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

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. Joker Millions has a connected prize pool, sharing […]

New Zealand Racing Industry Reform Coming in Early

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 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 […]

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, 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 […]

Brisbane Casino Project Gets the Go Ahead – NZ 2026

Destination Brisbane Consortium Development NZ

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 […]

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 (LPGA), has decided to invest in ways to make real-time bets more exciting. They will soon have shot-tracking systems like the PGA tour to track […]

Crown Resorts Limited Sells off Global Stake in Las Vegas

Crown Resorts Limited Sell Alon Las Vegas

Recently updated on February 1st, 2026Crown Resorts Limited, the Australian gaming firm, has faced significant challenges recently. The casino operator was in the headlines for its involvement in the Macau arrests of 18 employees. Since then, they’ve run into trouble with Australian authorities and investors. In the case of the investors, Crown Resorts had failed […]

Steve Wynn facing Misconduct Allegations – New Zealand 2026

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 disagree 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 to […]

Dunedin Community to Review No-Pokies Funding Policy

Recently updated on January 30th, 2026Amid financial struggles, the Dunedin community group may have to reassess its position on not accepting funding generated from pokie 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 2026

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 2026. 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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