Two Senators Urge Australian Federal Government to Lift Online Poker Ban

Two Senators Urge Australian Federal Government to Lift Online Poker Ban

Two senators, who are members of minor Australian political parties, have called the federal government to make online poker legal in the country. New South Wales (NSW) Senator David Leyonhjelm, representing the Liberal Democratic Party, and South Australia Senator Cory Bernardi, who is a representative of the Australian Conservatives, supported the idea of legalising online poker in the country. The two of them, both of whom are involved in the inquiry of the local Environment and Communications References Committee, said there is no direct connection between online poker and problem…

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Harrogate Borough Council Could Roll Out New Online Lottery to Fund Local Organisations

Harrogate Borough Council Could Roll Out New Online Lottery to Fund Local Organisations

The Borough of Harrogate could see a new online lottery officially rolled out as part of a programme aimed at raising money for good causes within the local community. The Harrogate Borough Council is expected to make a decision during the Cabinet’s session scheduled for October 18th whether or not to introduce the Harrogate District Lottery to community. According to local councillors, the voluntary and community sector in the Borough will be supported by the introduction of a new lottery system, especially at a time when the central funding from…

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Casino Operator Crown Resorts Suffers Another Blow after MP Willkie’s Misconduct Allegations

Casino Operator Crown Resorts Suffers Another Blow after MP Willkie’s Misconduct Allegations

Earlier today, one of the largest Australian casino operators – Crown Resorts Ltd – was accused by a local lawmaker of deliberately concealing potential money laundering and owning rigged poker machines. Reportedly, three former employees of the operator have alleged it in rigging slot machines. According to the allegations, the company has been concealing possible money laundering practices at its largest casino venue, and the state regulatory body has been covering up the operator’s criminal behaviour. MP Andrew Wilkie’s Allegations The independent Member of Parliament Andrew Wilkie, who is known…

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Stefan Schillhabel Conquers Inaugural Triton Super High Roller Series Macau 6-Max Event

Stefan Schillhabel Conquers Inaugural Triton Super High Roller Series Macau 6-Max Event

A few hours ago, the inaugural Triton Super High Roller Series Macau was brought to an end, with Stefan Schillhabel being crowned as a winner, taking home the champion’s title of the 6-Max event as well as a cash prize amounting to HK$5,874,400. Earlier today, the German poker player took down the HK$250,000 6-Max event, defeating his last standing opponent – Canada’s Mike Watson. The Triton Super High Roller Series took place at the Taipa-based Galaxy Macau Hotel, with its 6-Max event attracting a total player field consisting 87 entries,…

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