While other Aussie states have voted to impose a 15% point of consumption tax (POCT), Victoria has nearly halved it. Their 8% POCT was announced by the State Treasurer, Tim Pallas. The southern territory, home to Melbourne, could see almost AU$30 million a year in extra taxes. Of course, this might also make Victoria a [...]
Carlos Spencer - who’s the former All Blacks playmaking wizard - is appointed as the new assistant coach for the Hurricanes. However, “King Carlos” will only join the Hurricanes’ couching ranks in 2019. Spencer is currently an assistant coach for Japan-based rugby team, Munakara Sanix Blues. Read on. Carlos Spencer - New Hurricanes Assistant Coach [...]
On the heels of a recent clampdown on loot boxes by the gambling authorities, EA CEO Andrew Wilson contends that the company does not believe that loot boxes constitute gambling. Gambling regulators across the world seem to differ on their stance with regard to the status of the loot boxes. Internet gaming authorities in Belgium, [...]
The Zagame family – a Melbourne-based family known for their expertise in hospitality – have placed their entire pub, hotel and casino network up for sale. The listing involves multiple properties, including the group’s Vanuatu hotel and casino resort. The sale is expected to fetch an estimated AU$300 million. Zagame Family’s Reason for Sale Some [...]
In 2017, Nathan Walker was the first Australian to play in the National Hockey League (NHL), and yesterday he continued that trailblazing streak. Walker was the first Australian to play in the NHL playoffs and became the first Aussie to score a point in the playoffs. Not only did he score, but he played an [...]
The Gambling Commission in the UK has been hot on the heels of online gambling sites that have not been following the rules. Their latest victim is Leo Vegas Casino. It found that they had been accepting bets from players who had self-excluded themselves from online gambling. The Gambling Commission found these transgressions when they [...]
SafeCharge, the top-ranked payments technology firm, has announced that it has signed a deal with Denmark’s national lottery. Danske Spil willpower “Youbet,” and its regulated sports betting platform. They will serve as a catalyst for the development in the locally regulated markets. SafeCharge - Danske Spil SafeCharge Cashier is employed by the host payment solution, [...]
The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) has fined Crown Resorts AU$300 000 for tampering with poker machines at their Crown Melbourne casino. This fine is the result of an investigation launched by the VCGLR after allegations surfaced. Added to this, the company will have to draft ‘compliance framework’ and submit it within [...]
The online poker room, 888 Poker, managed to take their player’s feedback and create a new regular poker tournament series. The series offers low buy-ins and great value. The Big Fish series was launched a week ago. The series offers AU$100,000 in daily assurances, with tournaments buy-ins that start at AU$5.50. Online casino gamers will [...]
Over a week after drawing the winning lottery numbers, a local Tamworth mom has discovered that she is now a millionaire. A woman who entered the lotto was shocked to find out that she was the winner of the Superdraw on Saturday. Saturday the 24th of March seemed to be a lucky day for a [...]
