SkyCity merger with Aussie gambling giants not a 'focus', but not being ruled out either

SkyCity merger with Aussie gambling giants not a 'focus', but not being ruled out either
SkyCity CEO Jason Walbridge says he is largely focused on regulatory issues and the opening of the NZICC. (Image: NZME)
Dileepa Fonseka
SkyCity’s chair and chief executive are not ruling out a merger after the idea was floated at the company’s annual general meeting on Thursday. Australian-based shareholder activist Stephen Mayne asked if a merger between SkyCity and an Australian gambling player, like Star Entertainment or Tabcorp, could be on the cards and whether any regulatory issues could prevent such a measure.In response, SkyCity chair Julian Cook didn’t rule it out. “So the possibility of us merging with Star or Tabcorp, well,...

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