New name for ACA: Australasian Casino Association
June 18, 2008 –Sydney, Australia: The members of the Australian Casino Association have voted to change the name of the
association to Australasian Casino Association, to better reflect its 18 casino members.
The Association www.AusCasinos.com has been in existence since 1992, when a group of casino operators in Australia
decided that it was more effective to approach government as a united industry then as separate entities.
Executive Director Chris Downy said that today all thirteen Australian casinos and five of New Zealand‘s casinos are
members of the association. “The name change reflects the membership base of the association and was a logical step to
take.”
The Association has also moved its main office to Sydney but still maintains its former office in Canberra, Australia’s
national capital.
Each year Australia and New Zealand casinos attract nearly 56.04 million visitors, with visitors spending over $AU3.6
billion at Australian casino properties alone. The casino industry’s substantial economic contribution provides over
$AU1 billion in Australian, and $AU94.7 million in New Zealand, government taxes, and contributes $AU54.9 million
combined to the Australian and New Zealand communities through sponsorship and support.
The casino industry is committed to their staff, providing significant training and career support to over 19,900 people
Australia wide, and 3,967 staff in New Zealand. Over $1.1 billion in salaries and wages is provided to Australian and
New Zealand households, with wages and salaries above the national average in both countries.
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