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Tabcorp Apparently Lodges Complaint Against Lottoland

Tabcorp complains against Lottoland Jackpot Betting

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 to the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Lottoland claims that as many as 750 000 gamblers use their […]

Joker Millions pays out at Leo Vegas Casino

Joker Millions at Leo Vegas NZ

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 since October of 2017. Joker Millions has a […]

New Zealand Racing Industry Reform Coming in Early 2020

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% […]

Pokie Addiction Case Closed by Federal Judge

Pokie Addiction Case Closed - New Zealand Casinos

Recently updated on February 5th, 2026The Crown Melbourne and Aristocrat Pokies have 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 as […]

Luxor to start with Ocean Resort Casino licensing process

Recently updated on February 4th, 2026Luxor 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 […]

Brisbane Casino Project Gets the Go Ahead – NZ 2018

Destination Brisbane Consortium Development NZ

Recently updated on February 3rd, 2026It 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 […]

Anti-PASPA Movement Ongoing in the United States

Anti-PASPA Campaign - Sports Betting NZ

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 […]

LGPA Looking at Shot Tracking to Boost Betting Interests

LGPA Investing in Shot Tracking for Online Betting – NZ Golf News

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 (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, […]

Crown Resorts Limited Sells off Global Stake in Las Vegas

Crown Resorts Limited Sell Alon Las Vegas

Recently updated on February 1st, 2026It’s been a quiet start to 2018 for Australian gaming firm Crown Resorts Limited. The casino operator was in the headlines for most of 2016 and 2017 following the Macau arrests of 18 employees. Since then, they’ve run into trouble with Australian authorities and investors. In the case of the […]

Steve Wynn facing Misconduct Allegations – New Zealand 2018

Steve Wynn Accusations 2018

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 ‘extensive report’ published last week, the Wall Street Journal claimed […]

Fortnite to Ditch Paid Loot Box Microtransactions

epic games fortnite loot boxes

Recently updated on January 30th, 2026Anybody 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 […]

Are slots better than table games? – Top 10 Reasons

Are slots better than table games?

Recently updated on January 30th, 2026Many gambling advice sites are divided on how you can win more money. Is it better to play slots or table games? That’s why we’ve decided to answer the question: “are slots better than table games?” by comparing the pros and cons. While both games have their merits, it’s essential […]

Dunedin Community to Review No-Pokies Funding Policy

Recently updated on January 30th, 2026Amid financial struggles, the Dunedin community group may have to reassess their position on not accepting funding generated from pokies machines. Their stance to refuse funding for community projects coming from gambling operators was a result of the documented harm blamed on pokies machines in New Zealand. With the organisation […]

English Soccer Players Star in Sportsbook Ads

English Soccer Players Star in Sportsbook Ads

Recently updated on January 29th, 2026There’s been a lot of concern by gambling stakeholders surrounding sportsbook ads featuring soccer players from arguably the most popular league in the world. The latest team in the spotlight is Tottenham Hotspurs. The English team is affiliated with 1XBET. The sportsbook has a multimillion-dollar partnership deal with the London […]

Victoria Gamblers Lose Record Amount of Money on Pokies in 2018

Victoria Gamblers lose record amount of money in 2018

Recently updated on January 29th, 2026Gamblers 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 […]

US Mega Millions Jackpot Falls Short

Mega Millions Jackpot Winning Numbers Revealed – NZ Gambling News

Recently updated on January 29th, 2026While it was billed as ‘the largest jackpot in US history’, last week’s win fell a little short of the estimated US$1.6 billion (NZ$2.45 billion). However, the lucky US Mega Millions winner probably won’t be complaining. The winning numbers and ticket have been traced to South Carolina, where winners can […]

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