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The merge of online gambling with live dealer casino games was one of the most epic innovations the iGaming world has ever known. More than a decade ago, when Playtech introduced the very first live dealer roulette, Australia online casinos were quick to integrate the tables. But when Evolution Gaming launched it’s exclusive ‘Immersive...

When we think of the most legendary gamblers, past and present, names like Doyle Brunson, Stu Ungar, Phil Ivy and Archie Karas often come to mind. One name that’s rarely spoken is that of Australian pro Zeljko Ranogajec, but it’s certainly not because he lacks talent. Zeljko Ranogajec is easily one of the most...

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In Australia, gambling has been a way of life for many decades. The nation is home to 20% of the world’s poker machines. Statistical research has shown that about 80% of all Australians enjoy punting every year, either with regular wagers, or just once or twice on special occasions. With that said, the chances...

South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon has made no secret of his deplorable view towards poker machines. His anti-pokies crusade has stretched on for what seems like forever now, and a recent multi-million money laundering case has added buckets of fuel to the campaign fire. Sen. Xenophon’s latest political efforts are geared towards a crackdown...

A recent announcement by PokerStars that the famous online poker brand would be reformatting its live tournaments, effectively dissolving the European Poker Tour, was bound to have consequences. The first casualty has been identified as the Aussie Millions, which just declared independence from the PokerStars-sponsored Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT). The Crown Australian Poker...

Having a go on the pokies at the local club is nothing out of the ordinary here Down Under. In the US, though, it’s a different story – at least, in most states. For the last few years, Illinois has been stealing a page from Australia, installing slot machines at a dozen municipal golf...

Each year, Gaming, Racing & Wagering Australia (GRWA) hosts a national conference where operators and other individuals with a vest interest in the gaming industry gather to discuss current trends and marketing tactics. The 2016 GRWA Conference is scheduled for next month, and some of the key focal points are set to include topics...

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...

A radiating spotlight has encompassed the tennis world recently as allegations of corruption in regards to sports betting have erupted throughout the athletic world. In January, the Australian Open was rocked by contentions of match-fixing, and a more recent investigation by a UK media outlet revealed that half a dozen umpires were banned, or...