Recently updated on February 16th, 2026The World Poker Tour, in partnership with the Star Gold Coast Casino in Queensland, has announced the first WPT poker tournament in Australia. The festival is set to take place from 27 September to 7 October. There have been a total of 7 events scheduled for the day, with buy-ins […]
Recently updated on February 16th, 2026Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on the 14th of February. Many online slots providers have used this occasion as an inspiration for many of their slot titles and themes. To commemorate this day, we have put together a list of some of the popular love slots that celebrate Valentine’s […]
Recently updated on February 14th, 2026Due to a crackdown by the UK’s Football Association (FA), Daniel Sturridge has been accused of placing bets. Sturridge has not confirmed these accusations, but there appears to be evidence. Further, the footballer will need to make a formal response by 20 November. According to reports, the former Liverpool player […]
Recently updated on February 14th, 2026Bede Gaming, a casino software and platform provider, was founded in 2011. The gaming software provider is not really a newbie in the industry. However, it is relatively new when compared to some of the long-standing leading names in the gambling markets. At this stage of the game, tactical partnerships […]
Recently updated on February 14th, 2026The World Health Organisation (WHO) is considering classifying gaming addiction as a mental disorder. However, there is no exact research to back up the possible classification. What’s more, a draft by WHO lists criteria used to identify gambling addiction as a way to identify a gaming disorder. This approach could […]
Recently updated on February 13th, 2026SkyCity Entertainment Group’s net profit for the first half of the year is reportedly down 11%. The net revenue is calculated for the period of six months that ended December last year. In 2017, the casino giant reported a $93.5 million profit, only for the number to drop to $82.8 […]
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 Valentine’s 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 ‘Connie’ 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 Gaming’s premier progressive jackpot slot, Joker Millions, has just paid out at Leo Vegas Casino. The lucky Norwegian casino player cashed out €1.9 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 Queensland’s next casino may be repeated for the Aussie company. Other bids were consistently opposed […]
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 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, hasn’t been able to race its own track for […]