Recently updated on February 23rd, 2019There seems to be good news coming the way of former Wynn Resorts CEO, Steve Wynn. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission decided to settle the lawsuit filed last November against the casino magnate over alleged misconduct. 2018 was a turbulent year for the American billionaire, with numerous scandals that culminated in […]
Recently updated on February 22nd, 2019A roofer from Christchurch, New Zealand, has had to liquidate his roofing company after he gambled it into more than NZ$418,548 in tax debts. Macaulay Marchant said he was “no scumbag” after he lost his company due to his gambling addiction. He reportedly gambled around NZ$52,319 a week and NZ$313,911 […]
Recently updated on February 21st, 2019On 14 March, Tauranga City Council will adopt a new policy for poker machines. According to reports, the ‘sinking lid’ policy will stop any new gaming venues from opening in Tauranga. More so, new pokie machines will not be approved. These measures are expected to help residential areas affected by […]
Recently updated on February 20th, 2019Betsoft has brokered a deal with River iGaming a company that services digital gaming companies. The deal came about in the need for expansion on both sides. Betsoft is excited to add its expertise to River iGaming’s growing ventures in the iGaming market. River iGaming is showing impressive growth for […]
Recently updated on February 19th, 2019Gambling legislators and watchdogs in the United Kingdom have spoken out against online financial services provider PayPal for allegedly allowing gamblers to circumvent bank limits. Due to this loophole in safety bank limit practices, some gamblers have been using the e-wallet to spend excessive amounts. Reports suggest perhaps even more […]
Recently updated on February 18th, 2019In October 2018, the Mega Millions Lottery in the United States saw the largest single payout jackpot in America’s history. One lucky player managed to win the US$1.5 billion (NZ$2.2 Billion) jackpot. However, the winner is yet to come forward and claim their prize. The ticket was sold in South […]
Recently updated on February 17th, 2019In a report by the Times of Malta, six Malta-based gambling companies had their transactions banned by the Norwegian Gaming Authority, Lotteritilsynet. The watchdog ordered its banks to block all payments linked to gambling-related transactions. Read on for more. According to the spokesperson of NGA, Norwegian banks are restricted from transferring […]
Recently updated on February 16th, 2019Valentine’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’s titles and themes. To commemorate this day, we have put together a list of some of the popular love slots that celebrate the […]
Recently updated on February 14th, 2019Bede Gaming casino software and platform provider was founded in 2011. The gaming software provider is not really a newbie in the industry. However, it is a 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 13th, 2019SkyCity 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 12th, 2019As Valentine’s Day approaches, New Zealanders have warned to be on the look out for romance scams. This comes after a farmer was lost a total of $1.2 million by a woman he met on Facebook. The farmer, who is only referred to as Mark, said a woman named ‘Connie’ […]
Recently updated on February 10th, 2019An 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 know as The Prince of Darkness will have […]
Recently updated on February 8th, 2019Earlier 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, 2019Tabcorp 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 to the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Lottoland claims that as many as 750 000 gamblers use their […]
Recently updated on February 4th, 2019Luxor Capital Group, a New York-based hedge-fund and the new major investor of Ocean Resort Casino, have requested gaming regulators to go ahead and start the process of being licensed by the state. This private investment business has submitted its application for the interim casino authorization. This is according to […]
Recently updated on February 3rd, 2019Following the discovery of a customer that 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 in a payoff to […]
Recently updated on February 2nd, 2019The 150-year-old Thames Racing Club could be closing its doors in the 2019/20 racing season. It is one of the ten horseracing 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 […]
Recently updated on February 1st, 2019Since 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 January 30th, 2019Anybody who has played Fortnite knows about the game’s 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 “loot box” aspect of these llamas. Players familiar with the controversial microtransaction system will know that […]
Recently updated on January 29th, 2019Gamblers in Victoria, Australia, have lost a record amount of money playing pokies in 2018. This has caused quite a controversy and has led to anti-gambling groups calling for reform. Figures published by the Victorian Commission for Liquor and Gambling Regulation revealed their six-monthly venue loss data. This revealed that […]