From 26 July 2018 to 1 August 2018, a high roller player, who is a successful Singapore businessman, blew more than US$30.6 million (NZD$31.9 million) at Star Gold Casino in Australia. The high roller – Wong Yew Choy – had been well taken care of as he was offered five-star treatment from the moment he […]
According to Myanmar Times, a bill that is being considered by Members of Parliament in Myanmar could soon make provision for casino’s to be legalised in the country. The bill constitutes that only foreigners would be allowed to gamble should it pass and that passports will be required at the entry points of these casinos. […]
The Whakatāne District in New Zealand has unveiled a new draft gambling policy that aims to control the growth of gambling in the district. The drive behind this move to limit gambling growth is to prevent the gambling harm. The new policy recommends that the number of pokies or poker machines be limited to 141 […]
The government of Queensland has shortlisted three casino bidders to develop the Cairns Waterfront. The shortlisted bidders are Hard Rock International, The Star Entertainment Group and Reef Casino Joint Venture. They made the announcement last week saying that the three companies have a strong domestic and international reputation. The reputation is from delivering the high […]
Over the past few years, the New Zealand government has implemented a variety of procedures to protect its gambling population. They’re protecting them not only from predatory gambling practices, but also from becoming problem gamblers. Most noteworthy is that the New Zealand government has reworked its legislation and introduced strict laws on gambling operators. On […]