Money! What would you do if you won $65,000? Think about it. Would you pay off debts. Put money towards a house or a car, or just splurge on something you’ve always wanted? That’s just been too expensive to buy until now? Well, if you’re the lucky King Billy Casino player who won $65,000 in a single day. You jet off to Tahiti! (We already checked, there’s no room in the overhead luggage compartment for us.) What makes this win... Read More »
Spreadex. Limited Gambling Company was fined £1.36 million. The UK Gambling Commission has cracked down on illegal activity. Fining Spreadex Limited for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings. The transgressions come with a significant price tag. With the fine having been set in the amount of £1.36 million. That’s a huge amount to pay! The action comes as a result of an investigation into Spreadex’s dealings, which was shown to have revealed: Ineffective alerts for Spreadex. Essentially allowing customers to... Read More »
Macau. The casinos there have set minimum revenue limits. It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns had a devastating effect on the global economy. Numerous projects were places on hold. Revenue streams were at a standstill. Life as we knew it basically shut down. While online casinos were able to continue operating as usual, land-based casinos were forced to close their doors. And in some cases, they were unable to open them again. So what did Macau... Read More »
New Games! All new online casino games are here for you. Do you want to find out which new online casino games are making waves in the industry? Get ready to make your play today! Here comes the BOOM! Live casino games have been hugely popular ever since their launch into the online casino market. And now Pragmatic Play is adding to its own live gaming portfolio with a brand-new title: Boom City! New games are here. Designed as a... Read More »
Celebrity gambling fans are certainly interesting. If you enjoy movies and TV shows, you’ll already know that there are plenty with casino or gambling storylines. But what about the actors and actresses in them? Do they enjoy gambling in real life too? Let’s take a look at which Hollywood stars have fun placing a bet now and then. You may be surprised! Celebrity gambling here we come! Matt Damon Actually you may not be that surprised by this first entry.... Read More »
What’s that you say? You want to hear about MORE online casino wins from the past year? We don’t blame you – we love reading about jackpot winners too, especially in the wake of the raging dumpster fire that was 2020. So let’s put a more positive spin on the year that was, and read about the lucky few who actually managed to have a good time, despite it all. 1. Jackpot City, jackpot winnings – €10 million You know... Read More »
We know you want to find out what’s been happening in the world of casinos and gambling as a whole. That’s why we’ve had a look at the most recent headlines to bring you the newsworthy, the noteworthy, and the heart-warming too. Getting your gambling on with friends and family How much do you love playing your favourite online games with your friends and family? A lot, if recent statistics are anything to go by. We’re not sure how big... Read More »
We don’t know about you but we could use some big excitement in our lives – and nothing’s bigger or more exciting than the grand prize jackpots of 2020! Let’s take a look and see how these were won. Who knows – you could soon be welcoming a big exciting jackpot for yourself! 1. The big one – $20 million Looking back it might not seem like the best year ever (huge understatement) but in fact 2020 started off with... Read More »
New COVID-19 monitoring software installed at the Plaza Now here’s something that sounds right out of a sci-fi movie: an AI-based surveillance system that can not only scan for firearms, but for fevers (such as those associated with COVID-19) as well. Turns out it’s not the stuff of sci-fi fiction though, it’s an actual reality, and one that’s currently being installed in the Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Designed to identify threats of violence such as altercations and... Read More »
One day you’re playing at your online casino like a pro, the next day you try to log in and it’s access denied. What the $%*& is going on? Before you panic and start to spiral out of control, take a deep breath. Believe it or not, this can be a fairly common occurrence. And before you give the poor, unsuspecting customer service agents a piece of your mind, let’s try to find out what the problem is first, and... Read More »
It’s been a while since we’ve checked in with what’s happening in the casino industry. Let’s take a look at what’s been making headlines in the world of gaming recently, and what you can look forward to from your favourite pastime! New non-smoking casino set to open on the Vegas Strip It’s probably as synonymous with casino play as the games themselves – clouds of cigarette smoke adding an air of mystery and sophistication to a glamorous Vegas evening. Of... Read More »
2020 has been a wild ride people! Bushfires, Tiger King, murder hornets (??) and of course, the big P. Pandemic. Yep, we’re just going to leave that one right there. But it hasn’t been all doom and gloom though. In amongst all those lows, there have still been some highs – people reaching out, helping each other, taking things a little more slowly, and rediscovering their passion for life. For many people, one of those passions is gaming, and it’s... Read More »
