Several states are considering mandatory carded play, which forces limits and restrictions Victoria has officially taken a major step toward reshaping its gambling landscape, passing the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. Approved on May 27, and now updated with new language, the reform sets the stage for stricter oversight of gaming
The Mexican poker pro also led his team, Los Jefes, to victory in the debut Team Tournament Ángel Guillén had a dream run at WPT Australia, taking home two titles in just 72 hours while also leading his team, Los Jefes, to victory in the debut Team Tournament. The WPT Global Ambassador earned a combined
Tony G’s horse, Half Yours, claimed victory in the Melbourne Cup Tony G, known in the poker world for his bold personality and fearless table talk, has added another achievement to his long list of successes — this time in horse racing. His horse, Half Yours, claimed victory in the Melbourne Cup, one of the
The World Poker Tour will visit the casino from September 18 through October 1 The World Poker Tour (WPT) is returning to Australia this month, but this time the action shifts from the Gold Coast to Sydney. From September 18 through October 1, The Star Sydney casino will host the WPT festival, the first time
The move forces more control over how Australians spend their gambling money Victoria, Australia, is set to launch a three-month trial for mandatory carded play in select casinos and cardrooms, a move designed to help patrons manage their gambling more effectively. Beginning in September, 43 venues across Monash, Greater Dandenong, and Ballarat will take part
The poker tournament series will be held at Crown Melbourne beginning next April After a long break, one of poker’s most famous tournaments is officially back on the calendar. The Aussie Millions will return to Crown Melbourne from April 24 to May 10, 2026, marking its first run since 2020. Known for its unique mix
Australian state legislators are cracking down on casinos Australia is moving closer to integrating carded play into its gambling regulations, with Victoria leading the shift through newly passed legislation. On May 27, 2025, the Victorian Parliament approved the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024, signaling a stronger push toward responsible gambling measures
The 3-day event attracted over 1,000 entries and pushed the prize pool to $1.3 million Johan Lees claimed the spotlight at the Australian Poker Open $1500 Platinum Players Championship, walking away with the title and a personal best payday of A$252,300 (US$162,000). The three-day event, held at Club Marconi in Western Sydney, saw over 1,000
The man many knew as “Kiwi” was a regular on the Asia-Pacific poker circuit The poker community is mourning the loss of Graeme “Kiwi” Putt, a respected figure in the Australian and New Zealand poker scene. Putt, who was inducted into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame in 2014, was known for his deep passion
The WSOP will hold several events at The Star Sydney in Australia next month The World Series of Poker (WSOP) International Circuit is heading to Sydney, Australia, in November 2024, bringing an exciting lineup of poker events to The Star Sydney. From November 14 to 26, the venue will host a 12-ring-event series, with players
This will be the fourth time the poker series has been to the Gold Coast The World Poker Tour (WPT) is heading to Australia this September, marking its fourth visit to The Star Gold Coast. From September 12-25, poker enthusiasts can expect an exciting lineup of events, with this year’s festival being the largest yet
The Bitcoin fan paid $500,000 in crypto to ensure Assange could return home Julian Assange has been released from custody after fighting extradition to the US for the last 14 years. In the final push to guarantee his release, an anonymous individual donated more than eight Bitcoin, valued at about $500,000, to help the WikiLeaks
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