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Casino Canberra sold for $43 million

Last update: June, 2024

Ferry de Groot
Written by: Ferry de Groot Content specialist
Casino Canberra sold for $43 million

Iris Capital managed to acquire Casino A financial transaction is in motion as Iris Capital agrees to purchase Casino Canberra for an impressive $42 million from Aquis. This price exceeds Iris Capital’s initial proposal by $2 million and sits nearly $3 million above an offer made by The Oscar Group last month. Nevertheless, the NSW government must approve the sale before it's finalized.

Located in the heart of Canberra, Casino Canberra invites players to enjoy an array of classic casino games. Poker , Roulette and Blackjack In addition, this September marks the awaited reopening of their Poker Pit, promising a range of poker games for enthusiasts to explore.

  • No Limit Texas Hold “Em
    • 2/3 blinds / $100-$500 Buy-In (rake at 10%)
  • Half Pot/Full Pot 7-Card Stud
    • $5 Blind – $200 minimum Buy-In
  • Pot Limit Omaha
    • 1/2 blinds / $200 – unlimited Buy-In
  • Fixed Limit Manila
    • 5/5 – 10 Optional – $200 minimum Buy-In
  • Faro Poker
    • 5/5 – 10 Optional – $200 minimum Buy-In

Alongside the Poker Pit, Casino Canberra features a lively sports bar equipped with a large screen, ideal for sports betting aficionados.

While Casino Canberra showcases a variety of popular games, it does not possess a license for slot machines or similar gambling devices. pokies When Aquis took over Casino Canberra in 2014, there were intentions to seek approval for up to 500 slot machines; however, this authorization was never granted. In 2019, they did manage to secure a permit for just 200 machines.

The fate of the transaction is still uncertain, with multiple stakeholders needing to greenlight the agreement before it can proceed. A spokesperson from Aquis noted, “The board is deliberating on the optimal use of the proceeds, including evaluating new business ventures, debt repayment, and potential funds distribution to shareholders.”

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Ferry de Groot