WMS has now entered into a deal with Dragonfish Bingo, providing its popular pokies to a wide range of popular online bingo websites. The two companies will benefit greatly from the deal, as WMS gains more exposure in the online world and Dragonfish obtains a wider selection of games for its players to enjoy. “This…
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Government Downplays SkyCity Deal
When Prime Minister John Key initially began negotiating the terms of the SkyCity convention centre deal, 500 new pokies were on the table. When the final details of the deal were announced, that number was halved and only 230 new pokies would be permitted at the casino. While this may seem to appease responsible gambling…
More Funding For Problem Gambling Support
For the past few years, problem gambling has become a major concern in Australia. Problem gambling rates are higher than they have ever been, but support services are inadequate. To remedy this issue, the federal government has provided Wollongong with the funds needed to support families that have been affected by gambling addiction. The grant…
SkyCity Pokie Deal May Be Revoked
Ever since Prime Minister John Key announced the terms of the SkyCity convention centre deal, New Zealand residents have been fighting it. At the moment, there is little that can be done to reverse the deal, but it has just been revealed that future governments may be able to revoke it. The Greens, who have…
IGT Provides Online Pokies to Betsson
International Game Technology has spent the past 12 months expanding into a wide range of gambling markets. After acquiring social games developer Double Down Interactive, IGT has set its sights on the world of online sportsbetting and the European online gambling market with a new deal with Betsson. Betsson is a European- facing online casino…
Researcher Believes SkyCity Deal Could Be Beneficial
SkyCity’s convention centre deal has rubbed plenty of Kiwis the wrong way. Over the course of the past few months, local residents have protested the deal, concerned that adding new poker machines to the casino would result in an increase in problem gambling rates. Now, a researcher for the Auckland Technical University presents another perspective,…
Brimbank Residents Are Victoria’s Biggest Pokie Losers
In the state of Victoria, local politicians have employed a number of strategies to reduce problem gambling rates. While gambling spending has declined overall, there are some communities in which these responsible gambling tactics are not very effective. Brimbank is one such area, as pokie players continue to lose upwards of $350 000 per day….
Labour Refuses $1 Bet Limit on Pokies
Last week, The Greens presented Labour with a compelling case in support of imposing $1 betting limits on poker machines. The political party wanted to trial the technology in Tasmania, but the Labour government refused the proposal. “It is deeply disappointing that both the Labor government and the opposition have rejected a call to introduce…
Politicians Meet To Voice Concerns About Sky City Deal
Last week, Sky City announced that it would be spending $402 million to build Auckland’s new convention centre, in return for 230 new pokies and 40 new table games. The news did not go over well with local politicians, and they are hoping to fight the deal. Today, they will meet to voice their concerns…
Social Worker Spends Government Funding on Pokies
Anne Elizabeth Dalton was a public servant in charge of provided domestic abuse victims with emergency funding. This week, she appeared in court, after being accused of using the funds to gamble at various venues across the country. Dalton was found guilty of 271 counts of fraud. She had submitted 271 applications for emergency funding…