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Where are Crypto Casinos Legal? Gambling Laws Explained

According to a MarketsandMarkets report, the crypto casino industry will be worth $65.7 billion by 2027. But that begs the question - where are crypto casinos legal? This guide explores the regulatory landscape surrounding crypto gambling in 2024. We also look at crypto casino licensing and how Bitcoin gambling winnings are taxed. There are two…

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Australia’s Crown Resorts warns of unlawful use of IP by illegal online gambling sites

Crown Resorts has issued a public warning against imposter and fraudulent social media accounts and advertisements it says have been falsely using Crown's name, logo, photos and other identifying information to advertise illegal online gambling sites. In a statement, the Australian casino operator urged the community to be cautious of such…

Law ・ 04 January 2024

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Has Australia had enough of gambling ads?

Australia's reputation is evolving beyond boomerangs and its diverse wildlife. Online gambling has become a way of life among Australians, prompting the attention of the Australian government. Consequently, the government has introduced new gambling reforms in response to this growing trend. Research conducted by government agencies reveals that in…

Law ・ 14 October 2023

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Land-based Casinos in the UK: Major Players

There is no denying the siren-like call of the land-based casinos that dot the UK landscape. Sure, online platforms might offer a dizzying number of games, but there's something undeniably magical about stepping into a luxurious casino, surrounded by the sights and sounds of excitement. With the casino industry on the rise, a stroll through some of…

Land-based ・ 06 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

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Victoria Passes Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

The government of the Australian Province of Victoria has introduced the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 to address gaming-related issues such as excessive gaming hours and the amounts gambled in the Crown Melbourne casino property. The measure will reportedly provide a comprehensive monitoring tool to verify the patron's adherence to the…

Law ・ 03 October 2023

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Two winning tickets claim $100 million Powerball jackpot

Two winning tickets will split the $100 million Powerball jackpot drawn tonight. Each of the two division one-winning entries will take home $50 million. Officials at The Lott said one of the tickets was bought in NSW and belonged to a 10-person syndicate. It was bought at Rosebery North Newsagency in Sydney. The second winning ticket was purchased…

Lottery ・ 03 August 2023

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Victoria: Landmark Reforms to Reduce Gambling Related Harm

The Andrews Labor Government is introducing sweeping new reforms to protect Victorians from gambling harm - making the state's gambling harm protections the strongest in Australia. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne announced new reforms to reduce gambling harm at venues with electronic gaming…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 July 2023

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VGCCC Issues Direction to Minimise Harm from Gaming Machines at Melbourne Casino

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has issued a formal direction to Crown requiring Crown to implement a raft of new harm minimisation and anti-money laundering measures. These measures incorporate key recommendations of the Royal Commission into the Casino Operator Licence and, in some instances, go beyond those…

Incidents ・ 08 May 2023

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Are Online Slots Putting Betting Shops Out of Business

Since the Victorian era, gambling has been a huge part of English culture. That being said, brick-and-mortar casinos have become much less relevant due to the current advances we are seeing in technology. Today, people can complete their recreational release in many ways, including gambling online. As we mentioned, gambling is a huge part of…

Payment Methods ・ 05 May 2023

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Experience the Magic of Live Music at These Top UK Casinos

Are you looking for a night out with a difference? Look no further than UK Casinos with live music! From the Opera House Casino to Genting Casino Westcliff, there are plenty of places in the UK where you can enjoy a night of gambling and entertainment. Here's our list of top UK Casinos with live music: A privately owned and managed casino that…

Land-based ・ 16 April 2023

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Cripple Creek Casino Sign Wars Flare Up!

Council Denies Historic Preservation Designation; Fears Lost of Landmark Status Rick Langenberg It was a case of Déjà vu in the Cripple Creek City Council Chambers last week in a hearing that drew comparisons to the early years of limited stakes gaming, when historic preservation decisions almost turned into near fist fights. In what some describe…

Land-based ・ 14 April 2023

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Casino dashboard: March 2023

Starburst still tops the charts but it's under pressure from Sweet Bonanza (Pragmatic Play) rather than Book Of Dead (Play'n GO) currently. As candy-themed games hit the mark at Easter, Sweet Bonanza is now our favourite for April's top spot. Even when armed with oodles of data, analysts tend to be quite cautious in nature, especially when making…

Valentine's Day ・ 15 March 2023

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‘Powerful evidence’ of online gambling harm, federal parliamentary inquiry head says

Broadcasters, sporting codes and betting companies should expect more restrictions on gambling advertisements and promotions, after the head of parliamentary inquiry cited "powerful evidence" of harmful practices. The inquiry into online gambling harm, led by Labor MP Peta Murphy, has now received almost 150 submissions from organisations involved…

Gambling Addiction ・ 01 March 2023

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Kalamba News Round Up #38

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Malta ・ 12 January 2023

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New South Wales to increase casino tax rates

The New South Wales Government has announced the reformation of casino tax arrangements to help fund vital state services. The Government has proposed increased tax rates on casino earnings from gaming tables and poker machines. The increased rates are anticipated to become effective as of 1 July 2023 to generate an additional $364 million in tax…

Finance ・ 21 December 2022

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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

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Luxury Casino Hall Designs Applied in Casinos All Around the World

Casinos are lounge facilities where customers seek comfort and joy. Of course, achieving these elements wouldn't be possible with just casino games spread around the halls. Visitors must embrace a relaxing and excitingly rich atmosphere, which can't be achieved any other way than with the hall interior. Today, we want to familiarize you with the…

Luxor ・ 19 December 2022

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Travel to New Zealand to play at landbased casinos

New Zealand is well-known for its numerous islands, volcanoes, and diverse culture. This island's inhabitants have it all, including a long gambling history. Gambling has been on the island, as Maori people have been trying their luck with little and high odds for millennia. So as a result, gambling has flourished in New Zealand, and it is now one…

Land-based ・ 12 December 2022

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From high tea featuring crumpets to going down to the pub for home-style bangers and mash, certain things are uniquely British. These things bring Brits together more than anything else and let the rest of the world easily identify them. British people also have our own unique sense of humour and way of life and love celebrating this and engaging…

Bonuses ・ 29 November 2022

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Understanding gambling law in Australia

Gambling is generally defined as an activity that involves betting money or something of real value on the outcome of an event that is decided entirely or in part by possibilities, such as a sports competition or a horse race, with the hope of winning an award or something else of value, even though it is difficult to provide an all-inclusive legal…

Law ・ 21 November 2022

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Are gambling ads destined to go the way of tobacco ads?

Nationals leader David Littleproud is quick to emphasise he is no wowser when it comes to gambling; he enjoys a punt here and there. But when he sits down to watch the NRL with his three sons (aged seven, nine and 16), he, like many Australians, is disturbed by the barrage of sports betting advertising blasted into the living room. "It grates on me…

Sports ・ 14 November 2022

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VGCCC imposes record fines totalling $120 million on Crown Melbourne for Responsible Service of Gambling breaches

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has taken disciplinary action against Crown Melbourne for failing its Responsible Service of Gambling obligations, imposing two fines totalling $120 million. The Royal Commission into the Casino Operator and Licence found that Crown: breached its code of conduct for the Responsible…

Law ・ 11 November 2022

World Casino News

Crown Melbourne hit with fines for disappointing responsible gambling efforts

Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) announced the verdict: Crown Melbourne must pay a record fine of AU $120 million, or US $77 million. The reason for this punishment lies in a series of failures regarding its Responsible Service of Gambling obligations. Last year, Royal Commission revealed that Crown Melbourne didn't…

Gambling Addiction ・ 11 November 2022

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Issue of cashless gambling in NSW heats up, one trial underway already

Pressure is mounting on elected officials in New South Wales to do something about potentially billions of dollars in crime proceeds being laundered through poker (slot) machines in pubs there. Moving to a cashless system with cards is seen by most as the only way to monitor the money going into and out of the pokies. That's apparently not quite as…

Law ・ 10 November 2022

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Your Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Crown fine issued: 'warning' to gambling industry

Good morning. The Victorian gambling watchdog has slammed Crown Resorts with two fines totaling $77.75 million, in what it calls a'warning' to the gambling industry over misconduct. The authority says it is still considering other punitive measures, but has calmed on the possibility of canceling the group's casino license. In Macau, the judge…

Industry ・ 08 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

Financial Review

Star Entertainment Star gambles on after Sydney casino licence suspended, $100m fine

The record penalty, the maximum under new NSW laws passed in August, and suspension of Star's Sydney licence by NSW Independent Casino Commission chairman Phillip Crawford on Monday come after Star was found unfit to run the Sydney casino after a humiliating four-month inquiry led by Adam Bell, SC. The outcome echoes the Victorian government's…

Law ・ 04 November 2022

Brisbane Times

Online gambling advertising ban should be considered by parliament: David Littleproud

Littleproud calls for tougher crackdown on online gambling advertising during sports broadcasts Nationals leader David Littleproud has urged the federal parliament to consider if there should be a total ban on gambling ads during sports broadcasts, saying more could be done to protect children from exposure to online betting. In a move that was…

Politics ・ 03 November 2022

Daily Mail Online

Oz Lotto draw: Aussie $50million jackpot wins jackpot

The winner of a $50million Oz Lotto jackpot remains a mystery after Tuesday's night's draw, with the lucky ticket-holder laying their head down on the pillow totally unaware of their of their new-found fortune. The winning numbers in Oz Lotto draw 1494 on Tuesday, October 4, were 37, 42, 47, 39, 5, 17 and 20, while the supplementary numbers were…

Winnings ・ 01 November 2022

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Lotto: $22m in unclaimed prize money, Powerball jackpot $160m

More than two dozen Aussies have scored major lottery wins worth more than $20m, but they don't know it yet. Across Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Western Australia there are 25 people who are yet to claim their winnings, which are worth $22284117. In NSW, there are 11 unclaimed wins worth more than $9.5m. Queensland winners are missing out on more…

Winnings ・ 26 October 2022

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Week 42/2022 slot games releases

Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming! Coins on Fire™ is the latest release from Lucksome, the developer of online casino games to treasure. Featuring a 3×3 matrix, with 5 win lines, this slot promises to be a hit with traditional slots players, looking for high hit frequency. Respins on Fire; quick hitting respin…

Games ・ 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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SPRING HEELED JACK LEAPS ONTO THE RELAX PLATFORM ON OCTOBER 25th

Blue Guru Games and Relax Gaming have teamed up to give you a scare with the fascinating folktale of Spring Heeled Jack. Landing on October 25th the game transports you to the streets of Victorian England, usually overrun with villains and nightcrawlers, now silent as news of Jack's return spreads through the city… Nicknamed after his trademark…

Slots ・ 21 October 2022

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Mystery Symbols and 10x Multipliers dominate slot from Blue Guru

Blue Guru Games and Relax Gaming have teamed up to give you a scare with the fascinating folktale of Spring Heeled Jack. Landing on October 25th the game transports you to the streets of Victorian England, usually overrun with villains and nightcrawlers, now silent as news of Jack's return spreads through the city… Nicknamed after his trademark…

Affiliate ・ 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

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UK Casinos Struggle To Compete With Rapid iGaming Growth

Gambling has been a large part of English culture since before the Victorian era. However, due to the advances in technology over recent years, brick-and-mortar casinos are becoming less relevant. Nowadays, people can carry out many of their hobbies, including gambling, online. Gambling is a massive part of British culture, and it has been since…

Lottery ・ 12 October 2022

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“I Couldn’t Breathe Or Believe My Eyes!”: Carlton Man Captivated By $100,000 Lucky Lotteries Windfall

A Carlton man can't wait to bring his dream of starting his own business to life after discovering he won $100000 in a recent Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw. The Melburnian won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100,00 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10710, drawn Monday 10 October 2022. The winning Victorian confessed he was only prompted to…

Lottery ・ 11 October 2022

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Spring Heeled Jack Slot Review 2022

Spring Heeled Jack will be released on 25.10.2022, but we've already got some information to share with slot fans. The slot is being developed by Blue Guru Games and as soon as we learn any additional information about it, we'll update the review. So, stay tuned for more details and keep track of the game release countdown available on this…

Gambling Sites ・ 04 October 2022

Times Of Casino

Top 8 Haunted Casino Locations

Haunted Places have long been a fascination amongst tourists. People enjoy a good scare and the anticipation of a potential encounter. What if you could enjoy a responsible game of Blackjack or slots, whilst sitting in a place that is said to have some spooky associations? We have found some casinos around the world that are described as haunted or…

Blackjack ・ 04 October 2022

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Sunbury Man Set For A Summer Adventure Thanks To $100,000 Lottery Win

It's going to be a splashing summer for a Sunbury man who scored $100000 in today's Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw, with the Victorian declaring his win has come at'the most perfect time' for a holiday. The Melburnian won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10702, drawn Tuesday 4 October 2022. As well as…

Lottery ・ 04 October 2022

Bayside News

Inquiry into online gambling harm begins

AN inquiry into the impacts of online gambling has been launched. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy chairs the House of Representatives' standing committee on social policy and legal affairs. The committee is seeking submissions on online gambling and the impacts it can have on problem gamblers. Murphy says that the committee's inquiry will "be a fresh look…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 October 2022

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Movies ・ 07 September 2022

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The NSW Independent Casino Commission kickstarts activities; The Star's review report to go out this month

The head of the NSW Independent Casino Commission, whichcame into force on Monday, has warned NSW casinos that they will not be able to hide from the authority, which will impart "very severe" punishments for wrongdoing. The NICC will have unprecedented powers to monitor casino activities and act against operators who engage in misconduct,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 06 September 2022

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Chips for blank cheques probe at Crown

This time the Victorian state authorities are examining the casino company's exchanges of blank cheques for gambling chips. The Gambling and Casino Control Commission issued a notice to the operator, forcing it to provide information. It is the third disciplinary proceeding raised against Crown Melbourne after the highly-critical outcome of the…

Incidents ・ 02 September 2022

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The Rising Influence of Casino Apps on The Gambling Industry

With the ever-changing digital landscape now woven into our modern lives via the advent of smartphones, it's often overlooked at how much progress has been made in the past few decades. Modern day punters have a plethora of options to bet on these days, whether that be more sports genres, great odds, and betting options, or even just the total…

Mobile ・ 11 August 2022

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NSW government proposes increasing land-based casino fines to AUS$100m

Scheduled to be submitted to parliament next week, the legislation would grant additional powers to the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC), allowing it to issue the larger fines to casinos. Other reforms in the legislation include regular reviews of casino licences to be conducted as public inquiries with Royal Commission-like powers, while…

Land-based ・ 04 August 2022

Geelong Independent

Council shifts gambling boundaries

City of Greater Geelong has adopted a Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy as it shifts from its previous Electronic Gaming Policy to encompass gambling of all types rather than just the pokies, known also as Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs). According to Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) data, $2.85 billion has been lost to…

Gambling Addiction ・ 30 July 2022

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Innovative Pilot Tackling Gambling Harm in Ballarat

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring Ballarat locals experiencing the devastating impacts of gambling harm can get tailored treatment and support services with an innovative new programme being piloted in the region. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne, Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle and Member for…

Gambling Addiction ・ 29 July 2022

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Australia launches pilot program to tackle gambling addiction

Victoria will become the first state in Australia to launch a pilot program seeking to address gambling addiction in the jurisdiction. This comes as a response to the tectonic changes that happened in the gambling industry in the wake of the investigations into Crown Resorts and Star Entertainment Group, which raised serious questions. One of those…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 July 2022

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Land-based ・ 28 July 2022

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Victoria’s Slot Machines See Gamblers Spend $66B in 30 Years

The Australian state of Victoria's Alliance for Gambling Reform, a collaborative campaign to reduce gambling harm in the country, calculated that players had lost $66 billion during the past 30 years. The organization used data gathered from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control and found that Australians currently rank first in average…

Law ・ 18 July 2022

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gst rates: GST on gaming and gambling: Don’t ‘game over’ before it has even begun

The group of ministers (GoM) meeting today to finalise modalities on taxing casinos, online gaming and horse racing have proposed a GST tax rate hike to 28% from the current 18% on the use of chips bought in a casino and real money online skill gaming. This may seem consistent with leveling the'playing' field with the legacy lottery industry, or…

Religion ・ 12 July 2022

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Aussies Crown Set To Slip With $100m Fine Possible

Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia could be set to be hit with a fine of up to AU $100m after the Victorian Gambling And Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) began another raft of disciplinary proceedings against the casino. The state of Victoria had already completed their initial investigation into the goings-on at the casino, and as part of that…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 July 2022

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VGCCC investigates Crown Melbourne’s responsible gambling

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has opened new disciplinary proceedings against Crown Melbourne Limited, a company owned by Crown Resorts. The new regulatory rules in New South Wales came into effect on Friday as confirmed by the VGCCC which now will launch such proceedings even if one instance of wrongdoing is…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 July 2022

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OzLotto draw 1481 rises to more than $30million before Tuesday night draw

OzLotto has jumped to a massive $30million jackpot as officials reveal the top lottery entry type and numbers most likely to create instant millionaires. According to TheLott officials, a System 8 entry has yielded more big wins than any other ticket type while the hottest numbers are 45, 3, 5, 12, 16, 21 and 25. 'Our team might not have a crystal…

Lottery ・ 05 July 2022

The Assam Tribune

What the New Gaming Bill will Do to Prevent Gambling on Credit

On April 1, the Online Gaming (Regulation) Bill, 2022, was proposed in the Lok Sabha by adv. Dean Kuriakose, a member of parliament from the Indian National Congress representing the state of Kerala. The tabled Bill is quite progressive as it envisaged the abolishment of the century-and-a-half old ambiguous and blurry distinction between'games of…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 June 2022

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Crown Melbourne Casino Fined AU$80 Million for Illic...

Crown Melbourne has been fined a record-breaking AU$80m (USD 57.6m) for assisting Chinese gamblers in unlawfully transferring money out of the country. The findings originally surfaced during an inquiry by a royal commission investigating the Crown Resorts establishment. From 2012 to 2016, gamblers could utilize a China Union Pay bank card for…

Travel ・ 26 June 2022

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IAGR releases conference program for IAGR2022

The International Association of Gaming Regulators has released the program for its annual conference, taking place in Melbourne, Australia from 17 to 20 October. The program is availableonIAGR's website, with early-bird ticket prices on offer until 15 August. IAGR Vice President and UK Gambling Commission Director,Ben Haden, believes the line-upis…

Gaming Authorities ・ 24 June 2022

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CROWN CASINO GIVEN CONDITIONAL APPROVAL TO OPERATE GAMING

The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has given Crown Sydney casino conditional approval to open its gaming operations The Authority's Chairperson, Philip Crawford, said Crown will be allowed to conditionally begin casino operations, giving the Authority the chance to monitor the final phase of its restricted gaming licence suitability…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 June 2022

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Blackstone closes in on Crown Resorts as WA government approves takeover of Perth casino

Blackstone has cleared a major final hurdle in its planned $8.9 billion takeover of Crown Resorts, with the WA government announcing it has given regulatory approval to the deal. The government says the acquisition is subject to tough conditions Those conditions will'align' with royal commission recommendations They will include strategies against…

Travel ・ 10 June 2022

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Feel Good Friday For Carnegie Man With $100,000 Lottery Win

A Carnegie man who was busy at work has been interrupted in the best possible way, with a winning phone call revealing he'd won a $100000 1st Prize in today's Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw. The Melbourne resident won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10588, drawn Friday 10 June 2022. "My heart is going a…

Lottery ・ 10 June 2022

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NSW gaming regulator finds Blackstone 'suitable' to hold licence for Sydney casino

Corporate equity giant Blackstone is a step closer to its takeover of Crown Resorts after gaming regulators in NSW and Victoria ruled it was "suitable" to hold a casino licence. Blackstone is pursuing an $8.9 billion takeover of Crown Resorts The equity giant has been subjected to an extensive probity assessment Crown has been prevented from…

Travel ・ 09 June 2022

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The Most Popular Video Game Genres To Play Right Now

Video games have never been more popular, with many people choosing to play them across a variety of different platforms. Like with most mediums, different video game genres have increased and decreased in popularity over the years, with games that were popular a decade ago now falling by the wayside. Listed below are some of the most popular video…

Games ・ 07 June 2022

ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Crown could secure licence to open Barangaroo casino despite being found unfit by gaming regulator last year

Crown Resorts is on the verge of securing a licence to finally open its Sydney casino 15 months after being deemed "unfit" by the NSW gaming regulator. Last year the Bergin inquiry said Crown needed to make sweeping cultural changes if it wanted to be a suitable operator The inquiry investigated incidents of money laundering and links to…

Gaming Authorities ・ 03 June 2022

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VGCCC Introduces New Rules for EGMs at Crown Melbourne

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has changed the rules for electronic gaming machines (EGMs) at the Melbourne casino to help reduce harm. Key changes are: EGM players at the casino will no longer be able to play more than one machine at a time. EGM players at the casino cannot use any item to hold down the buttons on…

Law ・ 30 May 2022

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The Best Apps for 2022 Indian Premier League Online Gaming

The 2022 Indian Premier League is on. We're still over a month away from the final, and there are still plenty of matches to look forward to. That said, IPL punters still have plenty of time to place their bets online. Whether you're new to online betting or not, it can be a struggle to look for the right bookie. There are so many great options out…

Industry ・ 09 May 2022

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Hardworking Mordialloc Man Repeatedly Declines Phone Calls With News Of $100,000 Lucky Lotteries Win!

A Mordialloc man almost missed out on his $100000 Lucky Lotteries win after he continually declined calls from The Lott because he was in a work meeting and assumed it was scammers dialling. The Victorian won the guaranteed 1st Prize in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10563, drawn 3 May 2022. He takes home $100000. An official from The Lott…

Winnings ・ 03 May 2022

The Islander

Vic gambling ad spend three times alcohol

Young men under 24 make up almost one third of Victorian sports betters, with responsible gambling advocates blaming an advertising deluge as betting agencies out-spend the alcohol industry. Neilsen advertising data released on Sunday showed a daily average of 948 gambling ads aired on Victorian free-to-air stations last year, Victorian Responsible…

Law ・ 01 May 2022

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Gambling 101: The Vice That's Getting More Nice

Gambling and more particularly the regulation of gambling has been part of the United States before we were even the United States. Societal standards and the need for revenue have largely shaped the history of legal gambling in the U.S. Risk taking and opportunism were part of the frontier spirit in the New World. In fact, the Jamestown settlement…

Sports ・ 28 April 2022

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Belfast is one of the major tourist spots in the UK. This can be attributed to the beauty of its streets, which are full of Victorian-era architecture, its friendly pubs like Henry's and the many other attractions that it boasts. Among these are The Salmon of Knowledge - a sculpture of a fish covered in ceramic tiles that tell the tale of the…

Roulette ・ 28 April 2022

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Wantirna Woman’s Dreams To Come True After Lucky Lotteries $200,000 Win

A Wantirna woman's Tuesday has gone from good to great after receiving news she won $200000 in today's Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. The Victorian held the guaranteed 1st Prize in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 1569, drawn 26 April 2022. Speaking with an official from The Lott immediately after the draw, the ecstatic woman couldn't believe…

Lottery ・ 26 April 2022

Financial Review

Star, Crown inquiries: How Australia’s casino industry became so rotten

But while The Star took a holier-than-thou approach to its James Packer-backed rival over the past two years - as three separate state inquiries found Crown unfit to hold casino licences in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth - the evidence heard by the NSW inquiry this past month has shown it was similarly dishonest. The NSW probe, helmed by Adam Bell,…

Industry ・ 13 April 2022

The Islander

Oz Lotto top prize odds to become slimmer

It was always a long shot but the average Australian's odds of winning the Oz Lotto top prize will soon shrink further under changes introduced by the Victorian government. Victoria's Public Lottery Licence has been amended so from May 11, the Oz Lotto matrix will increase from seven from 45 numbers to seven from 47. Three supplementary numbers…

Lottery ・ 07 April 2022

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Oz Lotto top prize will be harder to win

Australians' chances of winning the Oz Lotto top prize will soon plunge from one in 45 million to one in 62 million following changes by the Victorian government. The state government has amended the Public Lottery Licence to increase the Oz Lotto matrix from seven from 45 numbers to seven from 47. Three supplementary numbers will be drawn instead…

Lottery ・ 07 April 2022

7 News

Oz Lotto change: It’s about to become a lot harder to win the top prize. Here’s why

Australians' chances of winning the Oz Lotto top prize will soon plunge from one in 45 million to one in 62 million following changes by the Victorian government. The state government has amended the Public Lottery Licence to increase the Oz Lotto matrix from seven from 45 numbers to seven from 47. Three supplementary numbers will be drawn instead…

Lottery ・ 07 April 2022

ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Victorian government accused of cash grab over Oz Lotto changes

The Victorian government has been accused of a cash grab after it proposed changes to Oz Lotto draws that opponents say will make it harder for people to win the jackpot. Changes to Oz Lotto mean the chance of winning the jackpot go from roughly one in 45 million to one in 63 million The state opposition has accused the government of a cash…

Lottery ・ 07 April 2022

The Nation

Can Las Vegas Be Made Sustainable?

Las Vegas is all about light. Despite its desert location and the sunsets that turn the surrounding mountains and red-rock canyons all colors of delicate pink, the lights for which Las Vegas is most renowned are electronic, the kind that blur the line between night and day and leave visitors to Las Vegas always feeling that they have, somehow,…

Covid ・ 04 April 2022

The Sun

Which city, that shares its name with a Fabulous Bingo room, is being described?

IT'S not always possible to travel. So, at Fabulous Bingo, we like to think that our city-themed rooms can offer a slice of the exotic when the real deal is a little out of reach. It feels great to explore somewhere new and see all the popular sites. It's even better when you get home and can brag about the hidden gems that you found all by…

Bingo ・ 29 March 2022

ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The wheels at Perth's Crown Casino keep spinning despite royal commission's damning assessment

Once again, one of Crown's casinos has effectively been found to be too big to fail. Like its Victorian equivalent last year, the final report of the Perth Casino Royal Commission found Crown was not suitable to hold WA's only casino licence - but gave it two years to fix its problems. Through numerous high-level inquiries and the media coverage…

Politics ・ 27 March 2022

Gambling Insider

Casino of the year

Gambling Insider is pleased to announce this year's selection of competitors for the returning Casino of the year Award. The time has come. Following the suspension of this prestigious Award last year, due to land-based casinos being hit particularly hard during the Covid-19 pandemic. The rise of the Casino is once more! So, hello there 2022, and…

Covid ・ 09 March 2022

Golden Casino News

Crown Resorts approved to resume casino operation in Sydney

Crown Resorts may be on the verge of opening its real-money casino component of its $2.2 billion Crown Sydney Hotel Resort "in the next weeks," local media sites claim. The property swung open its doors for the first time towards the end of 2020, but casino operations were suspended following an Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority investigation…

Travel ・ 02 March 2022

Recent Slot Releases

Yggdrasil and Reflex Gaming fire up the engine in search of wins in Time Machine

Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has partnered with Reflex Gaming to travel back in time to Victorian England in its latest sci-fi slot sensation, Time Machine. The 5×3, 243 payline hit is designed to emulate a marvellous steampunk-inspired time machine with metal-ringed symbols appearing across the game's…

Bonuses ・ 15 February 2022

World Casino News

Yggdrasil releases new video slot from Reflex Gaming

Yggdrasil has published the latest result of its YG Masters partnership with Reflex Gaming, having debuted the GATI-powered video slot, Time Machine, which is the UK-based manufacturer and game developer's first title to feature the new Pay-Rise mechanic. Set in the early 20th century, in Victorian England, the centerpiece of this 5-row, 3-reel,…

Mobile ・ 14 February 2022

The Lott Media Centre

Truganina Man Toasts To $100,000 Lucky Lotteries Windfall

Just when a Truganina man thought his Friday evening festivities couldn't get any better, a $100000 Lucky Lotteries win sent him soaring into the weekend. The Melburnian held the guaranteed 1st Prize in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10527, drawn 11 February 2022. As well as winning the 1st Prize, the Victorian resident also won a consolation…

Lottery ・ 14 February 2022

Australasian Leisure

Star casino to pay $13 million following admission of underpaying staff

Star Entertainment Group - one of Australia's largest gambling and entertainment operators - has admitted to underpaying its staff with up to 2200 employees denied about $13 million over a six-year period. The Star's staff underpayment scandal follows that involving other major Australian employers over the past few years, including the…

Jobs ・ 14 February 2022

European Gaming

Week 6/2022 slot games releases

Here are this weeks latest slots releases! Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has fired up its outstanding games portfolio with the release of Hot Wild Pepper. This spicy slot is populated with classic symbols and packs a real punch as it has 100 active lines in play. The Red pepper is Wild and once found will substitute for all…

Valentine's Day ・ 11 February 2022

About Manchester

Gambling Habits in Different Nations

Even though the gambling industry is rather young to the scene, it is without a doubt one of the most profitable sectors in the world. In 2020, its global revenue exceeded $400 billion. Not only that but there are thousands of people employed in this sector. For some regions/nations, gambling is actually one of the biggest contributors to the…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 January 2022

News

Set for Life draw: Melbourne woman wins $4.8m lottery prize

A Melbourne woman's start to the week is no doubt better than yours after she discovered she had become a multi-millionaire overnight. On Sunday night, a mystery ticket nabbed the only division one winning entry in the Set for Life lottery draw. The win came with a prize of $4.8 million paid in instalments of $20000 a month for 20 years - hence the…

Winnings ・ 17 January 2022

European Gaming

Play’n GO add a little romance to their Arthurian Legend series with the 15 Crystal Rose: A Tale of Love

Play'n GO add a little romance to their Arthurian Legend series with the 15 Crystal Rose: A Tale of Love. This is a legendary tale of love of the greatest kind, the tale of the 15 Crystal Roses. Sir Lancelot has declared his love for Princess Elaine. As a symbol of true devotion, he must seek out the 15 Crystal Roses, buried deep in the enchanted…

Sports ・ 14 January 2022

European Gaming

BetConstruct Updates Its Portfolio with New Provider PopOK Gaming

Here are this weeks latest slots releases! Yggdrasil and ReelPlay are kicking off the year with a fun-filled fiesta in Money Mariachi Infinity Reels™. The high volatility hit sees a border town preparing for the iconic Dia de los Muertos celebrations, with the Magical Money Mariachi band creating melodic and celebratory party music to wake the…

Sports ・ 14 January 2022

Casino City Times

Kalamba Games introduces crime solving title with Holmes: Reel Detective

Gaming News 13 January 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Kalamba Games invites players on a hunt for clues and riches in thrilling new slot Holmes: Reel Detective.Join Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they set off on an extraordinary slot adventure through Victorian London.There is nothing elementary about the remarkable features in this title,…

Incidents ・ 13 January 2022

Bettors Insider

The Casino File: A Tic-Tac-Toe-playing chicken? Tropicana Atlantic City celebrates 40 years; Sting tix on sale

Tuesday, Tropicana Atlantic City marks its 40 anniversary. In honor of the occasion, we take a look back at the casino's rather checkered history. In the beginning When it opened on Nov. 23, 1981, the adult playground popularly known as the Trop was the eighth legal gambling den in Atlantic City. Built by the Ramada hotel chain on the site of…

Travel ・ 13 January 2022

Daily Mail Online

How a married mum spent 96 HOURS straight at a casino playing baccarat

A married mother spent 96 hours playing baccarat at Crown Casino in a marathon gambling session before napping in front of poker machines, the Victorian royal commission into the gambling giant has heard. The former doctor, whose identity has been suppressed, played the popular card game across four straight days at the Southbank casino…

Baccarat ・ 10 December 2021

The Lott Media Centre

Bonus Lottery Ticket Lands East Melbourne Man $200,000 Windfall

An East Melbourne man is one step closer to fulfilling his dream of owning his own home after scoring $200000 in the recent Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. The victorious Victorian won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $200000 in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1552, drawn Friday 3 December 2021. "Wow! I can't believe it. Is this real?" he happily…

Lottery ・ 06 December 2021

Adotas

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Religion ・ 05 December 2021

The Cork Ireland

The most famous casinos in Cork

1 December 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment If you want to visit a slightly different destination, a trip to Cork is a great idea. Cork is also known as a city of culture, good shops, and traditional Irish pubs. Tourists, as well as locals, visit these places to try the delicious Irish drinks and local specialties. This is a very…

St. Patrick's Day ・ 03 December 2021

Scified

The Bond Between Sci-Fi and Online Gambling

Scified2021-12-01 07:10:362021-12-01 07:10:36https has long moved out of the realm of conspiracy theories to form part of the mainstream. Classic movies like The Thing, Alien, Star Wars, and Men in Black are popular culture. Moreover, there are many casino slot machines about science fiction. The game themes include extraterrestrial life,…

Incidents ・ 01 December 2021

Sprout Wired

How Do Games Influence Us?

The human brain is a sophisticated comb of wires. It is notorious for being adamant, so the more we tell it not to do something, the more it is inclined to do that. Decades of research have provided the pros and cons of playing games at any online casino real money. With increased brain activity and an active state of mind, the games have proved to…

Law ・ 26 November 2021