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For fans of pokies, new games can be a tremendous draw. The thrill of fresh entertainment, and the common impression that new games start with higher payout percentages, are often a magnet for players. That’s just one of the many reasons I believe the new online pokies release from NetEnt will be extremely popular...

Since 2014, a crackdown on junkets has discouraged many Chinese gamblers from visiting local casinos in Macau. In turn, Australia casinos are hoping to cash in on that fact during the Chinese New Year by promoting a month worth of parties, fireworks, ethnic food markets and more. The Chinese New Year began on Saturday,...

The world’s largest online gambling operators weren’t very happy with their results in the last quarter of 2016. Numerous sports betting giants reported huge losses on football matches. The unexpected US election of President Donald Trump didn’t help, either. But their Australian gambling arms fared so well, major operators still reported huge gains on...

The New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB) has been looking to digitize its monopoly on racing and sports betting in the country. That plan will finally come to fruition as NZR has selected NYX Gaming, a Canadian-listed interactive gaming systems developer, to supply its fixed odds betting platform. NYX Gaming announced this morning that it’s...

For online gaming purposes, there’s no more secure way to fund an account than with a gift card. Pokies fans have been trusting prepaid Visa’s for years now. They’re easy to buy, easy to use, and give players that added sense of security that’s oh-so important in today’s digital market. Visa gift cards can...

If there’s one thing that holds people back from playing at internet gambling sites, its uncertainty. Uncertainty that the operator can be trusted, that their deposits are secure, and that the games aren’t rigged to lose. Such thoughts often lead us to question whether it’s even possible to win at online casinos. No one...

The most recognized table games in casinos throughout the world are blackjack and roulette. But when it comes to poker-derived table games, there’s none more famous than Three Card Poker. It’s played in live casinos, online casinos, and even internet-based live dealer casinos. In fact, Three Card Poker is the most popular poker-derived casino...

New Australia gambling laws have claimed another victim. 888Poker, member of the global online casino gambling giant 888, has officially exited the Australia market. 888Poker made short work of its withdrawal. Late last week, the operator began sending out notices to its Australia internet gambling account holders, informing them that they will no longer...

Have you ever noticed that, each time you enter a casino, there’s always a Player Management desk located right by the entrance? If you happen to look lost or new to the casino, these people will beckon you to come over, making sure you have a Players Club Card. If you don’t, they’ll highly...

Officials in Australia have made it very clear that they will no longer tolerate violations of the law when it comes to online gambling services. Using inducements to attract new punters and reward existing members is not permitted in New South Wales (NSW). Apparently UBET, the online sportsbook wing of Tatts Group, needed a...