Recently updated on April 5th, 2026While the 2020 license reviews in Macau may seem far away, casino operators are already planning new employee benefits. Wynn Macau will be one of the last firms to extend parental leave for employees. Local regulations call for at least 56 days of maternity leave and only two days for […]
Recently updated on April 5th, 2026With gambling-related harm at the forefront of Kiwi minds, Tararua was one of the first districts to limit gaming machines. Unfortunately, their ‘sinking lid’ policy is now in its sixth year without much to show for it. While other districts in New Zealand are trying to clamp down on the […]
Recently updated on April 5th, 2026It 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 April 4th, 2026Australia’s ongoing difficulties with attracting overseas high rollers to casinos may just have a new solution. The Star Entertainment Group has just signed a shareholder deal with two foreign investors based in Hong Kong, namely Far East Consortium International Limited and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited. These firms acquired a […]
Recently updated on April 4th, 2026The Chinese law enforcement has begun using drones to prevent citizens from gambling illegally in the country. Chinese Media call the drones the eyes in the sky. The drones scan the landscape of illicit gambling houses that have been hidden well. Despite the strict gambling laws that China is well-known […]
Recently updated on April 3rd, 2026Swedish gambling laws are set to change on 1 January 2019, ending a monopoly on the online gambling industry in the country. At least 70 applications are expected to be made by gaming firms, with 22 already submitted. All newly licensed international operators will be taxed 18% to offer gaming, […]
Recently updated on April 3rd, 2026Sir Richard Branson has announced the finalisation of a deal that will see the Virgin Group take over the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The Virgin Group did not reveal the sale price. According to reports, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will open in 2019. The British billionaire […]
Recently updated on April 3rd, 2026SkyCity Entertainment announced in November 2018 that they would be selling their Darwin property to a US-based company, Delaware North. However, there were conditions that Delaware North had to meet to complete the sale. The US gaming and hospitality company had to secure funding and get regulators’ approval for the […]
Recently updated on April 2nd, 2026Tokaanu-Tūrangi RSA submitted applications for five more pokies machines to be added in the Taupō and Tūrangi districts which were both rejected. Tokaanu-Tūrangi RSA hopes were to add the extra poker machines to two venues the 11 and Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort. They hoped to offer a grand gaming venue […]
Recently updated on April 1st, 2026A Singaporean high-roller is causing the Star Gold Coast Casino in Queensland a very expensive headache. The player is refusing to pay back the $43.3 million he lost during a week-long baccarat session. The casino had flown him in on its private jet, hoping that he would make them some […]
Recently updated on March 31st, 2026The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (NZDIA) has taken action against a gambling venue manager. An NZDIA spokesperson has confirmed that the accused was employed at a gambling venue and not a casino. Under the 2003 Gambling Act, the manager is facing a fine of NZ$5000 and a criminal […]
Recently updated on March 29th, 2026Microgaming’s spy hero Jane Blonde is back in a new tale of espionage and cloak-and-dagger antics in their newest online pokie release – Agent Jane Blonde Returns! The follow up to the 2005 classic has been hotly anticipated for some time now and definitely gives players something to get excited […]
Recently updated on March 28th, 2026In the aftermath of the mass shooting in Las Vegas last year, many have questioned the security measures of the Mandalay Bay hotel. On October 1st, Stephen Paddock opened fire on a country music festival from his hotel room. Paddock killed 58 people before turning his gun on himself. A […]
Recently updated on March 28th, 2026An Australian man has missed out on a NZ$73 million jackpot due to a time zone error. The man was betting on the US Mega Millions Lottery jackpot through Lottoland. It looked like he had hit the jackpot and was set to win a life-changing amount of money. However, due […]
Recently updated on March 27th, 2026Loot boxes in video games are in the news again and casino regulators in Singapore are investigating the ‘novel’ gambling products. They have mentioned the obvious appeal to a young demographic as the motivation to mitigate the possible risk involved in playing those games. Officially known as the Singapore’ Casino […]
Recently updated on March 27th, 2026Mixed Martial Artist Conor McGregor is retiring from MMA. The lightweight champion announced the news on social media early Tuesday. The star wished his old colleagues well. Read more on the story below! Conor McGregor’s Retirement from the MMA On Tuesday morning, Conor McGregor took to Twitter to announce […]
Recently updated on March 26th, 2026LeoVegas has introduced GoGoCasino to go live in Sweden. The brand was developed using LeoVegas’ existing resources. The plan for the brand is to increase efficiency by using the company’s existing resources. GoGoCasino features top-notch user friendliness design that is alluring and has the best functions. It also has an […]
Recently updated on March 26th, 2026On 24 March, the Esports Arena Las Vegas opened its doors at the MGM Luxor. The ‘invite-only’ grand opening was live-streamed on the popular Twitch platform. Twitch is used by many professional gamers while playing popular titles online. Their first tournament event launched on Saturday and ended on Sunday, where […]
Recently updated on March 25th, 2026If you are one of New Zealand’s top sports betting fans, then you are at the right destination as we have something to share which might excite you. One of the top online casino software providers, Microgaming, has launched a new sports-betting themed online pokie called Bookie of Odds. The […]
Recently updated on March 23rd, 2026The name Microgaming is synonymous with online casino gaming throughout the world. The titles found in Microgaming’s catalogue have always set the tone for casino game manufacturers to follow over the years. Which makes the sudden shift very interesting. In recent releases, Microgaming has subcontracted the creation of new pokie […]