Recently updated on January 29th, 2018It’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 26th, 2018Gambling 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 24th, 2018Evolution Gaming has released an all-new title for their selection of Live Dealer casino games. This week, Kiwi players can enjoy Live Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker at participating casinos online. The game features a progressive jackpot and mobile optimisation. As one of the largest live casino game developers in the […]
Recently updated on January 18th, 2018Following new gambling laws and regulations in Australia, more gambling operators are considering an exit from the market. Companies like William Hill, with a large presence in sports betting, might soon exit the country. The British gambling operator announced a ‘strategic review’ of their Aussie business earlier this week. Their […]
Recently updated on January 17th, 2018The success of eSports in 2017 has motivated many casino operators to cash in on the worldwide phenomena. With the expected inclusion of eSports in major sporting events like the Olympics, it’s no wonder that casino operators are considering buying into these events. MGM Resorts’ will be the first to […]
Recently updated on January 16th, 2018Following the success of Dual Play Roulette, Evolution Gaming has decided to double down on their gamble with another table game. This year, Dual Play Baccarat will be available to play at the Grosvenor Victoria Casino in London. The game will premier both online and on land in February and […]
Recently updated on January 15th, 2018Leading online payment services are starting to withdraw from the Brazilian market. Two such services, Neteller and Skrill, will begin blocking payments from illegal Internet casinos in February. These banking options are part of the Paysafe Group, which has withdrawn from other markets over illegal gambling concerns. Skrill no longer […]
Recently updated on January 10th, 2018Gaming software giant, Novomatic AG, has just bought controlling shares in their Australian rival, Ainsworth Game Technology Limited. Their 52% stake in the company has been approved by a number of regulatory bodies. More so, the deal was finalised last Friday before founder, Len Ainsworth, announced that he would be […]
Recently updated on January 8th, 2018The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has been on a roll in the past few years when it comes to gambling regulations. This week, over 17 online casino operator investigations have wrapped up in the UK. However, five operators will now face license reviews based on findings from these inquiries. They […]
Recently updated on January 5th, 2018It may be 2018, but this week has seen a fatal microchip flaw in billions of devices across the world. This flaw allows devices using a specific microchip to be hacked, specifically data and passwords. Initially, the problem seemed only to affect Intel processors, but it has become widespread. In […]
Recently updated on January 4th, 2018The Dutch Council of State has ruled against punishing payment service providers offering their options online at illegal casinos. As a result, the Gaming Authority may no longer go after service providers in the Netherlands. Unlicensed iGaming operators may still be investigated, but online banking services will be protected by […]
Recently updated on January 3rd, 2018It 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 […]