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SkyCity Fined For Scandal

Earlier this year, SkyCity was involved in a scandal that saw its managing Director Sid Vaikunta let go. Months later, the casino operator is still feeling the effects of the scandal, as it has recently been fined over $100 000 for failing to inform the local gaming authority. At the beginning of the year, Sid…

PlayTech Introduces New Collapsing Reels Feature for Slots

The online slots market is saturated with hundreds of games. So, it is up to developers to think up new and interesting ways to reward players. PlayTech is great at doing so and, as such, its games are rich with fun bonus features that players can enjoy. The company’s latest invention is called Collapsing Reels,…

12.6% Profit Increase for Sky City

Sky City has seen its fair share of problems lately. In addition to a failing self-exclusion program, the company has been in the news a number of times for quite a few scandals. However, this has not affected its profits, as Sky City reported a 12.6% increase in profits during the past year. This is…

NZ Wants to Spend $55 Million on Harm Reduction

New Zealand has been working hard on its gambling harm reduction lately. In addition to launching a Harm Reduction Bill, the local government is considering spending $55 million on a strategy for promoting safe and responsible gambling in the country. According to a recent report in Australia’s Herald Sun, the New Zealand government wants to…

New BaTourney at InterCasino

InterCasino is always launching new and interesting online casino promotions to keep its players interested while promoting its newest games. This month at InterCasino, you can take part in the BaTourney, which celebrates the launch of its new Batman online slots game. The online casino has fantastic timing. When the Avengers movie hit theatres, the…

Sky City Convention Centre Makes ‘Mockery’ of the Law

Researchers at the University of Auckland state that the deal John Key has coined with Sky City for the construction of the city’s new convention centre makes a mockery of New Zealand’s laws. The country’s Gambling Act aimed to protect residents from the harmful effects of gambling, but Dr Peter Adams and Dr Fiona Rossen…

Grassroots Trust Suspension Goes Over Badly

The suspension of Grassroots Trust poker machines began last week, shutting down pokies in various pubs across the country. The suspension as meant to penalize the trust for failing to pay over $500 000 to the community, but pub owners state that the only people suffering will be them. Pub owners have come forward to…

Olympic Kiwis Taunted by Australia Betting Agency

Despite their close proximity, Australia has a bitter rivalry with us when it comes to sports. While bookies are readying themselves for an influx of wagers during the 2012 London Olympics, one Australia betting firm is busy finding new and creative ways to insult our athletes. According to Betstar, New Zealand is unlikely to win…

Should Casinos Pay Back Profits Derived From Crime?

As reports continue to surface about individuals using stolen money to gamble, politicians have raised a new issue concerning the responsibility of casino operators. They believe that casinos should be financially responsible for the money that is stolen from individuals to gamble, a controversial new perspective. According to ONE News, Denise Roche of the Greens…

New Superman Pokies from Aristocrat

The superhero trend for poker machines has re-emerged. Years ago, Cryptologic developed an entire series based on Marvel Superheroes, which saw a great deal of success. The trend died out shortly, but now gaming developers are getting back into the spirit – and Aristocrat is one such designer. Aristocrat’s Superman: The Movie pokies comes out…