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A legal quarrel between the Philippine bookmaking regulator and Quezon City bureaucrats over a casino in the city seems looming. Quezon City bureaucrats passed a decree that it would restrict residents to access the casino once operational. Nevertheless, PAGCOR, the regulator that is tasked with supervising the Philippines betting industry, has argued that the decree […]
Australia’s most popular and largest sports betting operator Sportsbet, has a conviction and a fine for using enticements in their gambling adverts. The illegal enticements were used on customers to lure their friends in to open accounts with Sportsbet. Sportsbet Fined NZ$10,349 By NSW Government Sportsbet, which is the Australian division of Paddy Power Betfair, has […]
Caesars has managed to obtain an unrevealed equity share in DraftKings. The Las Vegas gaming and hospitality giant will also be receiving a share of profits generated by DraftKings in every state where their partnership is in effect. Caesars, the biggest US casino operator, manages about 40 properties around 13 states. Sports Betting Partnership – […]
SkyCity has applied with the Hamilton Gambling Council to add 60 more pokies machines to their casino floor to replace three blackjack tables. This application has received a split decision amongst the council, and they have decided to open public submission on the application. Mayor Andrew King was the one who wrote to the Gambling […]
In an effort to reduce the negative impact gambling has on the Tauranga City, officials passed the ‘sinking lid’ policy. As a result, it will gradually decline gambling in the city. Under this ‘sinking lid’ legislation, no new gambling machines or venues will be approved. The policy kicks in on March 14th. Tauranga City Concerned […]