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by Card Player News Team | Published: May 26, '16

Australia’s gambling market grew six percent in 2015 to the equivalent of roughly $17.4 billion USD (A$24.1 billion). Given the country’s population of roughly 23 million, that means that Australians spend more on gambling than people anywhere else in the world, according to Bloomberg. An estimated 80 percent of Australian citizens gamble in some form, […]

by Card Player News Team | Published: Sep 13, '17

A landmark trial against Crown Resorts and slots manufacturer Aristocrat began Tuesday in Australian Federal Court in Melbourne. The plaintiff, Shonica Guy, claims that slot machines, also known as “pokies” in Australia, stole 14 years of her life. Guy is reportedly not seeking any damages and filed the lawsuit to expose the industry’s alleged deceptive […]

by Card Player News Team | Published: Jan 18, '24

Slot machines, called pokies or poker machines in Australia, are now a big part of the culture, found in almost every pub, club, and casino. While they’re a popular form of fun, there’s an ongoing debate about their impact on Australian communities, with some seeing economic benefits and others pointing out adverse effects on individuals […]

by Card Player News Team | Published: Jun 07, '15

Aussies are a very special kind of people. In fact the entire continent is a very special kind of continent. They say what doesn’t kill you probably doesn’t live in Australia, referring to all the dangerous and venomous animals that live there. In fact, everything Down Under is out to kill you! Except for the […]