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Betting on sports is a popular pastime for many Aussies. We often enjoy wagering on matches, scores, futures and other options. But for the athletes that make those contests so entertaining, gambling is an absolute ‘No-no!‘. That’s what landed three Australian cricketers on the “ban” wagon earlier this week. Hayley Jensen of the New...

Gambling has always been a common adult pastime in the United Kingdom, much like watching sporting events, going to the movies or visiting the bowling alley. Spinning the reels at the arcade, betting on the ponies and visiting the local bingo hall with friends are equally customary forms of entertainment. According to recently released data,...

There was certainly much to be discussed at Tuesday’s scheduled Amaya Shareholder Meeting, and while the bulk of that discussion has been kept confidential, it was at least divulged that there is more than one bidder looking to take over Amaya Gaming and all of its subsidiaries, including online poker giant, PokerStars. For months now,...

Of all Australia’s states, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has some of the most restrictive laws regarding gambling. ACT is home to just one regulated gambling resort – Casino Canberra – but it’s unlike any other traditional casino in the world, because it has no poker machines. The region’s clubs would like to keep it that...

House politicians in Pennsylvania made it abundantly clear yesterday that they have no desire to see gambling expanded throughout the state via the installment of slot machines at bars, taverns or volunteer fire houses. With that particular amendment dejected, the House immediately approved the combination of the daily fantasy sports bill with an amendment to...

The casino industry doesn’t adapt well to change. As much as operators claim to follow trends, the time it takes to debate and implement anything new tends to move at a snail’s pace. Nevada passed a skill-based slot law 2 years ago, but none exists in Las Vegas. New Jersey passed a similar law in February...

When our favorite techie devices get a major update, the excitement can be palpable. Such was the atmosphere on Monday at Apple‘s unveiling of the upcoming iOS 10 update for iPhone and iPad. We’ll take a closer look at the top 5 enhancements coming to your devices this fall, like simply raising up your phone to...

Anyone who plans a trip to Las Vegas has pure entertainment on the brain. Whether it’s spinning the reels of the myriad slots on The Strip, anticipating the wonders of the fabulous Freemont Street Experience, or consuming enough alcohol to kill a small flock of sheep at one of Sin City’s after-hours night clubs, there’s not...

According to Russian gaming industry media outlet, Championat, the nation’s only authorized internet lottery provider, Stoloto, is preparing to launch the nation’s second licensed online sportsbook, under the domain 888.ru. It’s been reported that, despite the incredibly similar namesakes, the new site will run on the Betconstruct platform, and is not associated in any...

Have you ever been angry enough to step outside your comfort zone, maybe yelling at someone you would never normally confront, like  boss or complete stranger? Have you ever been in such a good mood that you decided to spend more than you should to play pokies? Numerous studies show that our emotions have...