would be permitted to run 200 pokie machines and 60 electronic gaming machines, subject to strict conditions.
Aquis baulked at the offer in the last 18 months, however, Hong Kong businessman and Aquis owner Tong Fung have now hinted at revisiting the idea during a Chairman’s address at the company’s AGM this week.
“I continue to believe our proposal for the development of an integrated entertainment precinct in Canberra’s CBD offers the ACT a once in a lifetime tourism infrastructure opportunity,” he said.
“Aquis previously submitted its Detailed Business Plan in relation to development but as reported last year, the ACT Government have ceased dealing with us through the unsolicited bids framework.
“To advance the intended redevelopment, we now need to work with the government through the more flexible and workable Development Approval process.
“At this point in time, due to the effects of COVID-19 and the effect of the termination of the share sale agreement with Blue Whale Entertainment, we have not advanced our discussions with the government any further than previously reported.
“We remain committed to the redevelopment of the property post-COVID-19 and we can’t wait to get started and deliver to Canberra the kind of world-class entertainment precinct an emerging international city deserves.”
If approved, the Casino Canberra redevelopment would include two hotels, high-end dining, bars, cafes and luxury retail.
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Casino Canberra is a top notch casino located in the East of the CBD, very close to the National Convention Centre overlooking the beautiful Glebe Park. It offers all the facilities you would expect and is a great spot to try your luck whilst in the capital. It is unique among Australian casinos in not offering pokies, due to state law, and whilst many will rue this, many others savour the calmer, more sophisticated atmosphere this creates.
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The casino itself does not have a hotel but is opposite the Crowne Plaza, with the Waldorf Apartment Hotel a two minute walk away. Those arriving by car can park in the Convention Centre for just $3 at weekends and after 5pm whilst in office hours it is $10 for four hours or $17 for the day. The casino is less than five minutes walk to the bus interchange and a short stroll from the heart of Canberra, whilst there is a large taxi rank right in front of it.
It doesn’t run poker tournaments nor offer multiplayer poker for the general public but if you join their loyalty scheme, the Senators’ Club, there is a weekly Thursday evening game with a pool of up to $6,000. All the standard table games feature, craps aside, and their Party Pit is a good option for private gaming and entertaining and there is also a Premium Player room.
Other entertainment options include two cocktail bars, 180° East Restaurant and the Galaxy Club Retro Nightclub. With a sports bar as well as sports betting facilities, TAB and Sky channels, your options away from the table are pretty good too and so all in all Casino Canberra is well placed to deliver and fun – and perhaps profitable – night out.