An accountant based in Singapore was embezzling over NZ$44.8 million (about US$30.2 million) over a period of 10 years. To fund his extreme gambling addiction was sentenced to 25 years and ten months in prison. The 65-year-old accountant’s name is Ewe Pang Kooi; he was born in Malaysia but was currently staying in Singapore. The […]
Best Roulette odds – Players that are about to place real money bets on roulette should know that it is imperative to understand the odds of winning the game. Roulette is a game where every bet has a specific exact probability of winning. Those odds get affected by the kind of the roulette you play […]
Payment methods for online casinos are plenty and give the punter enough leeway to choose a payment method that suits them. Internet casinos in New Zealand are no different. In most cases, these methods differ in certain ways such as the speed of the transaction. It all falls into the hands of the gambler as […]
iSoftBet, one of the best online gaming providers, has announced that it will land a hand in helping Jinni Lotto’s online casino debut. The software provider has signed an agreement that it will be supplying its products to an online lottery operation, Jinni Lotto. Which has lately unveiled its virtual casino growth effort. The partnership […]
Sports Betting legalization is continuing to expand in the United States. Radio companies in the country have said the recent moves are providing a much-needed economic boost in the broadcasting field. Up until recently, sports betting in the United States were considered illegal. There have been plenty of changes, however, making provision for this kind […]
It’s been a year since the most recent PlayItForward initiative was launched and Microgaming’s staff has managed to raise over $97813. It’s a space for employees to nominate and vote for charitable causes. The PlayItForward initiative is Microgaming’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme and has been running for five years. The online gaming software developer […]
Vicky Ventura is the latest video slot game to become a part of Red Tiger’s extensive game portfolio. The software provider, which has won many awards, invites players to adventure galore. The video slot game is set in mysterious ruins in the depths of the jungle. Thankfully, the game has been designed for gameplay in […]
Rockabilly Wolves is Microgaming’s latest pokie release set to fire up the online casino scene. Microgaming creates a time capsule in Rockabilly Wolves taking us back to the 50’s. The pokie has an undeniably rogue cool. The wolves with the perfectly coiffed manes and blazing backdrop show that this is one thrilling game to play. […]
Racing New South Wales (Racing NSW), an Australian regulatory body for thoroughbred horseracing, has been conducting an investigation into an ex-trading manager, of Tabcorp. Sally Snow – the manager in question – has been accused of rigging TAB bets. The investigation has now expanded to include Unibet’s local head of bookmaking, Phil Moyes. According to […]
Australian casinos can expect to see a turn-around in their efforts to attract foreign high-rollers. According to analysts, attracting Asian big spenders remains on the agenda even with the decline in economic activity in China. Of course, casinos in Australia have bared the brunt of the economic slowdown in China which can be attributed to […]
It has been reported by Newsroom.co.nz that there are about 13 offshore gambling sites. These websites are using the New Zealand association to seem credible. The gaming websites have gone as far as to use the country’s coat of arms and New Zealand website addresses. According to the Department for Internal Affairs (DIA), the international […]
A recent survey from Roy Morgan Research has revealed that younger Australians are gambling less nowadays. The study which was conducted in December 2018 involved seven thousand individuals. It found that the number of Aussie adults taking part in some form of gambling is down to 47.9% from 50.1% in December 2017 and 64.7% in […]
Do you love Viking-themed slot games? Well, then Betsoft has a treat in store for you. Viking Voyage is the newest pokie game to be added to the software operator’s catalogue. The game is due to be released on 22 April. It will see players travel across the seas on exciting journeys to potential riches […]
In a letter to the state’s 13 casino operators, Executive Director Kevin O’Toole stated that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved interactive gaming. Gaming and poker sites will be allowed to go live on 15 July 2019. Online gambling and poker were made official under the state’s gaming growth package that was signed […]
LeoVegas Casino has been placed under investigation for encouraging reckless gambling. The UK Gambling Commission commenced the investigation after it received a complaint that the gambling site was encouraging irresponsible gambling. LeoVegas had accepted NZ$38 808 from the suspended user who is said to have stolen the money from his mother. Despite being suspended Internet […]
Are you one of the New Zealanders that have always dreamt of travelling to South America? Well, you have an opportunity to do so while playing Contact – the new online pokie from Play’n Go. Enjoy the exceptionally designed Mayan-themed pokie that features exciting bonus rounds, multipliers, symbol upgrades, free spins and much more. The […]
A live Monopoly game is the latest brainchild of the ever-innovative Evolution Gaming, the premier live casino gaming provider. They made the announcement on the 11th of April. The unique Monopoly game is created in partnership with Hasbro, Inc. Evolution’s twist on a classic board game merges with their Dream Catcher game to create a […]
New Zealand’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) will be introducing a new code for regulating gambling adverts across the country. In an effort to protect consumers, the latest introduction by the ASA aims to restrict the visibility of gambling-related adverts. It’s aim is to children, teenagers, and those with problem gambling behaviour. Not only does the […]
James Packer, Crown Resorts owner and businessman, seems to be losing his grip in the gambling industry. Wynn Resorts recently announced that it had pulled out of a deal with Packer’s Crown Resorts. Due to prematurely confirming details of the potential merger and acquisition to the media. Two statements were released by Wynn the first […]
Christchurch Casino was one of the first gambling companies to receive an operating licence back in 1993. They received a 25-year licence, and now they are up for a casino licence renewal. However, in new developments, the Gambling Commission has a condition for the gambling company to be able to renew their licence. The condition […]