The under-construction SkyCity Convention Center in Auckland caught fire early last week. The fire has not caused any causalities but authorities in New Zealand have issued a health warning. Emergency officials confirmed on Thursday, 24 October, that the fire was under control. Thousands have been evacuated at the convention centre. As the fire continued to […]
Government in New Zealand has announced a ban on the use of credit cards for offshore online gambling. This comes after SKYCITY Entertainment Group, an online casino operator launched an online casino. The new web-based casino joined a market that is dominated by both TAB system and state-run lottery for sports betting. The aim for […]
The 2019 Global Gaming Expo brought together gambling industry professionals at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. The expo kicked off on Tuesday, 15 October with a Global Gaming Awards ceremony. Now in its 6th year, the expo not only showcases new and exciting technologies, but it also recognizes the brightest and the best in […]
A facial recognition tech lawsuit has surfaced in the USA. Caesars’ Harrah’s Casino and Penn National’s Hollywood Casino were accused of breaching the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act. Both casinos are accused of using facial recognition technology with its video security cameras. The technology is used to gather and create customer information without a written […]
Microgaming has released a new high energy online slot with 20 pay lines called 9 Masks of Fire. The new game features an exotic African theme with five reels. In order to succeed, the aim for the player is to get five masks. Players are required to collect at least three masks to be rewarded. […]
Two Crown-branded casinos are facing backlash after allowing a war criminal to gamble away $6 million. The businessman from Indonesia, Joseph Wong Kiia Tai gambled at the high-rollers VIP room despite being placed on the United Nations sanctions list. The sanctions mean that the businessman is not allowed to travel outside of his country. However, […]
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is looking to impose a ban on casino mogul, Steve Wynn. This follows allegations of sexual harassment and assault against him. The regulator revealed that Wynn poses a threat to the public interest of the State of Nevada. The regulatory board highlighted that negative coverage around the casino mogul harmed […]
Facebook has shunned gambling companies for using the platform to persuade gamblers to visit online casinos and gambling websites. The social media giant plans to take legal action against a UK based start-up that promotes gambling via Facebook ads. The UK company uses other popular social media platforms as well. The UK company, The Spinner […]
Grand Theft Auto fans will be excited about this new update. The Diamond Casino & Resort features a perfect blend of high-quality video gaming with casino gambling. The popular video game has state-of-the-art gaming facilities, exclusive shopping and first-class entertainment. A standout addition is a new casino and resort that can be played with real […]
The award-winning games’ developer, Microgaming will decrease its casino games portfolio in 2020 by closing its Microgaming Poker Network (MPN). The announcement to shut down the Poker Network was made on September 20th, shuttering one of the oldest and most popular poker operations in online gambling. The highly profitable poker network will be closed after […]