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nz super fund rebuilds skycity stake to 5.1% as australiansuper falls below 5%
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NZ Super Fund Rebuilds SkyCity Stake to 5.1% as AustralianSuper Falls Below 5%

August 7, 2026
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New Zealand’s sovereign wealth fund is back on SkyCity’s substantial holders list, just as one of Australia’s largest super funds drops off it. SkyCity has just disclosed that the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, managed by the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, now controls 56,290,729 ordinary shares through its nominee, New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Limited. […]

gambling.com group is now grandstand as the affiliate giant rebrands around data
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Gambling.com Group Is Now Grandstand as the Affiliate Giant Rebrands Around Data

August 7, 2026
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One of the biggest names in the online gambling affiliate world has now changed its name. Gambling.com Group Limited announced on the 22nd of July 2026 that it has become Grandstand Limited, with its ordinary shares trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker GRSD from the market open on the 23rd of July. […]

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Martingale Strategy for Roulette

August 6, 2026
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When it comes to roulette strategies, the martingale strategy for roulette is one of the most commonly used in casino gambling. It is pretty simple; players must double their bet after a loss. The reason for this is that players can get back all their losses with a win. This is an easy betting system […]

bgaming launches mystic reels slot
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BGaming Launches Mystic Reels Slot

August 6, 2026
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BGaming presents its newest crystal-themed slot Mystic Reels, created together with Bulletproof Games. The theme revolves around ancient stone circles, and the slot offers classical paylines combined with cascading symbols, respins and Free Spins. According to the official game page of BGaming, Mystic Reels has been launched on 4 August 2026. The slot features 20 […]

quackers slot by elk studios coming soon
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Quackers Slot by ELK Studios Coming Soon

August 5, 2026
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ELK Studios is going to present Quackers, a new slot set at a rather bizarre party held on a pond under a full moon. Four ducks with special features, wilds, multipliers and two bonus features are included in the game. As reported on the official ELK Studios game page, the new Quackers slot is scheduled […]

tasman player lands nz's first $1 million instant kiwi online win
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Tasman Player Lands NZ’s First $1 Million Instant Kiwi Online Win

August 3, 2026
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A Tasmanian woman has become the first person in New Zealand to win a NZ$1 million prize on an Instant Kiwi Online game, Lotto New Zealand confirmed on the 29th of July 2026. The prize came from a game called Millionaire Money Match, which was released only the previous month, and it was the first […]

greyhound racing ends in nz, with tab funding the $60 million wind down
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Greyhound Racing Ends in NZ, With TAB Funding the $60 Million Wind-Down

August 3, 2026
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Commercial greyhound racing in New Zealand is finally over. The industry officially closed on the 31st of July 2026, following legislation that was passed by Parliament earlier in April. The bill was passed  with support from all political parties. The actual ban came into effect on the 1st of August 2026, one day after the […]

when should you surrender in blackjack
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When Should You Surrender in Blackjack

August 1, 2026
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What is surrender in blackjack? It is an option available to every player that means folding your hand after the initial deal and getting back half your bet. This is instead of playing the hand to completion. The surrender rule is not available at every blackjack table; it can be a good choice when the […]

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How To

Blackjack Strategy: How to Win at Blackjack

August 1, 2026
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One of the few casino games in which your actions can make a difference in the long run is blackjack. It does not mean there is any foolproof system to earn money. It means you can avoid losing your cash unnecessarily by choosing the right table, doing the mathematically optimal play, and managing your cash […]

evolution pays £4.75 million over games on unlicensed casino sites
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Evolution Pays £4.75 Million Over Games On Unlicensed Casino Sites

July 31, 2026
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Evolution Malta Holding Limited will (the company behind iconic live dealer games like Crazy Time and Monopoly Live, and the owner of NetEnt and Big Time Gaming) has agreed to pay a £4.75 million regulatory settlement after a UK Gambling Commission investigation found that its casino games appeared on six unlicensed websites accessible to consumers […]

what is a face card
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What is a Face Card

July 31, 2026
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What is a face card and what does it mean? The simple answer is that it is a card with a picture on it. In a deck of 52 playing cards, the face cards are the Jack, Queen, and King in each of the four suits. This is a total of 12 face cards. These […]

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Roulette Payout Calculator

July 30, 2026
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One of the easiest ways to work out how much you can win before placing a bet is a roulette payout calculator. It does not matter what type of roulette you are playing, American, French, or European; the calculator will work out your potential payout based on your bet. It is much easier and quicker […]

consultation closes on new zealand’s proposed pokie data interface
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Consultation Closes On New Zealand’s Proposed Pokie Data Interface

July 30, 2026
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New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has closed submissions on a proposed technical interface that could give authorised third-party systems near-real-time access to data from non-casino pokie machines. Feedback on the draft standards closed at 5pm on Friday the 24th of July 2026. The initial proposal concerned the Electronic Monitoring System used for Class 4 […]

uk gambling settlements will now go to government fund
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UK Gambling Settlements Will Now Go To Government Fund

July 30, 2026
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Money collected through future UK Gambling Commission regulatory settlements will now be paid directly into the government’s Consolidated Fund, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced on the 22nd of July 2026. The move follows a consultation that began in February. The Consolidated Fund receives taxation and other government income used to support public spending. […]