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Estimates About Pokies Savings During Crisis Raise Questions

The coronavirus pandemic relegated most Australians to their homes in the last weeks of March. Essential businesses remained open for groceries and such, but casinos closed. Every venue that offered gambling on pokies of any kind closed. And they will remain closed through April and likely a bit into May....

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Apl Adjusts For Coronavirus And Plans Its Return

When speaking of live poker in Australia, most people think of The Star Gold Coast or Crown Melbourne poker rooms. Those are the poker events, especially series like the Aussie Millions, that attract the most attention and massive prize pools. And then there are the tournaments for the masses. Those...

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New Relax Online Slot Game: Heroes Hunt Megaways

Relax Gaming is on a roll this month with new online casino games. On top of very recently releasing TNT Tumble, Relax developers prepared another new video slot for its debut. Heroes Hunt is a result of the new Silver Bullet partnership with Fantasma Games, bringing a truly unique and...

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Coronavirus Rules Spur Dramatic Online Gambling Rise

It was inevitable. When the masses of people are confined to their homes for weeks – and possibly months – they tend to look for entertainment in places they previously ignored. This includes people who enjoy a bit of gambling now and then. They have found their entertainment online during...

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New Nucleus Online Slot Game: A Time to Win

The latest online video slot game from Nucleus Gaming is A Time to Win. Its release comes just about one month after the very popular Mystic Rift which, in some cases, is still in the “new games” sections of some real money online casinos. A Time to Win is the...

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The Lott Giveth As Tabcorp Taketh Away In Coronavirus Era

The Lott received quite a bit of praise in the past week for its $1 million donation to Australian researchers to help accelerate the search for a COVID-19 vaccine. Unclaimed prize money via the Golden Casket was responsible for the funding. Meanwhile, parent company Tabcorp stood down more than 700...

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New Red Rake Online Casino Game: 777 Heist

Some game developers for online casinos focus on creating cartoon-like characters for their online pokies. Then there’s Red Rake Gaming, a company known for its attention to detail, especially with regard to characters for their games that look like real people. The latest game from the minds at Red Rake...

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New Playson Online Slot Game: Solar Temple

In the depths of the Mexican forest, the Solar Temple rises from the days of the Aztec Empire. Playson’s latest slot game for Aussie online casinos puts an Aztec queen in charge of it all, especially the unique features that lead to lucrative wins. Playson Focuses on Memorable Games Some...

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NSW Responsible Gambling Funds Infrastructure Via Grants

Under the Casino Control Act of 1992, the New South Wales Office of Responsible Gambling sets aside some gambling profits for the Responsible Gambling Fund. This allows money to be allocated to initiatives and programs throughout NSW. Most funding goes toward programs to support responsible gambling and reduce gambling harm,...

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Alna Pushes Aba Not to Ban Lottery on Credit

The Australian Banking Association released a consultation paper late last year, one that was designed to seek public opinions about using credit cards for various types of gambling. That consultation period ended on March 4. With a decision from the ABA looming, newsagents came out last week in staunch opposition...

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