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Anyone who reads UK newspapers like the Daily Mail, The Mirror and, more recently, The Times, has probably taken notice of their anti-gambling position. One editorial after another speaks to the vicious harms of fixed odd betting terminals (FOTBs; aka slot machines, poker machines, pokies, etc.) In response, the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB)...

For the last decade, PokerStars has ruled the roost in the online poker realm, attracting the most players, delivering the biggest prize pools and hosting the largest live tournaments of any online card room around the globe. Throughout that time, sharing liquidity with any other brand was beyond objectionable. Not anymore. Amaya Gaming confirmed...

New Zealand’s Honorable Peter Dunne MP, ignited the crowd at the 2016 International Gambling Conference in Auckland this week with an opening speech that welcomed hundreds of delegates from 12 countries around the globe. For Dunne, he said the major focus of this year’s conference would be the regulatory environment surrounding Class 4 gaming...

Life is all about ups and downs, and it would seem the same goes for Australia’s flexible gambling industry. According to ASX, Aquis Entertainment’s Casino Canberra experienced a stellar month in terms of gross gaming revenue (GGR), while NSW has ordered James Packer’s plans for a Crown Resorts Sydney casino in Barangaroo to be...

Sports betting scandals are nothing new in the world of professional athletics. The most famous occurred in 1989 when former baseball player/manager Pete Rose admitted to betting on his own team. Betting of any kind on the same sport for which one professionally paricipates is strictly prohibited, but that didn’t stop Western Australia cricketer...

When anyone plans their first trip to Las Vegas, they surely expect a few things. The land of over-indulgence is known for its excessive gambling opportunities, sordid nightlife and has-been performers. When you experience these things, they shouldn’t surprise you. But here’s a list of 10 things you probably won’t expect on your first...

Only three US states have legalized and regulated online gambling, each with some unique rule sets. Nevada offers online poker only. New Jersey said no to interstate player pooling (for now). Delaware said the first $3.75 million in annual revenue gets taxed at 100%. For iGaming operators, Delaware’s distinction is clearly the worst of...

The Australian Open got underway last week, and while the majority of sentiments surrounding the prestigious tennis tournament are that of excitement and anticipation, there’s an ominous undertone that cannot be ignored. Accusations of match-fixing – both past and present – abound, and with heavy suspicion at heart, some online bookmakers chose to cease...

Researchers have discovered that approximately 20% of all adults who consume alcohol in Australia can be categorized as alcoholics. That detection has lead critics to chastise the alcohol industry for being dependent on alcoholism, immediately garnering a comparison to the casino and sports betting industries’ reliance on gambling addiction. Tim Palmer of ABC News...

Beretta’s Langwarrin Hotel is a popular destination for a day out in Victoria’s south central. A contemporary bistro, sports bar, children’s play area and roomy outdoor deck are just some of the highlights of the hotel’s domestic atmosphere. But within the walls lie 52 poker machines, and if the owner isn’t granted the right...