There has been yet another casino of the misappropriation of poker machine funds. This time, the crime has been committed by a former All Blacks player named Lindsay Raki, who used pokie grant money for his own personal gain. In addition to being a member of the All Blacks, Raki was also a certified accountant….
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New Multiplayer Roulette Game At Big Fish Casino
Recently, Big Fish Casino has earned the honour of being the top casino title in the iTunes Marketplace. To celebrate this impressive achievement, the company plans on releasing a number of unique new games, including a multi-player roulette title, for its mobile casino app. Multi-player roulette brings the real-life casino gambling experience online. Traditional online…
Ray Bitar Sentenced to Forfeit Assets
Last week, former Full Tilt Poker CEO Ray Bitar offered a plea bargain to the Supreme Court. At the time, it seemed like a long-shot – but it seems as though he will be getting what he asked for. Yesterday, Bitar pleaded guilty to the charges that were laid against him two years ago on…
Casino Apps Could Boost Facebook Traffic
Social gambling is the next big trend in the online casino world, and Facebook is certainly jumping on the bandwagon. The popular social network has recently launched its first-ever real-money casino applications, and financial experts anticipate that these games will cause a sharp increase in Facebook users. If the existing pool of Facebook games serves…
DIA Investigates Pokie Trusts and Racing Clubs
The Department of Internal Affairs is currently investigating a number of cases of fraud. Dozens of pokie trusts and racing clubs have been implicated in the scandal, and the DIA has its hands full investigating claims that more than $30 million worth of pokie grants was fraudulently awarded. There are three pokie trusts at the…
SkyCity Deepstack Begins
Every year, SkyCity Auckland hosts the exciting Deepstack Series, offering amateur and professional poker players the chance to compete for generous cash prizes. This year, the event will take place from March 18 to Match 24, and will consist of plenty of side tournaments in addition to the main event. The Main Event begins on…
MAGIC888 Brings Real-Money Roulette to Facebook
Last year, Facebook introduced real-money gambling to its users, allowing players to win real cash prizes from games in the Facebook App Centre. However, the only games of this kind were online bingo games, which did not appeal to the entire online gambling population. Now, players with all types of tastes can use Facebook to…
Concerns Arise About New Zealand Lottery Jackpots
Over the course of the past few years, poker machines have taken the blame for the surge in problem gambling rates. However, recent statistics suggest that a wide range of other gambling activities have contributed to the increase in cases of gambling addiction in New Zealand, including the local lottery. A new report has uncovered…
Microgaming Launches Blackjack App for Xbox Live and Windows Phones
Bronzebeard Blackjack: The Strategy Coach is a new application from Microgaming. It is one of the first of its kind, as it is available for one Xbox Live and for Windows 8 – two platforms which mobile casino developers normally shy away from. The main character of the game, Bronzebeard, has been featured in one…
32Red Launches Playboy Live Dealer Games
In the online casino world, operators are always looking for new and interesting ways to attract players. Some strategies hit and some strategies miss – but 32Red seems have a real winner here. The online casino has announced the launch of its new live dealer games in which the dealers are Playboy bunnies! Live dealer…
