Tag Archive: Australian online gambling news

Can Zynga Thrive in the Online Gambling World?

The online gambling world is taking over the gaming market, and now is the time for operators to get involved. Social gaming operators are looking for their chance to enter the world of online gambling, and some have taken great strides to ensuring their success in the market. Zynga is one such operator, as the…

Nick Xenophon Wants Regulation for Free Mobile Games

The mobile gaming market is becoming increasingly popular, and even gambling developers are seeing the value in getting involved in the industry. While mobile games, most of which are free to download, prevent virtually no risks to players, safe gambling advocate Senator Nick Xenophon sees the need for regulation, in order to protect players. The…

Australia May Liberalise Online Gambling Market

In Australia, residents are prohibited from taking part in a wide range of online gambling activities; however, all that could change. Recently, several proposals have been revealed, which show that it would be beneficial for the country to legalize and regulate several different kinds of online gambling activities. Currently, online sportsbetting is the only activity…

IGT to Release Its First Facebook Pokies

As the first order of business for the new partnership between IGT and Double Down Interactive, the two companies will be launching a new Facebook pokies game. It will be based on the popular American Idol television series, giving the game international appeal. Earlier this year, IGT acquired Double Down Interactive, a social gaming developer…