Recently updated on February 13th, 2026Sweden is currently reorganising its gambling market and has already entered the final stages of regulation. This means that international gambling companies will soon be offering their services in the Scandinavian country. Unfortunately, some operators have jumped the gun and are advertising illegally in the country. Although the new regulations […]
Recently updated on February 12th, 2026As Valentineâs Day approaches, New Zealanders have been warned to be on the lookout for romance scams. This comes after a farmer lost a total of $1.2 million to a woman he met on Facebook. The farmer, who is only referred to as Mark, said a woman named âConnieâ started […]
Recently updated on February 12th, 2026After a landmark year in the Australia/Asia gambling sector, Melco Resorts has been named the Top Gaming Operator at the International Gaming Awards (IGA) 2018. This is a first for the Hong Kong gaming firm, which operates City of Dreams Macau and Manila. Additionally, they own and operate a number […]
Recently updated on February 10th, 2026An upcoming Ozzy Osbourne-themed pokie game from NetEnt is the buzz this week. The casino game developer released a press statement announcing the development. This is a treat for fans of rock and pokies alike. The famous rock singer Ozzy, also known as The Prince of Darkness, will have a […]
Recently updated on February 8th, 2026Earlier this year, SkyCity Hamilton submitted an application to remove three blackjack tables from their casino floors to make space for 60 additional pokie machines. The additional machines would increase the total number of pokies available at the casino to 399. The application did result in opposition from the community. […]
Recently updated on February 8th, 2026Tabcorp has reportedly filed a complaint against Lottoland for its latest offering. Known as Jackpot Betting, many rivals are unhappy with Lottoland. Tabcorp has reportedly become the latest company to file a complaint with the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Lottoland claims that as many as 750 000 gamblers use […]
Recently updated on February 7th, 2026Yggdrasil Gamingâs premier progressive jackpot slot, Joker Millions, has just paid out at Leo Vegas Casino. The lucky Norwegian casino player cashed out âŹ1.9 million (±NZ$3.2 million) after a winning spin. This will be the third jackpot win from the game developer. Joker Millions has a connected prize pool, sharing […]
Recently updated on February 6th, 2026The New Zealand racing industry is looking to introduce a reform in current gambling legislation, which would allow it to increase its share of national pokie machines, in addition to introducing gambling on virtual horse races. Currently, only the Totalisator Agency Board (TAB) is able to operate more than 10% […]
Recently updated on February 5th, 2026The Crown Melbourne and Aristocrat Pokies have been cleared of wrongdoing by a federal judge this week. In the landmark pokie addiction case, both companies were accused of slot tampering by Shonica Guy. As a former pokie addict, Ms Guy claimed that an Aristocrat pokies game had disguised her losses […]
Recently updated on February 4th, 2026Luxor Capital Group, a New York-based hedge fund and the new major investor of Ocean Resort Casino, has requested that gaming regulators go ahead and start the process of being licensed by the state. This private investment business has submitted its application for the interim casino authorisation. This is according […]
Recently updated on February 3rd, 2026Following the discovery of a customer who was paid off not to talk to the regulator, the UK Gambling Commission has issued a warning to the gambling industry at large against the use of gag orders. This comes after the scandal that links casino giant Ladbrokes to a payoff to […]
Recently updated on February 3rd, 2026It would seem that 2026 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 Queenslandâs 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, youâll need to carefully select the right online casinos and gambling portals […]
Recently updated on February 2nd, 2026Itâs no secret that lawmakers in the United States are against sports betting and other forms of gambling. For years, itâs 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 2nd, 2026The 150-year-old Thames Racing Club could be closing its doors soon. It is one of the ten horse racing venues around New Zealand that are facing a shutdown. The Thames Racing Club, which celebrated its 150 years of existence last year, hasnât been able to race its own track for […]
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 (LPGA), has decided to invest in ways to make real-time bets more exciting. They will soon have shot-tracking systems like the PGA tour to track […]
Recently updated on February 1st, 2026Crown Resorts Limited, the Australian gaming firm, has faced significant challenges recently. The casino operator was in the headlines for its involvement in the Macau arrests of 18 employees. Since then, theyâve run into trouble with Australian authorities and investors. In the case of the investors, Crown Resorts had failed […]
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 âextensive reportâ published last week, the Wall Street Journal claimed […]
Recently updated on January 30th, 2026Anybody who has played Fortnite knows about the gameâs famous llama paid loot box offering. A recent update published on Epic Games’ blog revealed that the developer would soon be doing away with the âloot boxâ aspect of these llamas. Players familiar with the controversial microtransaction system will know that […]
Recently updated on January 30th, 2026Many gambling advice sites disagree on how you can win more money. Is it better to play slots or table games? Thatâs why weâve decided to answer the question: âAre slots better than table games?â by comparing the pros and cons. While both games have their merits, itâs essential to […]