Pokies Archive

Throughout the years, a multitude of studies have shown that Australians have the most profound love for gambling. Of all the ways to place a bet, gambling on pokies is the most dominant form among Aussies. Oddly enough, there’s an interesting set of differences between how and why men and women play poker machines....

In the Land Down Under, a man’s wealth is measured by… well, his wealth. The Australian Financial Review (AFR) put out its annual Rich List for 2017, and it wasn’t too surprising to see two Australia casino games moguls, James Packer and Len Ainsworth, near the top. All in all, Australia’s top 200 wealthiest...

There are lots of reasons why casino players are drawn to the games that they play. Many choose to play jackpot online slots because they are quick, convenient, and can offer the highest potential profit. But we all know the odds of winning the big online slots jackpot is incredibly slim. All players secretly...

In Australia, casino slots – known locally as pokies – are big business. We Aussies love a flutter, and manufacturers are more than willing to provide us with hundreds of individually themed, multi-featured ways to do it. For one homegrown firm, expanding their horizons has proved phenomenally valuable. Aristocrat Leisure, founded in 1953 by...

Gambling has become a way of life in Australia. Whether it’s wagering at the track, a flurry on the pokies, or betting online, Aussie gambling has seen exponential growth over the years. While it’s generally considered a favorite pastime, it’s also a big concern for those who deal in addiction. A few years ago,...

Of all the new mobile pokies games to hit the market this year, cat-themed pokies have been some of the most popular (thanks to all those cute, cuddly and curiously comical cat videos on YouTube). The new Copy Cats pokies, released this morning across all major NetEnt casinos, is sure to enjoy the same...

When I saw the title of Microgaming‘s latest 5 reel release, Fortune Girl Pokies, my first thought was, “Okay, they’re putting out a new game for the ladies”. When it appeared on Royal Vegas, I quickly realized the error of my assumption. This abundantly endowed, manga-style girl is definitely targeting the male audience. In...

Aussies are known for a lot of things, but none seem so prominent as our avaricious enjoyment of gambling. In Australia, at least 80% of us do it, in one form or another. According to “statistics”, we’re not just the most likely to gamble, but are the most prone to develop a “problem”. If...

After 17 long years in the online casino business, loyal members of Royal Vegas have come to expect a lot from their favorite gambling destination. The operator hosts new online casino promotions with 6-figure giveaways each and every month, and May 2017 is no exception. This month Royal Vegas is promoting a new $200,000...

Whoever says the thought of an alien invasion shouldn’t be taken seriously has got to be joking! Wait… what? Okay, Rival is obviously better at puns than I am. They’re also better at producing imaginative poker machines for desktop and mobile, like this new Rival pokies, Alien Spinvasion! Intergalactic spacecraft are targeting planet Earth,...