Monthly Archives: January 2012

IGT Spends $500 Million on Acquisition of Double Down Interactive

International Games Technology is really aiming to make a splash in the online gambling world. Even though the developer already has a vast web presence, IGT is still looking to expand. One way in which the company plans on doing so is by acquiring social games developer Double Down for a huge $500 million. Double…

Earthquake Still Affecting Christchurch Casino

The earthquake happened months ago, but the aftershock is still being felt across Christchurch. Many businesses are having a difficult time recovering and returning back to normal operation, and insurance firms are not making things any easier. Insurance companies are introducing new policies and clauses that may seem a little unfair in the event of…

Gambling Venues Struggle to Enforce Self-Exclusion

In New Zealand, gambling venue operators are required to provide a self-exclusion program for problem gambling. However, club owners seem to be having problems enforcing the provision, which is aimed at keeping problem gamblers out of casinos and other gambling locations. According to a recent radio report, the Problem Gambling Foundation states that local gaming…

NZ Lotto Site Inspires South Australian Government

When the New Zealand government deemed it legal for local residents to play the lottery online, a domino effect occurred. Although it took some time to actually make a difference, the NZ Lotto website seems to have inspired change across the Australia. According to recent reports, the South Australian government has stated that it is…