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Las Vegas Strip gamblers likely to get a surprise IRS jackpot

When people play a slot machine on the Las Vegas Strip, in a regional casino, or in most cruise-ship casinos, they want to win big - but maybe not too big. Sure, everyone wants the huge jackpots, but when you're talking smaller numbers, many gamblers would rather hit for $1199 or less. That's because if you win $1200 or more on a single spin, your…

Law ・ 25 February 2024

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Las Vegas local hits it big with $200,000 jackpot at Suncoast Hotel and Casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A Las Vegas local is going home a little richer after hitting it big at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino. Casino officials said the player, who wishes to remain anonymous, stopped by on Thursday and started playing on an IGT Double Double Bonus Poker machine. They placed a $250 bet and hit a royal flush to win $200000. It's the…

Land-based ・ 25 February 2024

Las Vegas Advisor

TOO OUT OF IT TO PLAY? CASINO GAMBLING TRIPS GONE WRONG

This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. AC Says: Gambling and drinking. These two activities have gone hand in hand forever and the consensus is it's not a good mix for the gambler. If it were, the casinos wouldn't be offering it.…

Games ・ 16 February 2024

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Top 5 jackpots in January 2024 in the Las Vegas Valley

Like clockwork, Las Vegas rang in the new year with massive celebrations on and off the Las Vegas Strip. After the champagne was popped and resolutions were made, a few of you found some happiness after the cards were dealt or the spins concluded. Here are five of the more memorable conquests this past month in the Las Vegas Valley: 5. Wedding…

Top and Best ・ 02 February 2024

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$389,753 Mega Progressive jackpot hits at Paris Las Vegas

A visitor at a Las Vegas Strip casino will enjoy a crazy good time. The player won $389753 after hitting a Mega Progressive jackpot playing Crazy 4 Poker at Paris Las Vegas, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The jackpot hit around 11 a.m. Thursday. Winners across the Las Vegas Valley Durango Nice work for 80 cents at one of the…

Winnings ・ 16 January 2024

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Durango casino’s grand opening in southwest Las Vegas

Station Casinos' Durango Resort & Casino opened its doors to the public for the first time Tuesday. The 200-room, 83000-square-foot-casino property is parent company Red Rock Resorts' first new property in more than a decade. The property has 2300 slot machines and 60 table games, a 25000-square-foot, 11-stall "Eat Your Heart Out" food hall, four…

Land-based ・ 07 December 2023

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3 Most Popular Online Video Poker Games

Video poker games have always come in various themes and styles, winning the interest of players due to their appealing nature. There is a bonus, draw poker, jackpot poker, and more. Online video poker real money blends the convenience of slot machines with the elements of classic poker, where players can wager money with the potential to win cash…

Video Poker ・ 28 November 2023

iGaming Business

NSW government finalises increased casino tax rates

Plans for higher casino tax rates in NSW have been mooted for some time. The existing government set out proposals in December 2022, with the aim of these coming into effect in July 2023. Increases were written into the budget and inherited by the current government as a legacy policy upon election in March. The new administration then issued an…

Law ・ 21 November 2023

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Differences Between Playing Slot Machines and Video Poker

Two different gaming experiences, slot machines and video poker, offer distinct interactions in a casino environment. Each commands attention with its visual and auditory output. While they may seem similar at first glance, discerning players recognize the separate skills and approaches required for each. Slot machines, often found in casinos and…

Video Poker ・ 17 November 2023

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What Are the Most Popular Casino Games?

Ever since going online, the casino industry has been thriving. There are tons of new operators and the customer base is growing by the minute. As a result, more and more online casino games are being released by plenty of reputable developers. In this post, we will take a look at the most popular casino games out there and take look under the hood…

Games ・ 19 October 2023

The Nevada Independent

The lottery is popular, but it’s still a bad idea

State-run and multistate lotteries have never been a good idea, even if the long lines in Primm last week demonstrate their popularity. For many lawmakers, it's tempting to wonder just how much revenue Nevada is missing out on by prohibiting state-run lotteries - which is a part of the reason the Legislature recently moved forward on repealing the…

Finance ・ 15 October 2023

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Top 10 psychology tricks used by casinos & online casinos

Have you wondered what it is that makes land-based and casino sites not on Gamstop so captivating and fascinating for some? Why do people get so hooked on it? Casinos have many tricks and tricks that they use to make players stay longer. There are probably hundreds of ways to manipulate the human mind, but here we have extracted the 10 most…

Top and Best ・ 13 October 2023

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Mandatory Pokie Closure Periods Unveiled as Part of New Enforcement Measures for Victoria’s Gambling Sector

The Government of Victoria is set to introduce mandatory closure periods for poker machine areas at brick-and-mortar venues across the state. The only exception will be made for Crown Resorts' casino. Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan shared that her Cabinet remained committed to significant reform to prevent and reduce problem gambling harm after…

Law ・ 04 October 2023

Financial Review

Online gambling ministers to meet amid credit card crackdown

Australia has the highest annual gambling losses per person in the world - $1300 per adult, totalling more than $25 billion - fuelled by high poker machine use and online gambling. Nearly three-quarters of Australian adults have gambled once in the past year, the Australian Gambling Research Centre says, and the estimated prevalence of "problem…

Payment Methods ・ 12 September 2023

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Gamblers won over $1.1M in jackpots during July at Ameristar Casino in St. Charles

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Several people hit the jackpot at Ameristar Casino in St. Charles in July. The casino reports that 12 people won at least $10000 last month, with more than $1.1 million won in jackpots. Ameristar July jackpots: July 1: $12000 from a Lock it Link machine. July 2: $14000 from a Samurai 888 Katsum machine. July 5: $108000 jackpot…

Winnings ・ 17 August 2023

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Over $32 million in jackpots handed out by Boyd Gaming in July

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The winning streaks continue as Boyd Gaming officials announce more than $32 million in jackpots were handed out to lucky players at their properties throughout the valley last month. The big paydays started on July 1. A guest stopped by Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall and won more than $13000 from a Cash Falls machine. Two days…

Winnings ・ 08 August 2023

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Poker Machine Games: Revolutionizing the Casino Industry

Since their introduction in the late 19th century, poker machine games have become a cornerstone of the casino industry. These electronic gambling machines, also known as slot machines or pokies, have undergone significant advancements in technology, transforming from mechanical devices to interactive digital marvels that capture the attention of…

Poker ・ 07 August 2023

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Win Big with Online Pokies in Australia: Start Now!

Win big with online pokies in Australia! Join the excitement and start playing now for your chance to hit the jackpot. Discover how to play online pokies in Australia and maximize your winnings today. Poker machines, or slot machines, have long served as a hallmark of gambling within Australia. With the emergence of online casino gaming, Australian…

Strategy Guide ・ 02 August 2023

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Winnings ・ 07 June 2023

Gambling News

ILGA Pondering Early Venue Closure to Prevent Problem Gambling

In February, the Liberal and Nationals New South Wales (NSW) government began paying more attention to poker machines spread throughout the state, taking into consideration a fully cashless strategy which had already received support from the NSW Police Commissioner in December 2022, and higher limitations on the use of the machines, as well as…

Gambling Addiction ・ 06 June 2023

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Australia will ban the use of credit cards for online gambling

Australian gamblers will soon be banned from using credit cards for online betting. The government intends to introduce new legislation in the coming months that will bar this payment method. In a recent announcement, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland and Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth seek to align online gambling with…

Payment Methods ・ 03 May 2023

Daily Mail Online

Massive change coming to online gambling in Australia

Labor will introduce laws banning the use of credit cards for online gambling in line with existing rules for betting in pubs, clubs and casinos. The Australian Communications and Media Authority would be given greater powers to enforce the ban, which would apply to wagering services with Australian licences. The Albanese government will on Friday…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 April 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

4 jackpots totaling over $650K hit within 5 hours at Las Vegas Strip property

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Four lucky guests at a Las Vegas Strip property had quite a Saturday to remember after each hitting a jackpot. According to Ceasars Entertainment, four jackpots totaling more than $650000 hit within five hours at Caesars Palace on Saturday. The property provided the below breakdown on the four separate jackpots: On…

Land-based ・ 25 April 2023

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$1,333,121 pai gow jackpot hits at Flamingo on the Las Vegas Strip

As the Golden Knights return to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in two years, a Las Vegas Strip casino has a hat trick of its own. A player hit the mega progressive jackpot for $1333121 on Pai Gow Poker at the Flamingo, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The winning hand, a seven-card straight flush of diamonds, hit at 1…

Land-based ・ 19 April 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Valley local wins $40k jackpot on $10 poker machine at Rampart Casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Officials with Rampart Casino said a valley local scored a jackpot this week! The local did not want to be identified, the casino's public relations team said. According to a press release, the local hit a royal flush on a $10 video poker machine. The hand earned the local a $40000 jackpot! The local was playing in a high limit…

Winnings ・ 15 April 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Boyd Gaming guests take home more than $34 million in winnings

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Boyd Gaming guests were celebrating the luck of the Irish in March. The casino said it gave out more than $34 million in winning last month to over a dozen winners. On March 2, Susan stopped by the Fremont Hotel and Casino. The resort said she turned her $1.50 spin on a Savanna Lion machine into more than $10000 in winnings. The…

Winnings ・ 11 April 2023

ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Video games with simulated gambling to be given R18+ rating under new proposal to protect children and problem gamblers

The federal government will move to apply an R18+ rating to all video games that contain simulated gambling as part of a proposal targeted at restricting children's access to popular casino-style games. It will also seek to change classification rules to require all games with paid loot boxes - where players can purchase a box with a randomised…

Games ・ 29 March 2023

The Nevada Independent

Effort to create Nevada lottery picks up steam despite casino industry opposition

A legislative proposal allowing Nevada to operate a state lottery could slice into the revenue stream of Northern Nevada casino operator Truckee Gaming. But it wouldn't be a large chunk of the company's cash flow, said CEO Ferenc Szony. Truckee Gaming is a retailer licensed by the California Lottery to sell tickets from a store adjacent to the Gold…

Law ・ 28 March 2023

8 News Now

$1,200 slot jackpot threshold needs update 46 years later, gaming official says

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - It's a thrill for any gambler to get a "hand-pay" on a big slot machine win. But it's also a headache because it means the IRS knows - and they'll take their cut. There's also the wait, as paperwork gets done. And if you win at, say, a gas station video poker machine … it can be a long wait. "It is past time to raise the…

Winnings ・ 10 March 2023

Vents Magazine

Best Strategies For Winning Money In Online Casino In 2023

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Games ・ 09 March 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Guest hits $200K jackpot on video poker machine at Las Vegas Strip casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A guest at a Las Vegas Strip property spent the first weekend of 2023 by hitting a massive jackpot. According to Caesars Entertainment, the lucky winner hit a jackpot of $200000 on a video poker machine at Caesars Palace Las Vegas on Saturday. The company says the unidentified guest was playing Triple Double Bonus Poker…

Winnings ・ 04 March 2023

Casino Guardian

Simulated Casino Games Result in Massive Gambling Losses of Australians That Could Boost Problem Gambling Rates

Australian residents are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on illicit and unregulated simulated casino games on an annual basis with little to no hope of getting a payout. According to experts, this trend could result in an increase in the number of problem gamblers in the country. Currently, a federal parliamentary investigation into online…

Games ・ 27 February 2023

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Jackpot hits at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas

A big play led to big rewards Wednesday night at Caesars Palace. Playing a $100 Triple Play video poker machine, a guest won $401000, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. Pai gow wow at GVR Hearts, of course, are the traditional symbol for Valentine's Day. Occasionally, clubs can do the trick. A player from the Las Vegas Valley drew a…

Land-based ・ 21 February 2023

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How to know if a pokie machine is going to pay?

For ages, many have tried to find tricks on how to tell if a pokie machine is going to pay or not. And since chances are that you do not have an unlimited bankroll, it is important to state that earning by playing pokies at any online casino in Australia solely depends on luck. This means you should not expect a pokie machine to produce a precise…

Trust and Safety ・ 08 February 2023

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Video poker win nets player $100,000 off Las Vegas Strip

One local video poker player picked a great time to go big. The player won $100000 on a Hundred Play Draw Poker machine after drawing a heart royal flush Monday at Palace Station. The hand hit just after 11 p.m., according to a Station Casinos spokesperson. The player, who chose to remain anonymous, had to wager $125 per hand (five quarters per…

Land-based ・ 11 January 2023

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Ultimate Tips to Win More in Online Casinos

Online casinos have become a cultural phenomenon. They allow people to play their favorite casino games when gambling online as well as gain access to special offers and bonuses throughout the year. For fans of gambling, it's a no-brainer to give online casino games a try, especially if you're someone who prefers to play at home. One of the biggest…

Strategy Guide ・ 07 January 2023

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Tribal Chief Scoops a $1.4m Jackpot at Minnesota Casino

Lake Manitoba First Nation Chief Cornell McLean won a $1.4m jackpot while playing a slot machine at the Shooting Star Casino in Minnesota. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Lake Manitoba First Nation Chief Cornell McLean has scooped a $1.4m jackpot while playing a slot machine at a casino in Minnesota. The big win came on Monday during his trip to the…

Winnings ・ 03 January 2023

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NSW to Reform Casino Tax Rates

Casino tax arrangements will be reformed by the NSW Government to help fund vital services. The proposed increases are anticipated to commence on 1 July 2023 and include tax rates on what the casinos earn from gaming tables and poker machines. They are forecast to raise an additional $364 million over the next three years. Treasurer Matt Kean said…

Finance ・ 21 December 2022

The Street

How to Get a Free Royal Caribbean Cruise

People on cruise ships often talk about what they paid for their trips because prices can vary a lot based on how and when they book. Some people pay less, some pay more, but there's always someone -- usually a lot of people -- surprised when I chime in. "I didn't pay anything, I'm a casino comp." Now, gamblers understand what that means. But…

Travel ・ 20 December 2022

The Video Ink

What is the Difference Between Gaming and iGaming?

Gaming is one of the biggest and most profitable industries in the world. Recently, there has been an increased interest in this industry, resulting in the creation of various sub-industries. One of those is iGaming, which is experiencing its rise from second to second. We assume that you have heard of this type of gambling, but if you haven't,…

Sports ・ 06 December 2022

Casino City Times

Rivers Casino Schenectady celebrates holidays all month long

Gaming News 2 December 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Every day is a holiday in December at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady where guests can enjoy spectacular live entertainment, a chance to win big with exciting gaming promotions, and delicious holiday dining offerings.This month's highlights include a chance to win a 2022 Infiniti QX80 SUV during the…

Land-based ・ 02 December 2022

The Sydney Morning Herald

Treat gambling harm through a public health lens, parliament told

The powerful online wagering industry should be held accountable by a national, independent regulator as well as an ombudsman, a leading anti-gambling organisation has proposed, as a federal parliamentary inquiry prepares to evaluate options for reform. The Alliance for Gambling Reform has used its submission to the inquiry to argue there should be…

Politics ・ 10 November 2022

Urban Matter

How to Win Big Playing Online Pokies in Australia

Free online pokies is one of the most popular casino games gamblers play in Australia. The game allows players to try their luck and skill at winning massively. Due to the bonus features offered by these pokies, most punters find variants exciting and fun, thereby contributing to their popularity. Considering the randomness of online pokies, it can…

Strategy Guide ・ 09 November 2022

The Age

Crown Melbourne casino fined $120m for breaching gambling laws

Crown fined $120m: Regulator says casino's conduct can't be forgotten or tolerated Crown Resorts will pay a record $120 million in fines for failing to encourage responsible gambling at its Melbourne casino, in particular for letting customers gamble for more than 24 hours straight. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission announced the…

Law ・ 07 November 2022

Independent Australia

Prohibiting internet poker machines and casinos is futile

The prohibition of internet-based poker machines (also known as Electronic Gaming Machines or EGMs) and casinos to Australians attracts little media attention despite the fact it has been an utter failure. While many types of gambling are allowed in Australia, including internet-based wagering services, it has been illegal to provide internet-based…

Poker ・ 02 November 2022

Northern Express

What Really Happens When You Hit a Slot Machine Jackpot

It's the dream of every slot player: Slide money into the machine, press the button, (or pull the handle if you're an old school player), and watch the symbols line up. Winner. Winner. Winner! Suddenly you realize you've just won a big jackpot. You hit it really big. It could be a life-changing moment if the prize is hefty enough. "About 12 years…

Winnings ・ 02 November 2022

NewsWatch

Best real money games to play at mobile friendly online casinos

The finest mobile casino sites and gambling apps provide specially designed games for gamers who want to gamble on their phone or tablet device. Nowadays, it's simple to gamble for real money while traveling, out and about, or just while you're at your computer. Free games are available on demo versions of mobile casino gambling online. Mobile…

Mobile ・ 01 November 2022

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Slots through the ages

Whether you're an avid casino player or not, there's no doubt you're familiar with the colourful slot machines that stand tall in pubs, bars and service stations - just to name a few. These games are, in fact, one of the most popular forms of casino gaming, with online Slots making up for the majority of virtual gaming traffic.

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 October 2022

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Vlad Casino Review 2022

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Gambling Sites ・ 22 October 2022

Canberra Weekly

Canberra gambling reformers call for tighter regulations

Pokies at clubs are in the Canberra Gambling Reform Alliance's crosshairs; their new strategy to minimise gambling harm wants tighter regulations and fewer gaming machines by the end of the decade. "The greatest harm to the Canberra community is still coming from poker machines operated by the clubs sector," CGRA's co-chair Jeremy Halcross…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 October 2022

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Australia leads the world in gambling losses

Dr Charles Livingstone of the Gambling and Social Determinants Unit at Monash University has shown that Australia leads the world in gambling losses. The report from the Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR), released in October, showed that people had lost more than $11.4 billion to poker machines in pubs and clubs across five states last year. The…

Law ・ 17 October 2022

The Leader

Online Gambling: What Games were the Most Popular in 2022

Gambling has been part of the human lifestyle even in earlier times. People then bet for entertainment, for charity, to build an important landmark or fortress, or to predict the fate of a particular criminal or person. In the present time, gambling has accelerated a great deal and through the influence of technology is now accessible to modern…

Baccarat ・ 14 October 2022

PokerNews

Professional Luckbox? Poker Mystery Bounty Winner Hits $400K Jackpot in Vegas

Hitting one jackpot at any point in your life is amazing. Now imagine getting a second one just six months later. That's exactly what happened to poker player Robbie Schiffbauer who won a $400000 video poker jackpot at Circa Las Vegas this week. In March, the same individual also claimed the largest bounty in a €2700 European Poker Tour…

Poker ・ 30 September 2022

Star Advertiser

Hawaii resident scores $153K from playing Las Vegas slot machine

A local resident on Thursday hit a Las Vegas jackpot, winning more than $153000 from playing a slot machine. The winner, who requested to remain anonymous, placed a $15 wager on the IGT's Double Diamond $5 slot machine at the Fremont Hotel & Casino on Aug. 25. The player then landed a row of double diamonds, which unlocked the grand prize jackpot…

Travel ・ 21 September 2022

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Free Online Pokies [Review by PokiesLAB]

If players are tired of online casinos that ask them for cumbersome registration details but don't meet their expectations, in this article, they can try out some free-to-join online casinos and their features. This article contains a small collection of the best free online pokies with free spins by such providers as: IGT, Bally, Microgaming, etc.…

Mobile ・ 14 September 2022

Casino Guardian

ClubsACT Propose Special Facial Recognition Software for Problem Gamblers Who Self-Exclude from Gambling

ClubsACT made a proposal that could soon provide problem gamblers with the chance to opt-in to having their faces scanned by special facial recognition software that would help the establishments keep them out of Canberra clubs. The proposed measure would see a number of venues trial a system developed by COMS Systems Limited, a company based in…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 September 2022

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Gambling in the Guinness Book of Records: The Most Interesting Records

Each of us has heard of the Guinness Book of Records, which collects amazing achievements of people in different areas of life. Guinness experts and the world of casinos and gambling, because it is also full of interesting records. BestAuCasinosOnline has collected the best Guinness records relating to gambling and gamblers. Some of them are truly…

Mobile ・ 05 September 2022

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Full-Scale Collection of the Best Gold Pokies

Gold pokies is focused on gold prospecting, as the name suggests. Players try to find quite as much gold as they can. Icons are about what you'd expect from such a pokie with this theme. You'll witness dynamite sticks, shovels, gold, lights, mining shafts, and more. Popular providers offer better gold themed games with bonus rounds, scatters,…

Mobile ・ 02 September 2022

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The Most Played Online Casino Games In 2022

Online casino games are some of the most played games in the world. This will continue to be true in the future, so it's important for players to know what they can expect. We are all aware that the online casino games industry has taken off, and as time goes by, people seem to get more addicted to these games. The world of online casino games is…

Games ・ 01 September 2022

The Dubrovnik Times

What Are Pokies: Simple Guide To Slots Gambling

If you have been to Australia or just browsed online casino websites, you might have come across the term Pokie throwing around. You might get confused about what they are talking about. Don't worry; Pokies are just another name for Slot Machines. The name Pokies for slot machines is mostly used in Australia and Newzealand. Apart from the name,…

Poker ・ 20 August 2022

ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Gambling advocates 'horrified' as Queensland pokies players lose record $301 million in a month, prompting calls for reform

As the nation faces a cost of living crisis, Queensland poker machine players have doubled down on losses, feeding a record $301.8 million into electronic gambling machines (EGMs) in July. Queenslanders spent more than $1 billion on pokies in pubs and clubs alone in the past four months Advocates say "gamble responsibly" messaging places blame on…

Law ・ 17 August 2022

The Sports Geek

Getting Familiar With The Different Types Of Slot Machines

When slot machines were first invented, they were designed as a way to distract the wives of the "real gamblers" that were playing in the table games pit. Casinos never intended slot machines to be money makers when they first hit the floor, but today's modern slot machines are no longer your grandma's favorite pastime, as slots have become…

Top and Best ・ 16 August 2022

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney casinos: High rollers still on the menu as Crown and Star lock horns

After a decade of drama, Sydney finally has two casinos vying for its gambling dollar - separated by the barest sliver of a harbour. Crown Resorts and Star Entertainment Group have been put through the regulatory ringer, many would say belatedly, for their shoddy approach to compliance. But suitably chastened, both are now ready to go toe-to-toe in…

Travel ・ 12 August 2022

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Bally’s pai gow hand pays out $113,000 on Las Vegas Strip

Bally's continues to pile up winners before its conversion to Horseshoe Las Vegas. On Wednesday, it was local player Rachel Hopper's turn to celebrate as she won a $113423 jackpot playing Face Up Pai Gow, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The winning hand was five aces. In pai gow, the joker can be used as an ace or to complete a…

Pai Gow ・ 15 July 2022

KTNV Las Vegas

Nevada casinos awarded over $30 million in June

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Boyd Gaming Casino said they awarded more than $30 million dollars to players during the month of June. The announcement was made in a press release and noted that players won jackpots of $10000 or more at Aliante, The Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast, Sam's Town, Cannery, California, Fremont, Main Street Station, and Jokers…

Land-based ・ 06 July 2022

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Top 20: The Most Exciting Asian Slot Machines & the Best Japanese Slots

Japanese slot machine games are extremely popular in Asian communities, and it is seen as a great thing to do. Asian cultures embrace games of chance and skill, so gambling is very attractive to many people who live there. Many Asian slot machines have common characteristics: red and gold colour schemes. This is because these colours are thought to…

Top and Best ・ 24 June 2022

Times Of Malta

Why do our Kiwi friends say pokies to slot machines?

People that have been lucky enough to go to New Zealand will know that our dear Kiwi friends have their own accent and local slang which is yet another reason to love the English language as it is so diverse, changing, evolving, and varying depending on the geographical location of the speaker. One of the coolest Kiwi words can be found in the six…

Lottery ・ 20 June 2022

Daily Mail Online

Illegal gambling website The Pokies banned in Australia but returns on different domain

An illegal online gambling website that fleeced millions of dollars from Australian punters will be banned after the communications watchdog ordered it to shutdown. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) ordered internet service providers to ban gambling website'thepokies.net' after customer complaints revealed the extent of how…

Gambling Sites ・ 16 June 2022

The Age

Crackdown on pokie site awash with ’tens of millions of dollars

Crackdown on pokie site awash with'tens of millions of dollars' We're sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We're working to restore it. Please try again later. Australia's media regulator has cracked down on an illegal casino-style gambling website awash with tens of millions of dollars, ordering internet service providers to ban the…

Incidents ・ 15 June 2022

Casino City Times

Celebrate Father's Day at Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady

Gaming News 2 June 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Guests in June can celebrate Father's Day, enjoy delicious food & drink specials, win big with exciting giveaways and promotions, and see amazing live music and entertainment.This month's highlights include a chance to win FREE Slot Play during the Beat the Heat Hot Seats giveaway, a Sip & Savor Wine…

Travel ・ 02 June 2022

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How a Casino Credit Card Works

Online casinos are a great way to gamble from the comfort of your own home. They offer all the same games that you would find in a land-based casino but with the added benefit of not having to leave your house. There are many different types of games available, so everyone can find something they enjoy in online casino Singapore. Online casinos…

Payment Methods ・ 23 May 2022

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What Casino Games Should Beginners Choose To Become Winners

As a newcomer to the world of gambling, you may anticipate confronting various obstacles that might limit your success. Inexperienced gamblers are likely to be unsure about which casino games to play and which establishment to put their money in - for example, £20 free no deposit casinos in UK, among other things. In such a case, you have arrived…

Games ・ 22 May 2022

The Sydney Morning Herald

Pokie giant Aristocrat to launch online casino product this year

Pokie giant to launch online casino product as it readies for digital gambling boom Poker machine giant Aristocrat Leisure says it will launch its online casino business by the end of this year, as the ASX-listed group aims to become a leader in the emerging digital gambling industry. Aristocrat also announced a $500 million on-market share buyback…

Industry ・ 19 May 2022

The West News

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Doubleu Casino is a fun online casino where you can choose from over 100 different slot machines and three different types of video poker. Every slot machine in the casino has a substantial prize, so the possibilities of winning big are fairly high. You'll need money to play, just like in any other casino. It's possible to get hundreds of thousands…

Bonuses ・ 18 May 2022

8 News Now

I-Team: Video shows moments before manager's murder outside Las Vegas Dotty's

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Video obtained by the 8 News Now I-Team shows the moments before the manager of a Las Vegas casino confronted a man who stole a customer's purse before that man ran her over, killing her, in a stolen car. The homicide happened in the 6100 block of Flamingo Road near Jones Boulevard around 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Clark County…

Incidents ・ 13 May 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

Woman struck, killed outside Dotty’s casino near Flamingo and Jones

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas police are investigating a homicide in the west valley Wednesday night that left a woman dead. According police, officers responded to a reported robbery at the Dotty's casino on 6100 block of West Flamingo Road, near Jones Boulevard. Police said a woman inside the casino was playing a video poker machine when a…

Video Poker ・ 12 May 2022

Novinite

Most Popular Online Casino Games in the US

The gaming sector has flourished since going online. There are a slew of new players entering the market, and the number of existing customers is steadily increasing. As a consequence, several trustworthy developers are releasing an increasing number of online casino games. Land-based casinos are moving online in order to compete with internet…

Games ・ 09 May 2022

The Nation Roar

9 Easy Ways to Improve Your Odds of Winning at a Casino

With an online casino account, you can play great casino games anytime. This includes all those casino favorites: slots, blackjack, roulette, and many more! But how do you win at online casinos? That is the question most people ask before considering making a deposit. The fact is that it's relatively simple to win anything with an online casino…

Roulette ・ 19 April 2022

The Baltic Times

Slot Machine Strategy & Tips to Win Big on Pokie Machines

In casinos around the world, free pokies and slot machines are popular games. Many individuals play them, but a few understand how to increase their winning probabilities. If you're going through this article, you're probably one of the lucky ones, so check out my comprehensive guide on winning at slots, where to play online slots, and get ready to…

Strategy Guide ・ 13 April 2022

Gambling News

Marlow Hotel Group Investigated over Incentives to Problem Gamblers

NSW Regulator Investigates Marlow Hotel Group-owned venues and their practices to entice chronic poker machine addicts with alcohol and cash. Marlow is the same company that became a recent target of New South Wales gaming regulator for a different, but similar, reason. The company owns the Rose and Crown, which received a fine of $107358…

Incidents ・ 13 April 2022

IGeekphone

What Casino Games Were Playing and Where You Can Get In

Casino games - also called table games - can be played in a casino or online. Gambling activities may include card, dice, and random number games played on a table, managed by a croupier or dealer. Some of the best-known games include Roaring Forties, poker, blackjack, baccarat, and roulette. These work by allowing customers to purchase chips to…

Games ・ 22 March 2022

The Signal

What Games Are The Most Suitable For Beginners?

Taking part in a casino game can be intimidating at first, and as a matter of fact, everyone else appears to know what they're doing, and you haven't tried anything like it before. This caution may be enough for many casino beginners to sit out the action and watch even if the casino dealers and croupiers are helpful. The primary motivation for…

Baccarat ・ 22 March 2022

Market Currents Wealthnet

The Benefits of Playing Slots Online

When you play slots online, you're getting into a fun game of chance. Also known as a fruit or poker machine, the slot machine is a gaming device that creates a game of chance for its customers. There are hundreds of different types of slot machines, so you can choose the type that's best for you. Regardless of your preferences, there are many…

Trust and Safety ・ 18 March 2022

Casino News Daily

Linked jackpots are just part of the ‘not slots’ IGT has rolled out in Spain

Leading Spanish operator and game machine distributor, Orenes Grupo has agreed on a deal with International Game Technology PLC (IGT) through its subsidiary, IGT Europe Gaming B.V., that will see the legendary American company's slots purpose-fit for the amusement with prizes (AWP) market in Spain. Orenes Grupo is a market leader in the slot lounge…

Sports ・ 16 March 2022

Market Currents Wealthnet

Best Slots For Beginners

What is Slot online? The slot machine, also known as a fruit machine or poker machine, is a popular game of chance. Customers bet a certain amount of money, and they win a percentage of that amount. However, the game is not a guarantee that a person will win. Instead, players can lose everything they've ever won. When playing Slot online, you'll…

Strategy Guide ・ 15 March 2022

Nevada Business

Las Vegas-Based Marker Trax Prepares for Launch at Pechanga Resort Casino

LAS VEGAS - Marker Trax, LLC, a Las Vegas-based specialty financial services company, has announced it will be expanding its advancement of cashless funds to Pechanga Resort Casino, located in Southern California. Through an interface with Scientific Games Corporation's robust SDS slot management system and industry-leading Unified Wallet cashless…

Finance ・ 02 March 2022

Gambling News

Aussie Pub Receives AU$100K Fine over Incitements for Gambling

A pub in Australia was fined last week after an investigation discovered the venue offered incentives for visitors that gambled. A disgruntled general manager at the Rose and Crown Hotel in Parramatta, Greater Western Sydney, Australia tipped the regulator about malpractice at the venue. The tip resulted in an investigation led by the NSW Police in…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 February 2022

European Gaming

PUB PENALISED FOR GAMBLING INDUCEMENTS

Parramatta's Rose and Crown Hotel has been fined for offering patrons inducements to gamble after a disgruntled general manager reported the pub, sparking a prosecution in which she herself was convicted of stealing $15000. Between 2017 and 2018, staff at the Rose and Crown allowed at least $145000 in credit and debit withdrawals from the bar's…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 February 2022

Brisbane Times

Aristocrat commits to online casinos after $4b deal collapses

Australian poker machine giant Aristocrat Leisure says it will become a major player in online casino gambling one way or another, after the collapse of its $4 billion takeover of British gambling technology outfit Playtech. The $27 billion group's takeover of Playtech, which makes software for online casinos, was killed by a group of Hong Kong…

Travel ・ 03 February 2022

New Jersey 101.5

Winning $721,000 on a $5 bet: It happened in Atlantic City

Can you imagine turning a $5 casino bet into $721000? That's what happened to one lucky guest visiting Caesars Atlantic City who will start the new year $721000 richer. Atlantic City's first big jackpot winner this year placed a $5 bet on a Mississippi Stud progressive game. The game was part of Caesars, Harrah's Resort, and Tropicana's All-In…

Poker ・ 01 February 2022

TNT Magazine

Slot Machines Vs Online Slots

Slots are the most popular casino game of all and bring in the most revenue to casinos on and offline. The origin of slot machines stems back to 1887 when the poker machine was created by Sittman and Pitt.

Land-based ・ 21 January 2022

Vegas Inc

Through data analysis, Vegas tech company aims to give casinos a leg up in marketing

Growing up in Las Vegas, Brooke Fiumara was always around the gaming industry. After graduating from UNLV, she went to work for Station Casinos for nearly a decade, and eventually was in charge of marketing for the Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch resorts. Today, Fiumara is still helping casinos with their marketing efforts through a product her…

Covid ・ 20 December 2021

Gambling News

NSW's Chief Gambling Regulator Asks for Money Laundering Investigation into Pub Slots

Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority chairman Philip Crawford has recently asked for a complex investigation into the suspicion of money laundering activities unfolding inside non-gaming venues in New South Wales. The alleged money laundering activities would occur through slot machines. Colloquially called the "poker machine capital of…

Law ・ 14 December 2021

Amico Hoops

The development of casinos and gambling in Canada

Dice and cards were mentioned by many peoples many hundreds of years ago, including Canadians. Canada is not one of the countries with the most developed gambling industry. Compared to 1995, the volume of the market has increased threefold. There are numerous casinos, betting shops and other institutions offering gambling entertainment. The…

Incidents ・ 09 December 2021

The Fintech Times

Mobile Game Gambling Gone Wrong? Woman Admits Stealing $680,000 to Play

The mobile game gambling addiction of a certain woman in Australia ends up in multiple court charges after she stole $680000 from her former employer just to play. An AFP journalist looks at a Gambling online website page in Washington,DC on January 17, 2019. - US authorities have begun a move to ban all forms of internet gambling, reversing course…

Land-based ・ 26 November 2021

Vegas Slots Online

Australian Woman Steals AU$940,000 for Gambling Habit

An Australian woman has pled guilty to stealing AU$940000 (US$678591) from her employer and using the funds for gambling purposes. Officials charged Rachel Naomi Perri on Monday in the Hobart Supreme Court with a single count of fraud and 25 counts of computer-related fraud. Her sentencing will take place in December. her employer discovered…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 November 2021

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Spin Poker, the game that plays like a video slot, has staying power

Unlike slot players who more readily embrace new generations of games, video poker players have displayed an unwillingness to accept any of the "bells and whistles" which manufacturers have attempted to create. Video poker devotees just want the good old-fashioned draw poker machines available in a variety of game families (Deuces Wild, Bonus…

Poker ・ 23 November 2021

Micky

Comparing the Australian love of gambling with the passion for gambling in the United States

The economy did well out of it, too, thanks to the gambling industry. Five hundred and ninety million Australian dollars went into it, courtesy of the industry. If an operator were looking for a new market to enter, they could expect a very warm reception from Australia (as long as they have the appropriate licenses). Per capita expenditure shows…

Religion ・ 23 November 2021

Geelong Independent

Bid to reduce gambling harm

The City of Greater Geelong is calling on the community to share its views on a new policy designed to reduce the harms of gambling across the region. More $71.6 million has been lost to poker machines across Geelong in 2021 alone, according to data from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, despite gaming venues' operation…

Gambling Addiction ・ 29 October 2021

The Guardian

Crown Resorts: can a ‘special manager’ clean up Melbourne’s casino?

A royal commission proposal to install a special manager to make sure Crown Resorts' Melbourne casino cleans up its act after years of misconduct will be difficult to implement, experts say. While commissioner Ray Finkelstein's recommendations to tackle problem gambling have been welcomed, governance and gaming experts have questioned the plan to…

Travel ・ 28 October 2021