Recently updated on February 3rd, 2026It would seem that 2018 will finally see the final Queensland casino resort being built. After many failed deals and issues for developers, the Destination Brisbane Consortium has won a bid. However, the troubles of Queensland’s next casino may be repeated for the Aussie company. Other bids were consistently opposed […]
Recently updated on February 3rd, 2026Can you gamble online in NZ? Yes, you can gamble online in NZ at any website licensed overseas. However, there are no sites licensed in New Zealand because the government is not interested in regulating the market. So, you’ll need to carefully select the right online casinos and gambling portals […]
Recently updated on February 2nd, 2026It’s no secret that lawmakers in the United States are against sports betting and other forms of gambling. For years, it’s been illegal to bet on sports because of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). Now anti-PASPA initiatives, led by the American Gaming Association, are pushing to have […]
Recently updated on February 1st, 2026Since the ban on sports betting was lifted in America, most professional sports leagues have welcomed legal betting. One league, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LGPA), has decided to invest in ways to make real time bets more exciting. They will soon have shot tracking systems like the PGA tour, […]
Recently updated on February 1st, 2026It’s been a quiet start to 2018 for Australian gaming firm Crown Resorts Limited. The casino operator was in the headlines for most of 2016 and 2017 following the Macau arrests of 18 employees. Since then, they’ve run into trouble with Australian authorities and investors. In the case of the […]
Recently updated on January 31st, 2026After months of sexual harassment allegations in the entertainment industry, new accusations have surfaced against Steve Wynn. The founder, Chairman and CEO of the infamous Wynn Resorts is now facing serious charges of misconduct towards his female employees. In an ‘extensive report’ published last week, the Wall Street Journal claimed […]
Recently updated on January 30th, 2026Many gambling advice sites are divided on how you can win more money. Is it better to play slots or table games? That’s why we’ve decided to answer the question: “are slots better than table games?” by comparing the pros and cons. While both games have their merits, it’s essential […]
Recently updated on January 30th, 2026Amid financial struggles, the Dunedin community group may have to reassess their position on not accepting funding generated from pokies machines. Their stance to refuse funding for community projects coming from gambling operators was a result of the documented harm blamed on pokies machines in New Zealand. With the organisation […]
Recently updated on January 29th, 2026There’s been a lot of concern by gambling stakeholders surrounding sportsbook ads featuring soccer players from arguably the most popular league in the world. The latest team in the spotlight is Tottenham Hotspurs. The English team is affiliated with 1XBET. The sportsbook has a multimillion-dollar partnership deal with the London […]
Recently updated on January 29th, 2026While it was billed as ‘the largest jackpot in US history’, last week’s win fell a little short of the estimated US$1.6 billion (NZ$2.45 billion). However, the lucky US Mega Millions winner probably won’t be complaining. The winning numbers and ticket have been traced to South Carolina, where winners can […]
Recently updated on January 29th, 2026It’s not too late to join in on the partypoker Powerfest this week to earn some amazing prizes. If you haven’t entered yet, you still have a chance to start playing online. The top 150 players stand a chance to win US$170 000 (±NZ$231 000) in prizes based on the […]
Recently updated on January 29th, 2026There are 61 poker machines in the town of Otaki in New Zealand which is over than 42, a number recommended by the council. Gamblers are calling for stricter restrictions. Players are falling victim to the poker machines and easy access has been identified as the main problem. The Kapiti […]
Recently updated on January 28th, 2026Melco Resorts and Entertainment, an Asian casino operator, has put off the purchase of a large portion of shares in Crown Resorts. This follows an announcement by the NSW, New South Wales, which is the governing body for Independent Liquor & Gaming that it is investigating the business deal. On […]
Recently updated on January 28th, 2026As a new multiplayer video game IP, Fortnite was expected to do mostly well on the market. However, the multi-platform game has exceeded all expectations since its release on 25 July 2017. This unique take on a mostly unheard-of game mode has stunned bigger video game publishers, such as Electronic […]
Recently updated on January 27th, 2026Paddy Power-owned Sportsbet has moved to sue CrownBet-owned Sportingbet over their planned trademark in Australia. Sportsbet filed a statement of claims against CrownBet on 21 June. This comes after the bookmaker failed to win the bid for the William Hill brand when the UK bookmaker decided to sell. This was […]
Recently updated on January 26th, 2026Novelty bets offered on Prince Harry’s first child have been suspended by Paddy Power after suspected inside information. In particular, the bookmaker has suspended bets on the possibility of twins. According to reports, gamblers placed ‘a flurry of bets’ on 24 November for twins. As a result, Paddy Power refuses […]
Recently updated on January 26th, 2026Gambling laws in Brazil have been pending for years, with different bills being stalled in federal talks. This week, the Tourism Committee has called for Brazilian casinos to be legalised to boost tourist revenues. Paulo Azi, Federal Deputy for the organisation, spoke to local news outlets after launching the electronic […]
Recently updated on January 25th, 2026Grand Theft Auto’s latest casino update has caused some commotion. The update went live yesterday and has already been banned in some countries. Grand theft Auto is an action-packed video game series, which was first released in 1997. The game has become a pop culture classic with each new release […]
Recently updated on January 25th, 2026Gambling Harm Awareness week, also called ‘Pause the Pokies’, was held in early September. The initiative, headed by the Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF), was meant to raise awareness in New Zealand. However, statistics from Pause the Pokies have revealed a larger problem. In Waiuku specifically, PGF experts have shared shocking […]
Recently updated on January 24th, 2026It seems like 2018 is the year for big mergers in the gambling industry. At the front of this wave is the Stars Group, a Canadian gambling firm. With a hefty amount of deals under their belt, the company is now looking forward to a PokerStars SkyBet combo. That is, […]