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 […]
On Thursday, the Las Vegas Aviators started their baseball season. Prior to the season beginning, the Nevada Gaming Commission decided to remove a provision rolled out 34 years back which precluded bookies from the state from taking bets on professional baseball games played in the state. Now, bettors can happily and legally place wagers on […]
Durian Dynamite is an up and coming fruit-themed pokie game published by Swedish casino software provider, Quickspin. Although the game makes use of a well overdone theme, the developer has promised that it will deliver something special when it is released on 9 April. It has been described as “fast-paced and explosive experience”, and is […]
House Bill 629 for lottery tickets has survived a vote in the House Commerce Committee. The approval of the bill paved its way for a full House floor appraisal. A matching piece of legislation was presented in the Senate, but that it is still yet to be reviewed by members of the Legislature’s upper house. […]
The Alabama Senate committee gathered on Thursday to hear three bills that were filed earlier this year. Two concerned state lottery and one concerned sport betting. The lack of gambling opportunities in the state is the reason for the new proposed legislation change. Currently, the state only permits pari-mutuel betting on greyhounds, bingo and horse […]
With 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 amount of pokie machines, Tararua […]
The 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 for, illegal gambling has been […]
SkyCity 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 transaction. Delaware North has been […]
Tokaanu-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 with at least 9 pokie […]
A 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 money. Instead, the high-roller left […]
The 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 conviction. Group director of the […]
Microgaming’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 about. The one very noticeable […]
An 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 to a time zone conversion […]
Mixed 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 his retirement from the MMA. […]
LeoVegas 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 innovative product offering the best […]