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Online gambling promotions, also known as inducements, have been a part of iGaming since its inception. However, if a Parliamentary committee has their way, it could be a thing of the past. Last week, a Parliamentary report studying online gambling was released with several recommendations. Among those recommendations are a...

The New South Wales government has been busy working to further restrict gambling. Last week, the government announced new policies to reduce the number of live pokies in clubs and pubs. Furthermore, new machines will have a drastically reduced cash-in cap. Meanwhile, the cashless gambling trial at Wests Newcastle has...

Tabcorp presently enjoys a monopoly on legal gambling in Victoria. The company has an exclusive license for sports betting until 2024 and is currently in the process of trying to renegotiate its license. However, Tabcorp’s monopoly may be coming to an end. According to recent reports, Victoria's government is considering...

For years now, it has been one bad news story after another for Crown Casino in Melbourne. However, recent news is painting what could be a much brighter future for the beleaguered casino. According to reports, Blackstone is looking to invest significant capital into the casino in attempts to re-establish...

While a lot of focus is placed on iGaming, a segment that is showing significant growth is the cloud gaming market. According to recent reports, cloud gaming is reaching all-time highs. The industry is predicted to bring in approximately US$4.3 billion in 2023, which is more than double 2022's total....

If you use TikTok in Australia, you may have already viewed ads from Sportsbet. Now, the company has expanded the trial to include bets from Neds and Dabble. This expansion is drawing substantial criticism from anti-gambling groups that claim that gaming companies are staying one step ahead of regulators. In...

TAB NZ has been looking for a new strategic partner for months. After a heavy competition, the search is over. Last week, Entain was announced as the new partner for TAB NZ. The 25-year deal will see the company retain all current employees for the next two years. Entain to...

The Australian government has long been an opponent of video games that contain gambling elements or simulated gambling. Now, the government is forwarding a proposal that will apply an R18+ rating to any game that simulates gambling, including loot boxes. This move results from growing concern about the accessibility of...

The risk of financial ruin is one of the main problems associated with problem gambling. Often, players go into serious debt due to gambling problems. Gamcare has been focusing on ways to help those impacted by gambling-related debt. Recently, the organization published a series of recommendations addressing ways financial organizations...

The 2023 PGT Mixed Games series is officially in the books. After eight events, Dan Zack emerged as the overall champion after making final tables in five of eight events. Among those winning in the last events were Ben Lamb, Cary Katz, and Jason Mercier. Lamb, Guagenti, and Abrams Take...