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Grand Casino –New Zealand’s Southern Island Gem

Dunedin in southern New Zealand, holds a gleaming gem, Grand Casino. Its building is heritage-listed, architecturally designed by Italian-born Louis Boldini. Patrons can game in elegance with over 180 gaming machines and 12 live table games. The stylish on-site restaurant offers a full…

TAB NZ Take-Over Sees Sports Funding Boost

In its landmark partnership with Entain, TAB NZ gave a financial boost to registered sports throughout New Zealand. The 25-year deal started on 1 June 2023. The strategic partnering arrangement provides an upfront payment to TAB NZ for distribution. Entain, one of the…

SportsBet Company Worth Half a Billion Sold for a Dollar

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Barstool Sports, a USA Bro Culture company, has been sold off for $1 by Penn Entertainment. Penn then teamed up with Disney to create ESPN Bet, a sportsbook. Penn Entertainment, Inc. (Penn) had built up its sportsbook licenses in the USA with the…

Australian Casino Group Fined $140,000

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Star Entertainment Group has again been fined. Fearing the loss of their licensing, Star self-reported the offences. Eleven charges brought a $140,000 penalty. Charges were related to buying casino chips with a credit card and advertising to excluded patrons. The offences were in…

OIGA Conference and Trade Show August 2023

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The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association is having its annual conference in Tulsa, U.S.A. The OIGA Trade Show will have some of the biggest names in the gaming and hospitality industries. Affectionately touted as “the biggest little show in Indian Gaming” it is set…

International Gambling Events of August 2023

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August 2023 gives us three major gambling industry events. Conferences are a great way to expand your network and keep up with the latest developments and trends. They are for the seasoned gambling industry veteran, as well as those just starting out in…

How Does Payz Work for Online Payments

Payz is a regulated eWallet service, so can expect that your payments will always be secure. Learn about why it’s worth opening a Payz account with our guide. Transactions in over 50 currencies are supported, so you’ll always have convenient and versatile deposits…

About eCOGRA: A Guide to the Fairness Auditing Organisation

If you’re familiar with online casino gambling, it’s likely you’ve come across the eCGORA seal of approval. But what is it that this company actually does to keep casinos safe and fair? This guide explains the organisation and its auditing process so you…

FIFA Women’s World Cup Sponsorship Controversy

The 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup has reached record-breaking attendance and viewership in 2023. But the gender pay gap rears its ugly head again in women’s soccer. Hosted by Australia and New Zealand, tickets sold early, racing out the door. This has sparked…

Chow Tai Fook Expands its Casino Holdings Again

The Cheng family billionaires, invest in yet another casino resort offshore. Their company, Chow Tai Fook, is a major partner in the Australian Queen’s Wharf Casino Resort. This time the Hong Kongese group expands their reach to Vietnam. They are reported to now…