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Thursday, March 10, 2011
PartyGaming, PartyCasino, Bwin Do Deal With Las Vegas Land Based Casinos, by Greg Tingle - 15th February 2011
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PartyGaming, the Gibraltar based iGaming powerhouse, is understood to have signed at least two major agreements to supply a gaming platform for online poker (and perhaps casino) to whale size Las Vegas land based casinos.
The Vegas casinos that Media Man and Gambling911 insiders hint are in the mix include MGM, Las Vegas Sands, Boyd Gaming and Caesars (former Harrahs Entertainment). It's unlikely a Donald Trump casino is in, as he's just sold at least one of his establishments. Trump is a fan of online casinos, but leaks say he is frustrated by what appears to be slow progress of igaming into mainstream America.
PartyGaming left the US after the UIGEA bill became law and a settlement towards $300 million was made with the DOJ (Department Of Justice).
The firm smartly snatched the opportunity to re-enter the US market if online gambling was ever legalized.
PartyGaming, which has now merged with Bwin, an Austrian based outfit is now ideally positioned to become a major force in the US, having also conducted b2b with other nations government departments, and has many a U.S senator and lawmaker on side, not to mention poker and casino associations and players.
Legalized online gambling in the US is tipped to be just around the corner, as legislators will provide a bill to congress for a vote.
Pro gambling groups and switched on politicians who can see the financial benefits are pushing hard for PartyGaming and a number other iGaming brands to go above board in the United States.
Party enjoys strong presence in the U.S (and Canada and Australia), with its Hollywood titles including Marvel Entertainment tie ins, plus the World Poker Tour brand which it owns and operates, and frequently gets airtime on television broadcasts in much of the western world. It's now or never for PartyGaming, and our leaks tell us its now, no bluff!
Readers, as always, bet with your head, not over it, and have fun.
*Media Man conducts some b2b with PartyGaming brands, as they do with dozens of other media, entertainment and gaming companies. Media Man is not a gaming company, but covers the sector, as they do over a dozen other industry verticals.
*The writer is a regular contributor for Gambling911.
*The writer's favorite slot games are Sinatra Slot and Thor!
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PartyGaming, the Gibraltar based iGaming powerhouse, is understood to have signed at least two major agreements to supply a gaming platform for online poker (and perhaps casino) to whale size Las Vegas land based casinos.
The Vegas casinos that Media Man and Gambling911 insiders hint are in the mix include MGM, Las Vegas Sands, Boyd Gaming and Caesars (former Harrahs Entertainment). It's unlikely a Donald Trump casino is in, as he's just sold at least one of his establishments. Trump is a fan of online casinos, but leaks say he is frustrated by what appears to be slow progress of igaming into mainstream America.
PartyGaming left the US after the UIGEA bill became law and a settlement towards $300 million was made with the DOJ (Department Of Justice).
The firm smartly snatched the opportunity to re-enter the US market if online gambling was ever legalized.
PartyGaming, which has now merged with Bwin, an Austrian based outfit is now ideally positioned to become a major force in the US, having also conducted b2b with other nations government departments, and has many a U.S senator and lawmaker on side, not to mention poker and casino associations and players.
Legalized online gambling in the US is tipped to be just around the corner, as legislators will provide a bill to congress for a vote.
Pro gambling groups and switched on politicians who can see the financial benefits are pushing hard for PartyGaming and a number other iGaming brands to go above board in the United States.
Party enjoys strong presence in the U.S (and Canada and Australia), with its Hollywood titles including Marvel Entertainment tie ins, plus the World Poker Tour brand which it owns and operates, and frequently gets airtime on television broadcasts in much of the western world. It's now or never for PartyGaming, and our leaks tell us its now, no bluff!
Readers, as always, bet with your head, not over it, and have fun.
*Media Man conducts some b2b with PartyGaming brands, as they do with dozens of other media, entertainment and gaming companies. Media Man is not a gaming company, but covers the sector, as they do over a dozen other industry verticals.
*The writer is a regular contributor for Gambling911.
*The writer's favorite slot games are Sinatra Slot and Thor!
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Media Man News: PartyCasino Wins Media Man 'Online Casino Of The Month' Award
PartyCasino.com Wins Media Man Online Casino Award
PartyCasino.com has been awarded the Media Man and Casino News Media "Online Casino Of The Month".
PartyGaming's igaming suite has grown a custom to winning awards since they first opened for business in 1997.
The competition for the coveted award was intense again this month with massive bids from both WPTCasino.com, Captain Cooks Casino, Virgin Casino, Betfair, PKR and Noble Casino however there can only be one winner... ladies and gentlemen, that's PartyCasino.com
The award follows PartyPoker's EGR Poker Operator Of The Year and PartyGaming also made the shortlist for EGR Operator Of The Year. Recently PartyGaming's PartyPoker.com also won the Casino News Media "Online Poker Website Of The Month".
The Media Man - Casino News Media accolade is based on a combination of elements including user experience, innovation, trustworthiness, customer service, gameplay, affiliate program offerings, newsworthiness and company values.
PartyCasino.com is one of a number of PartyGaming brands.
The most popular PartyCasino.com games of late include Heist, Circus, Rambo, Palladium Slot, The Godfather, Sinatra, Slotbox, Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Mission: Impossible, The Terminator, Cleopatra, Sinatra, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, The Amazing Spider-Man, Monopoly, Resident Evil, Melon Madness, Wheel Of Fortune and Mega Fortune Wheel.
The PartyCasino.com jackpot is currently approaching the $2 million mark. Players can also compete for The Big One and Marvel Hero Jackpot, playing the Marvel super hero themed online slot games.
PartyCasino's most recent game releases include Shaaark! SuperBet, Crocodopolis, Alice's Wonderland, Glamour Puss, Super Cubes, Heist, Palladium Slot and Circus Slot.
PartyGaming CEO Jim Ryan has gone on record advising PartyCasino will soon feature more Hollywood blockbuster themed slots. A few in the know journalists and media agents have been recently tipped off that an all time classic movie adaption will be showcased in the PartyCasino portfolio within 1 month. PartyCasino has the world's most impressive line up of Hollywood themed games, and more are just around the corner.
PartyCasino.com and PartyPoker.com customers can also benefit from rewards and bonuses via PartyPoints and the Palladium Lounge. Be certain to check out the PartyCasino exclusive "Cash Machine" that is being championed as one of the greatest online casino promos ever.
Media Man, Casino News Media and Global Gaming Directory do have a b2b relationship with PartyGaming, as they do with dozens of other companies in the gaming, igaming, media and entertainment industry.
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PartyCasino.com has been awarded the Media Man and Casino News Media "Online Casino Of The Month".
PartyGaming's igaming suite has grown a custom to winning awards since they first opened for business in 1997.
The competition for the coveted award was intense again this month with massive bids from both WPTCasino.com, Captain Cooks Casino, Virgin Casino, Betfair, PKR and Noble Casino however there can only be one winner... ladies and gentlemen, that's PartyCasino.com
The award follows PartyPoker's EGR Poker Operator Of The Year and PartyGaming also made the shortlist for EGR Operator Of The Year. Recently PartyGaming's PartyPoker.com also won the Casino News Media "Online Poker Website Of The Month".
The Media Man - Casino News Media accolade is based on a combination of elements including user experience, innovation, trustworthiness, customer service, gameplay, affiliate program offerings, newsworthiness and company values.
PartyCasino.com is one of a number of PartyGaming brands.
The most popular PartyCasino.com games of late include Heist, Circus, Rambo, Palladium Slot, The Godfather, Sinatra, Slotbox, Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Mission: Impossible, The Terminator, Cleopatra, Sinatra, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, The Amazing Spider-Man, Monopoly, Resident Evil, Melon Madness, Wheel Of Fortune and Mega Fortune Wheel.
The PartyCasino.com jackpot is currently approaching the $2 million mark. Players can also compete for The Big One and Marvel Hero Jackpot, playing the Marvel super hero themed online slot games.
PartyCasino's most recent game releases include Shaaark! SuperBet, Crocodopolis, Alice's Wonderland, Glamour Puss, Super Cubes, Heist, Palladium Slot and Circus Slot.
PartyGaming CEO Jim Ryan has gone on record advising PartyCasino will soon feature more Hollywood blockbuster themed slots. A few in the know journalists and media agents have been recently tipped off that an all time classic movie adaption will be showcased in the PartyCasino portfolio within 1 month. PartyCasino has the world's most impressive line up of Hollywood themed games, and more are just around the corner.
PartyCasino.com and PartyPoker.com customers can also benefit from rewards and bonuses via PartyPoints and the Palladium Lounge. Be certain to check out the PartyCasino exclusive "Cash Machine" that is being championed as one of the greatest online casino promos ever.
Media Man, Casino News Media and Global Gaming Directory do have a b2b relationship with PartyGaming, as they do with dozens of other companies in the gaming, igaming, media and entertainment industry.
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Media Man News - Casino News Media: News Update
PartyCasino Wins Media Man 'Online Casino Of The Month' Award
Online gaming companies in for huge 2011
Online Gaming Heating Up in Australia
Aussie MP Seeks iGaming Crackdown: Australia In Top 10 Gambling Nations
Packer 50 Percent Owned Betfair Signs Australian Super Rugby
Following Gambling Scandal: NRL And AFL Boys, Codes Under Spotlight
NRL Match Fixers Face 10 Years Jail; Pokies Law Could Kill Clubs
James Packer Aussie Media And Gambling King Quits Ten For Good Of Team
Cruise Ships Gamble On Western Australia
Tingle: Australia Gambling With Legal Eagles And Politics
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Sin City Sydney: Darling Habour Gets Star City Rub
Aussie Pokie Reforms To Cost Australian Clubs 100M Plus
Sin City Sydney: Kings Cross Gambling On Real Life Underbelly
Aussie Hotels Want Pokie Limit Trial...
Higher Power At Work In Gambling; Godsend To Bendigo, Victoria...
Pokies Limits Likely to Cost Australian Hotels Up To $4B
PartyGaming, PartyCasino, Bwin Do Deal With Las Vegas Land Based Casinos
Australian Sports Want And Need National Gaming - Gambling Regulations
Aussie James Packer Riding Wave Of Success
Australian Gambling and Politics: Cat And Mouse Games
Australian Gambling And Politics: Fun And Games
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Queensland Floods Cost Tabcorp Millions In Lost Revenue And More…
Gambling With Australian Federal Police; Legal Eagles Ready
Australian And Asia Pacific Gambling Tycoon News: February 1, 2011
Joe Francis - Indicted Over Alleged $2M Gambling Debt
Gambling, Drugs, Cocaine; Punters With Problems Targeted By Crime Lords
Australia Zoo Viva Crocodile Las Vegas Back On
Crown Casino Demands Aussie Govt Lift Game For Asian High Rollers
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International Gaming Technology vs. Aristocrat Leisure Legal Battle Ensues
Australian Casino Tourism Smoking Hot Report
Gambling On Australia's Anti-Money Laundering Counter Terrorism Hit List
Tingle: Australian Gambling Regulation Won't Wipe Out Problem Gambling
Australia To Get Sports Stadiums Branded By Gambling and Gaming Companies
Australia Pokie and News Media Wars for January 14, 2011
Australia Remains In Top 10 For Gambling
Australian Pokies Saviour Or Villain; Lovers VS Haters
Crown Casino Refuse Jackpot Payment; ClubsNSW VS PokieAct
Lasseter’s Hotel Casino Getting Tough On Violent Drunks
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Aussie Media Man Talks Domain Names: Gambling.com, Poker.com.au
Australian Casino, Sporting And Gambling Round Up – January 8
Brendan Fevola Released From Jail: Adelaide Clubs Get Tough On Gambling
Costigan Commission Going After Kerry Packer
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Online Gaming Heating Up in Australia
Aussie MP Seeks iGaming Crackdown: Australia In Top 10 Gambling Nations
Packer 50 Percent Owned Betfair Signs Australian Super Rugby
Following Gambling Scandal: NRL And AFL Boys, Codes Under Spotlight
NRL Match Fixers Face 10 Years Jail; Pokies Law Could Kill Clubs
James Packer Aussie Media And Gambling King Quits Ten For Good Of Team
Cruise Ships Gamble On Western Australia
Tingle: Australia Gambling With Legal Eagles And Politics
Tingle: Australia And New Zealand Gaming Stocks; Beancounter Special
Sin City Sydney: Darling Habour Gets Star City Rub
Aussie Pokie Reforms To Cost Australian Clubs 100M Plus
Sin City Sydney: Kings Cross Gambling On Real Life Underbelly
Aussie Hotels Want Pokie Limit Trial...
Higher Power At Work In Gambling; Godsend To Bendigo, Victoria...
Pokies Limits Likely to Cost Australian Hotels Up To $4B
PartyGaming, PartyCasino, Bwin Do Deal With Las Vegas Land Based Casinos
Australian Sports Want And Need National Gaming - Gambling Regulations
Aussie James Packer Riding Wave Of Success
Australian Gambling and Politics: Cat And Mouse Games
Australian Gambling And Politics: Fun And Games
Real Life Underbelly NRL Style
Queensland Floods Cost Tabcorp Millions In Lost Revenue And More…
Gambling With Australian Federal Police; Legal Eagles Ready
Australian And Asia Pacific Gambling Tycoon News: February 1, 2011
Joe Francis - Indicted Over Alleged $2M Gambling Debt
Gambling, Drugs, Cocaine; Punters With Problems Targeted By Crime Lords
Australia Zoo Viva Crocodile Las Vegas Back On
Crown Casino Demands Aussie Govt Lift Game For Asian High Rollers
Crown Aussie Million's Poker $250,000 - Greg Tingle Australia Report
NRL South Sydney Rabbitohs: Star City Casino Partnership!
The Shane Warne Show At Aussie Millions 2011
Australia Day 2011 Gambling Special
Crown Aussie Millions; James Packer Special
Running out of Internet Addresses: We Were Right
Tingle: 3D Movies And Slot Games Not Dead Yet
Tingle: Australian Underbelly History and the Anti Pokie Song
Aussie Celeb News; James Bond Casino Icon Connection
Real Life Underbelly in Sin City Sydney
Australian Gambling: Deals, Art, Politics And Vice
Australian Gambling On Pre-Commitment Pokies: Lovers vs. Haters
International Gaming Technology vs. Aristocrat Leisure Legal Battle Ensues
Australian Casino Tourism Smoking Hot Report
Gambling On Australia's Anti-Money Laundering Counter Terrorism Hit List
Tingle: Australian Gambling Regulation Won't Wipe Out Problem Gambling
Australia To Get Sports Stadiums Branded By Gambling and Gaming Companies
Australia Pokie and News Media Wars for January 14, 2011
Australia Remains In Top 10 For Gambling
Australian Pokies Saviour Or Villain; Lovers VS Haters
Crown Casino Refuse Jackpot Payment; ClubsNSW VS PokieAct
Lasseter’s Hotel Casino Getting Tough On Violent Drunks
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Aussie Media Man Talks Domain Names: Gambling.com, Poker.com.au
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Social Trend: Businesses moving in
According to one new report you can look for more businesses in the social space. Researchers with Gartner forecast that by 2015 at least 40% of 'large enterprises' will be on Facebook. This probably doesn't surprise many of you; but one more facet might: these businesses will use the social network for business as well as pleasure.
According to the report businesses will utilize Facebook to circulate business information, but will also use it for personal information. Customer service, especially, will be the focus as businesses look for more engaging ways to interact with their customer base. Customers, of course, are already looking for businesses in the social space.
"We expect the high-profile nature of social networks and social [Customer Relationship Management] CRM for customer service to rapidly advance adoption from early adopter to mainstream deployments despite the volatile and rapid evolution of social networks in general," said Drew Kraus, Research Vice President with Gartner.
But, before going social, brands need to have a plan of action - because simply throwing up a social networking shingle is not enough. Marketers need to monitor the social space, there should be an employee base whose task it is to watch the socnets and respond to issues quickly.
Facebook and YouTube continue to be the biggest social networks according to Experian Hitwise data. Facebook accounts for more than 60% of social visits, while YouTube accounts for nearly 20%. MySpace has fallen to only about 1% of the social share while Twitter remains under 1%.
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According to the report businesses will utilize Facebook to circulate business information, but will also use it for personal information. Customer service, especially, will be the focus as businesses look for more engaging ways to interact with their customer base. Customers, of course, are already looking for businesses in the social space.
"We expect the high-profile nature of social networks and social [Customer Relationship Management] CRM for customer service to rapidly advance adoption from early adopter to mainstream deployments despite the volatile and rapid evolution of social networks in general," said Drew Kraus, Research Vice President with Gartner.
But, before going social, brands need to have a plan of action - because simply throwing up a social networking shingle is not enough. Marketers need to monitor the social space, there should be an employee base whose task it is to watch the socnets and respond to issues quickly.
Facebook and YouTube continue to be the biggest social networks according to Experian Hitwise data. Facebook accounts for more than 60% of social visits, while YouTube accounts for nearly 20%. MySpace has fallen to only about 1% of the social share while Twitter remains under 1%.
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Prince William To Visit Australia And New Zealand, by Greg Tingle - 9th March 2011
Royal Prince William is to travel to Australia and New Zealand, but his bride-to-be won't be joining him according to numerous news media reports.
The 28-year-old prince is visiting to demonstrate solidarity with the people who have suffered horrible disasters in recent months. Floods and cyclones trashed much of Australia and a deadly earthquake hit New Zealand.
Prince William is set to arrive in Australia on Saturday, March 19, after a two-day visit to the Kiwi's.
He will visit a number of regions affected by the recent cyclone and flooding in Queensland, before heading down south to see the flood damage in parts of Victoria.
The long trip comes six weeks before William's highly anticipated April 29 wedding to Catherine Middleton at London's Westminster Abbey.
A Clarence House spokesman, representing the Prince, was able to confirm the 29-year-old Middleton will not make the trip.
"The two discussed the issue and felt that because Prince William would be representing the Queen that he should visit alone. Catherine looks forward to visiting on another occasion." Word quickly spread to traditional and new media outlets.
During his time in New Zealand, William will visit Christchurch, which is recovering from a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 166 people when it struck the South Island city last month.
The prince will attend a national memorial service for the quake victims in Christchurch on March 18, where he will be addressing the people.
"This is a heart-warming gesture that will mean a lot to the thousands of people whose lives have been forever changed by these events," New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said on Wednesday.
William will also visit the South Island town of Greymouth to speak to the families of the men killed in the Pike River coal mine disaster.
Two Britons and two Australians were among the 29 men killed when they became trapped by a gas explosion at the underground mine in November last year.
"The reason for the visit was that the royal family wanted to show solidarity with the Australian and New Zealand people at this time of devastating natural disasters," the Clarence House spokesman said.
"They've watched the unfolding tragedies, first in Australia and then in New Zealand, with great sadness and disbelief.
While it's not known which towns the prince will visit in Australia, he's tipped to get a welcome reception.
"I'd shake Will's hand if he popped in. I'd shout him a beer," publican Steve Sutcliffe told AAP from flood-affected Lake Boga in Victoria.
In Tully Heads, a Queensland town ravaged by category five Cyclone Yasi last month, local woman Norma Eadie said the prospect of a princely visit was "cool" but it was a shame he'd be alone.
"But someone might ask him about the dress. We've got a few cheeky ones down here," she said.
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu welcomed Prince William's visit to flood-affected communities in the state's northwest.
"The prince's visit will provide immense support and comfort to communities and families stricken by these floods," Baillieu said.
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said the visit would do wonders for her state's struggling tourism industry.
"I hope that he sends the message back to his friends and colleagues in the UK that Queensland is open for business and that while he's here he gets an opportunity to see that himself," she told parliament.
Australian Republican Movement (ARM) deputy chairman John Warhurst said the prince's visit, like all royal visits, would reignite the debate about the move to a republic.
"We respect the visit ... and we hope it achieves its objectives and is successful," Prof Warhurst told the press.
"But the ARM will take every appropriate opportunity to make the point that Australia should become a republic well before Will gets anywhere near the throne."
The trip will be Prince William's third to Australia but his first in an independent, official capacity.
As a baby, William accompanied his parents Prince Charles and Princess Diana on an official visit to New Zealand and Australia in March 1983.
And in January 2010 William paid a private visit to both Sydney and Melbourne.
Additional details of William's upcoming trip to Australia and New Zealand are due to be released by the country's respective prime ministers.
Various news media commentators are expect to offer commentary on the upcoming visit including royal protocol matters, media elements, photography business aspects, and ideal outcomes.
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The 28-year-old prince is visiting to demonstrate solidarity with the people who have suffered horrible disasters in recent months. Floods and cyclones trashed much of Australia and a deadly earthquake hit New Zealand.
Prince William is set to arrive in Australia on Saturday, March 19, after a two-day visit to the Kiwi's.
He will visit a number of regions affected by the recent cyclone and flooding in Queensland, before heading down south to see the flood damage in parts of Victoria.
The long trip comes six weeks before William's highly anticipated April 29 wedding to Catherine Middleton at London's Westminster Abbey.
A Clarence House spokesman, representing the Prince, was able to confirm the 29-year-old Middleton will not make the trip.
"The two discussed the issue and felt that because Prince William would be representing the Queen that he should visit alone. Catherine looks forward to visiting on another occasion." Word quickly spread to traditional and new media outlets.
During his time in New Zealand, William will visit Christchurch, which is recovering from a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 166 people when it struck the South Island city last month.
The prince will attend a national memorial service for the quake victims in Christchurch on March 18, where he will be addressing the people.
"This is a heart-warming gesture that will mean a lot to the thousands of people whose lives have been forever changed by these events," New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said on Wednesday.
William will also visit the South Island town of Greymouth to speak to the families of the men killed in the Pike River coal mine disaster.
Two Britons and two Australians were among the 29 men killed when they became trapped by a gas explosion at the underground mine in November last year.
"The reason for the visit was that the royal family wanted to show solidarity with the Australian and New Zealand people at this time of devastating natural disasters," the Clarence House spokesman said.
"They've watched the unfolding tragedies, first in Australia and then in New Zealand, with great sadness and disbelief.
While it's not known which towns the prince will visit in Australia, he's tipped to get a welcome reception.
"I'd shake Will's hand if he popped in. I'd shout him a beer," publican Steve Sutcliffe told AAP from flood-affected Lake Boga in Victoria.
In Tully Heads, a Queensland town ravaged by category five Cyclone Yasi last month, local woman Norma Eadie said the prospect of a princely visit was "cool" but it was a shame he'd be alone.
"But someone might ask him about the dress. We've got a few cheeky ones down here," she said.
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu welcomed Prince William's visit to flood-affected communities in the state's northwest.
"The prince's visit will provide immense support and comfort to communities and families stricken by these floods," Baillieu said.
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said the visit would do wonders for her state's struggling tourism industry.
"I hope that he sends the message back to his friends and colleagues in the UK that Queensland is open for business and that while he's here he gets an opportunity to see that himself," she told parliament.
Australian Republican Movement (ARM) deputy chairman John Warhurst said the prince's visit, like all royal visits, would reignite the debate about the move to a republic.
"We respect the visit ... and we hope it achieves its objectives and is successful," Prof Warhurst told the press.
"But the ARM will take every appropriate opportunity to make the point that Australia should become a republic well before Will gets anywhere near the throne."
The trip will be Prince William's third to Australia but his first in an independent, official capacity.
As a baby, William accompanied his parents Prince Charles and Princess Diana on an official visit to New Zealand and Australia in March 1983.
And in January 2010 William paid a private visit to both Sydney and Melbourne.
Additional details of William's upcoming trip to Australia and New Zealand are due to be released by the country's respective prime ministers.
Various news media commentators are expect to offer commentary on the upcoming visit including royal protocol matters, media elements, photography business aspects, and ideal outcomes.
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Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Australian Land Based Casino Entertainment, by Greg Tingle - 8th March 2011
G'day punters, gamers, casino and gambling millionaires and billionaires, legal eagles, politicians...one and all. Today we explore the fantastic array of entertainment available at Australian land based casinos. The offerings have never been better, as the Crown Casino VS Star City war continues, with all and sundry looking to secure some of the hottest talent and acts on the planet, all in an attempt to deliver a total entertainment experience, which could make you feel better about trying your luck in the casino! Media Man and Gambling911 travel across the great nation of Australia to fill you in on the greatest entertainment in casinos from the land down under. It's Thunder Down Under...
Australia is home to some of the world's great casinos, hotels and resorts.
While the land down under has over a dozen land based casinos, there's only three that both rate highly and grab the majority of headlines on a global stage. Enter James Packer's Crown Casino in Melbourne, Tabcorp's Star City in 'Sin City' Sydney, and Jupiters Hotel & Casino on the Gold Coast aka Surfers' Paradise.
Media Man and Gambling911 take our eye in the sky look at the landscape of the Aussie land based casino sector and bring you up to speed with what's news down under...
Readers will be aware that there's a "casino war" in the land of kangaroos, koalas and goannas at the moment. You would have to be Blind Freddy not to know about the ultra competitive showdown (and hunt for whales and dolphins) between Packer's Crown Casino down south in Melbourne and Tabcorp's Star City in 'Sin City' Sydney.
Crown Casino and Star City are following the global trend, largely driven forward from Las Vegas and Macau, of offering a total entertainment experience... not just gambling... you know, slots, poker, table games and the like. Whales aka high-rollers, have also demanded the changing face of the sector. Don't get us wrong, the gambling aspect remains vital to the business model and to the punters, but for a variety of reasons Australian casino kings have employed a more holistic models. The reasons include being more government friendly, legal eagle elements and complimenting the larger casino, entertainment and lifestyle.
Some of the ramped up services and offerings as part of the industry development include but are not limited to:
Entertainment complex upgrades (including securing more world class acts, more often, to attract the crowds and keep all clients and business partners happy)
Hotel suite refurbishments
Private gambling room upgrades for high rolling VIP's
Sports bar upgrades
Enhanced security - technology and more staff
Gulf Stream Jets aka Lear Jets for international high rollers in a hurry and who demand and casino afford the best
Aussie Casino News Bytes
Crown Casino: The Logie Awards will be held at Crown Casino, Melbourne on May 1.
Last year Bert Newtown hosted the Logies with 1000 guests in attendance. Broadcast on Network Nine Australia. Newton did a fine job as host. One journalist / columnist was fired for what many saw as inappropriate Twitter - ing, including the editor of The Age newspaper. Upgraded website. Management in regular contact with sister casinos, City of Dreams Macau and Altira Macau. 100s more staff to be employed, some of which under the GenerationOne employment initiative, dedicated to helping get Indigenous Australians back into the workforce.
Crown is the place to see the biggest names in local and international entertainment. Well known artists such as Suzi Quatro, Human Nature and Village People have performed to sold out crowds. Our newest venue, The Palms at Crown, will continue to play host to the big names in a casual yet stylish setting. Whilst the Palladium at Crown, a lavishly decorated ballroom, with state of the art lighting and sound system has attracted many international headline artists including the likes of Elton John, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Jerry Lewis, Tom Jones, Andrea Bocelli and Dionne Warwick.
Elvis to the Max
Elvis to the Max has successfully toured Australia for over a decade, always to sell out crowds. Max goes beyond impersonation. His re-creation of The King's looks, moves, vocal style, impressions and humour is so accurate, its awe inspiring.
DATE & SHOWTIME:
Friday 11 March, 2011
BJ Thomas
During the four decades BJ Thomas has been performing, he has sold more than 70 million records, earned 2 platinum records, 11 gold records, won 5 Grammy awards, 2 Dove awards for Gospel recordings and 15 Top 40 pop hits. Come and see him perform his hits songs such as Hooked on a Feeling, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, Eyes of a New York Woman, Rock and Roll Lullaby, I Just Can't Help Believing and (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.
DATE & SHOW TIME:
Saturday 12 March, 2011
Dragon
In a special 3 part concert presented by BBC 2011, DRAGON play 20 of the best songs of the 60's British pop Invasion by 20 great British bands. The show begins with DRAGON playing acoustic guitars, mandolin & melodica. They will perform a capella and acoustic versions of such great songs as Thunderclap Newman's SOMETHING IN THE AIR, Cat Stevens' MATTHEW AND SON, a rousing acoustic version of The Troggs GIRL LIKE YOU by way of The Beatles YESTERDAY and more. After a short intermission the band will be back in electric mode tearing into the Stones GET OFF MY CLOUD followed by The Beatles TICKET TO RIDE. This electric set of great British songs gets crowd singing and dancing along. Songs such as WHITE ROOM, IT'S NOT UNUSUAL and WATERLOO SUNSET and ITCHYCOO PARK all get the Dragon treatment and a new burst of life in 2010. These are the 20 favourite songs that the guys in Dragon played when they first took up their instruments. They are timeless songs and the band loves playing them. The DRAGON versions are fresh and affectionate and have an energy that references the way these songs turned the music world upside down in the 60's. In the encore Dragon will play 6 of their timeless hits including APRIL SUN, CELEBRATE, RAIN and ARE YOU OLD ENOUGH.
DATE & SHOW TIME:
Friday 25 March, 2011
Star City: Has expanded with close to $900,000 budget. Now has at least 1 Lear Jet for high rolling VIPs, which helps it better with Crown Casino. Upgraded website.
DOCTOR ZHIVAGO
From 11 February 2011
In this explosive new musical romance based on Boris Pasternak's 20th century Russian masterpiece, Doctor Yurii Zhivago is a man divided against himself: on the one hand a dedicated husband, father and healer; on the other a poet, dreamer and sensualist.
Reflecting his struggle, the musical swirls around him in a panoramic portrait of a nation in upheaval and tells a story at once epic and personal, funny and breathtaking, impetuously romantic and bitingly political. The action sweeps breathlessly from the final glory days of Czarist Russia through the chaos and upheaval of the Russian Revolution into an unprecedented tyranny under a heartless new political regime. Through all these volcanic upheavals three passionate men, the ardent young Doctor Zhivago, the fiery political radical Pasha Antipov and the cunning bourgeois magistrate Viktor Komarovsky compete for the love of one woman, the alluring and enigmatic Lara......as if they are fighting for the soul of Russia itself. With its lush, unforgettable melodies, suspenseful story and the internationally renowned Anthony Warlow in the title role, the premiere of Doctor Zhivago introduces the world to a new musical in grand tradition.
SUITE SYNERGY
6 - 9 April 2011
Internationally acclaimed choreographer Graeme Murphy joins forces with celebrated composer/percussionist Michael Askill in Suite Synergy - a groundbreaking new production of enormous energy and emotion. Created by Mod Dance Company, arguable Australia's most exciting new contemporary dance company, this new production is sensual, dynamic and grounded in raw emotion. Four drummers. Eighteen dancers. Unlimited imagination. Suite Synergy is a dynamic fusion where powerful percussion consumes the dancers' every movement. A high energy, high impact production, Suite Synergy gives Graeme Murphy's artistic genius a bigger, bolder stage to truly captivate and entertain. Under the masterful direction of choreographer Graeme Murphy, composer Michael Askill, artistic director Brett Morgan and associate artistic director Teagan Lowe, Suite Synergy's creative alchemy is sure to carve out a new place for contemporary dance in Australian history.
THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
25 - 29 May 2011
Celebrate the magic of the music! A new theatrical event featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most timeless songs performed by the current stars of Australian musical theatre is coming to the Lyric Theatre on 25 May for 8 shows only. He’s been described as the master of musical theatre, the maestro of musicals, and a theatrical force to be reckoned with. His musicals have been seen by hundreds of millions around the world, translated into dozens of languages and won every major entertainment award. Now – Australia is set to fall in love once more with THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER in a stunning new theatrical event that will tour Australia in 2011. After more than 40 years, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music continues to have the extraordinary ability to touch an audience, lifting them to new heights of exhilaration and emotion after just a few bars of music. Through state-of–the-art technology, audiences will be swept from the avenues of Broadway to the magnificence of Eva Peron’s Argentina and the speedways of Starlight Express, in a dazzling journey through the many settings of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest works. All the ‘big’ moments from Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sunset Boulevard, Woman in White to the current Love Never Dies will be there. Don't miss this spectacular show! Tickets on sale now.
Jupiters Gold Coast: Upgraded their poker room to the tune of a few hundred thousand dollars. Jupiters is nearby to the beaches where major surfing competitions take place annually. Dreamworld (Hollywood On The Gold Coast) is only a short drive away from the casino. Upgraded website.
JUPITERS THEATRE
Everything about Jupiters is spectacular, especially the acclaimed stage shows and concerts. With a theatre seating over 1,000 people showing unforgettable productions all year round featuring lively music scores, energetic choreography and vibrant costuming - there's never a bad seat in the house!
GENESIS
Genesis The Magic Spectacular now showing live in Jupiters Theatre.
WEIRD AL YANKOVIC LIVE IN CONCERT
The undisputed kinig of pop parody, Weird Al Yankovic, will be at Jupiters for one night only on March 14, 2011.
GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS
Gerry and The Pacemakers, accompanied by the Allstars, are set to perform one night only this March 16, 2011.
MOVIE MONDAYS
Every Monday at Jupiters Gold Coast is Movie Mondays
Burswood Entertainment Complex: Upgraded security. A bush tucker bag of world class acts booked.
Burswood is known to put on fantastic community fundraisers. American pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan drew a massive crowd at Burswood a few years ago with his match and for his charity work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Virgin's Richard Branson also did some impressive fundraising on site last year, with folks the world over keen to meet and speak to the entrepreneur. Branson's Virgin Games remains keen to expand the gaming globally, and seems the face to face meetings with the media and political savvy Aussie Casino king, James Packer, won't go astray.
Kylie
The showgirl rises from the sea! Kylie, the Goddess of Love is bringing her spectacular Aphrodite-Les Folies Tour 2011 to our shores this June! The production alone is valued at over US$25 million and features over a million moving parts, including 30 high impact jets, rain curtains and fountains. Also featuring a special "splashzone" within the stage itself, fans can get up close and personal and be amongst the action in an amazing 4D experience. Set to become a landmark moment in concert touring, this is one tour no music fan should miss! With special guests Gypsy & the Cat.
Rihanna
See global megastar, Rihanna at Burswood Dome on Saturday, 12 March.
Usher
Make way for R&B superstar Usher at Burswood Dome on Tuesday, 15 March. Tickets on sale now!
Telethon Mega Bingo
Perth's biggest bingo event returns to Burswood Dome on Saturday, 2 April. Tickets on sale now!
Good Charlotte
Please note this concert event is moving to Challenge Stadium.
Disturbed
For all you heavy metal fans, don’t miss Disturbed at Burswood Dome on Wednesday, 20 April. Tickets on sale now!
Maroon 5
Please note this event has been cancelled. Ticket holders read on to find out how to obtain your refund.
Chris Brown
Yeah, yeah, yeah! Put your hands up for Chris Brown at Burswood Dome on Tuesday, 3 May.
Justin Bieber
Catch ‘Bieber-Fever’ at Burswood Dome on Saturday, 7 May. Tickets on sale now!
Dalai Lama's Journey
Join the Dalai Lama for a rare insight into happiness, life and living at Burswood Dome on Sunday, 19 June.
Casino Canberra: Blast From The Past: Are you a baby boomer? Then don't dare miss Baby Boomers Blast from the Past, the ultimate live entertainment experience.
Galaxy Nightclub - Canberra's hottest nightclub opens from 9pm every Saturday with the beats of the 70's and the best of the 80's. Come and hear the soundtrack of our lives. Galaxy has a NO GLASS policy!
VOU
The United Australia Fiji Community Association Inc proudly present VOU. Through the medium of live music and dance, Vou (meaning new in Fijian), is the blending of old and new, traditional and contemporary. Vou is an explosive and vibrant Pacific experience that brings Fiji and their rich island paradise in ancient stories, including their traditions and culture to you. Don't miss this awesome opportunity to witness a cultural event like no other. Tickets available by booking only. Call the Casino Canberra Guest Services desk on 6257 7074 today.
Thursday Night Poker
Every Thursday night, commencing at 7.45pm, you can try your poker skills out playing Hold-em Poker in Casino Canberra's poker pit. Buy-in is just $85. For more details go to out Tournaments Page
Your Private Gaming Table
If you want to try your hand at Blackjack, or become an ace poker player, you can do it all in your own private gaming pit at the Casino. At Casino Canberra's Fun Nights, you'll play on real tables, from as little as $1 a bet, enjoy a drink or two, plus gourmet nibbles and take a spin around your own private nightclub. It's exclusive, it's private, it's like nothing else that's out there. Call 62577074 and ask for our Functions Department who will organize an event for you.
Coming up in 2011
Chinese New Year
'Year of the Rabbit'
Don't miss out on your chance to win with our 'The Lucky Rabbit' promotion. Enjoy our table games to gain entries into this awesome promotion. Commencing on Friday 25 January 2011 you can start to get your entry tickets into eight draws for a chance to win up to $2,700 instantly. Eight draws, eight chances for you to walk away with over two and a half GRAND!
The Reef Hotel Casino:
Premium Entertainment Cairns
Live Bands, Shows, Dancing, Sports, Morning Melodies, Movies, Music, Promotions, Gaming, Events & Wildlife Dome...IT'S ALL HERE UNDER ONE ROOF!!!
The Reef Hotel Casino is the "Must See - Must Visit" venue to experience in Cairns & Tropical North Queensland. Featuring free live music, Vertigo is one of the most happenin' cocktail lounges in Cairns. This is nightlife at it's best, with live bands, dance shows, big name touring acts, special events & promotions. From Salsa nights to tribute shows & local talent, Vertigo Bar & Lounge is the number 1 meeting place in Cairns. The Casino Sportz Arena is home to great promotions, big screen sport, free movies & Mornings in the Arena - a morning melodies extravaganza!
Calendar & special events are regularly celebrated in all venues, where street performers, dancers & roving entertainers come out to play, turning a simple visit into an experience! Boasting a nightclub & ticketed shows in Velvet Underground, The Reef Hotel Casino complex plays host to a wide variety of entertainers &
will satiate anyone's desire to be entertained. Be assured that there is always something on at the Casino. So drop in for some fun, food & entertainment.
Lasseters Hotel Casino:
Money In The Box - Thurday 10th March
WIN your share in $1000! Simply be active on a Slot Machine or Table between 5.30pm - 7.30pm and you could win! If your number is draw, choose a box and WIN between $25 to $500 cash!
Slots Tournament - 15th March
Your chance to win a share in $750! Slots Tournament every Tuesday from 4.30pm, only $10 entry per heat.
Lasseters Hotel Casino has a dining destination waiting to satisfy your taste buds!
You can find contemporary delights for brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks at the Juicy Rump, fine dining Asian-fusion cuisine at Sukra, great value buffets at Samphire or casual café-style cuisine at Casbah.
The Juicy Rump
The pulse of Alice Springs entertainment! Live music on the Juicy Deck, great value meals including brunch, lunch, dinner and juicy drinks. Open from 9am weekends and 10am weekdays.
Australian Casino Directory List
New South Wales
Star City Casino (Sydney)
Victoria
Crown Casino (Melbourne)
Queensland
Conrad Treasury Casino (Brisbane)
Jupiters Hotel & Casino (Gold Coast)
Jupiters Townsville Casino (Townsville)
The Reef Hotel Casino (Cairns)
South Australia
Skycity Adelaide (Adelaide)
Western Australia
Burswood Entertainment Complex aka Burswood Casino (Perth)
Tasmania
Wrest Point Hotel Casino (Hobart)
Country Club Casino (Launceston)
Australian Capital Territory
Casino Canberra (Canberra)
Northern Territory
Lasseters Hotel Casino (Alice Springs)
Skycity Darwin (formerly MGM Grand Casino) (Darwin)
Media Man International Profile On Australia
http://www.mediamanint.com/profiles/australia.html
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Australia's Aristocrat Technologies Let's Loose Tarzan Lord Of The Jungle Slot In California; PartyCasino Online Players Play Tarzan Online...
Aristocrat Technologies’ Tarzan Lord of the Jungle slot game made its world premiere debut Thursday at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California. "Our guests have asked for more games and we’re making it happen by offering our guests the chance to be the first to play Aristocrat Technologies’ new video slot game." said C.J. Graham, general manager of Thunder Valley Resort. "Lord of the Jungle" brings the myth and fantasy of the famous tale to life with dazzling graphics, stereo sound, seven high-hit frequency bonus features and a four-level progressive with a giant top jackpot of $250,000! It is a 30 line, 20 credit ante bet game with a 50-credit minimum bet and a 150-credit maximum bet. The big screen style action stretches top to bottom on Aristocrat’s VERVEhd monitor, which showcases high def (1920x1080) graphics, 3D panoramic digital audio and player-adjustable sound. The action extends right to players’ fingertips. "Tarzan" has four progressive jackpots that include Mini, starting at $10; Minor, starting at $30; Major, starting at $500; and Grand, starting at $250,000. Tarzan Lord of the Jungle’s exciting bonus features include: Tarzan, Stampede, Kerchak Free Games, Monkey, and Progressive Wheel. Online casino fans can play 'Tarzan' at PartyGaming's PartyCasino as well as a wide range of other Hollywood branded slot games. You Jane, me Tarzan. Want to play with my rope? Just kidding maties.
Australian Rock Legend Rick Springfield To Play FireLake Grand Casino, Oklahoma - 26th March
Aussie music legend Rick Springfield will playing at FireLake Grand Casino on Saturday, March 26th. He's got 17 Top 40 hits, sold out concert tours across the globe and more. Rick Springfield has had a full life. Growing up as the son of arm dad, his family shifted many times to bases in Australia and Great Britain. He discovered that piano at age 9, then the guitar at 13, the voice followed, as did the success. Springfield's music career kicked off when he dropped out of school and joined the Rock House as a singer and guitarist. After a name change to MPD, Ltd, the band toured Vietnam entertaining the troops. When he returned to Australia, he formed a band and later joined Zoot which became a popular Australian band. After Zoot folded, Rick started a solo career and recorded 'Speak to the Sky' which went to #1 in Australia. He moved to the USA and got things to the next level. Springfield signed with Capitol Records and got some TV time, including with American Bandstand. The teen girls loved him, but the dollars didn't always follow the love. TV's General Hospital soap gave him some financial stability where he played Dr. Noah Drake. It was around this time Springfield recorded "Jessie's Girl" and it got to #1 spot on the Billboard. If you have a chance to enjoy Rick's gift at the casino, we recommend you take it. Entertainment industry commentators say Rick is truly one of the greats. Rick got his fair share of luck over the years, so might you, if you get to FireLake on the 26th.
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Ok readers, we hear you... you also want to know some of the best places to play online (that accept Aussies) if your in or around the Asia Pacific - Australia (including Tassie) and New Zealand, so here it is...
PartyCasino.com (Many of the world's best slot games. Aussies and Kiwi's welcome).
Captain Cooks Casino
Betfair (sports betting only)
PKR.com (poker, slots including Marvel slot games and sports betting)
PartyPoker.com (online poker at one of the world's most respected poker rooms and gaming brands)
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Australia is home to some of the world's great casinos, hotels and resorts.
While the land down under has over a dozen land based casinos, there's only three that both rate highly and grab the majority of headlines on a global stage. Enter James Packer's Crown Casino in Melbourne, Tabcorp's Star City in 'Sin City' Sydney, and Jupiters Hotel & Casino on the Gold Coast aka Surfers' Paradise.
Media Man and Gambling911 take our eye in the sky look at the landscape of the Aussie land based casino sector and bring you up to speed with what's news down under...
Readers will be aware that there's a "casino war" in the land of kangaroos, koalas and goannas at the moment. You would have to be Blind Freddy not to know about the ultra competitive showdown (and hunt for whales and dolphins) between Packer's Crown Casino down south in Melbourne and Tabcorp's Star City in 'Sin City' Sydney.
Crown Casino and Star City are following the global trend, largely driven forward from Las Vegas and Macau, of offering a total entertainment experience... not just gambling... you know, slots, poker, table games and the like. Whales aka high-rollers, have also demanded the changing face of the sector. Don't get us wrong, the gambling aspect remains vital to the business model and to the punters, but for a variety of reasons Australian casino kings have employed a more holistic models. The reasons include being more government friendly, legal eagle elements and complimenting the larger casino, entertainment and lifestyle.
Some of the ramped up services and offerings as part of the industry development include but are not limited to:
Entertainment complex upgrades (including securing more world class acts, more often, to attract the crowds and keep all clients and business partners happy)
Hotel suite refurbishments
Private gambling room upgrades for high rolling VIP's
Sports bar upgrades
Enhanced security - technology and more staff
Gulf Stream Jets aka Lear Jets for international high rollers in a hurry and who demand and casino afford the best
Aussie Casino News Bytes
Crown Casino: The Logie Awards will be held at Crown Casino, Melbourne on May 1.
Last year Bert Newtown hosted the Logies with 1000 guests in attendance. Broadcast on Network Nine Australia. Newton did a fine job as host. One journalist / columnist was fired for what many saw as inappropriate Twitter - ing, including the editor of The Age newspaper. Upgraded website. Management in regular contact with sister casinos, City of Dreams Macau and Altira Macau. 100s more staff to be employed, some of which under the GenerationOne employment initiative, dedicated to helping get Indigenous Australians back into the workforce.
Crown is the place to see the biggest names in local and international entertainment. Well known artists such as Suzi Quatro, Human Nature and Village People have performed to sold out crowds. Our newest venue, The Palms at Crown, will continue to play host to the big names in a casual yet stylish setting. Whilst the Palladium at Crown, a lavishly decorated ballroom, with state of the art lighting and sound system has attracted many international headline artists including the likes of Elton John, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Jerry Lewis, Tom Jones, Andrea Bocelli and Dionne Warwick.
Elvis to the Max
Elvis to the Max has successfully toured Australia for over a decade, always to sell out crowds. Max goes beyond impersonation. His re-creation of The King's looks, moves, vocal style, impressions and humour is so accurate, its awe inspiring.
DATE & SHOWTIME:
Friday 11 March, 2011
BJ Thomas
During the four decades BJ Thomas has been performing, he has sold more than 70 million records, earned 2 platinum records, 11 gold records, won 5 Grammy awards, 2 Dove awards for Gospel recordings and 15 Top 40 pop hits. Come and see him perform his hits songs such as Hooked on a Feeling, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, Eyes of a New York Woman, Rock and Roll Lullaby, I Just Can't Help Believing and (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.
DATE & SHOW TIME:
Saturday 12 March, 2011
Dragon
In a special 3 part concert presented by BBC 2011, DRAGON play 20 of the best songs of the 60's British pop Invasion by 20 great British bands. The show begins with DRAGON playing acoustic guitars, mandolin & melodica. They will perform a capella and acoustic versions of such great songs as Thunderclap Newman's SOMETHING IN THE AIR, Cat Stevens' MATTHEW AND SON, a rousing acoustic version of The Troggs GIRL LIKE YOU by way of The Beatles YESTERDAY and more. After a short intermission the band will be back in electric mode tearing into the Stones GET OFF MY CLOUD followed by The Beatles TICKET TO RIDE. This electric set of great British songs gets crowd singing and dancing along. Songs such as WHITE ROOM, IT'S NOT UNUSUAL and WATERLOO SUNSET and ITCHYCOO PARK all get the Dragon treatment and a new burst of life in 2010. These are the 20 favourite songs that the guys in Dragon played when they first took up their instruments. They are timeless songs and the band loves playing them. The DRAGON versions are fresh and affectionate and have an energy that references the way these songs turned the music world upside down in the 60's. In the encore Dragon will play 6 of their timeless hits including APRIL SUN, CELEBRATE, RAIN and ARE YOU OLD ENOUGH.
DATE & SHOW TIME:
Friday 25 March, 2011
Star City: Has expanded with close to $900,000 budget. Now has at least 1 Lear Jet for high rolling VIPs, which helps it better with Crown Casino. Upgraded website.
DOCTOR ZHIVAGO
From 11 February 2011
In this explosive new musical romance based on Boris Pasternak's 20th century Russian masterpiece, Doctor Yurii Zhivago is a man divided against himself: on the one hand a dedicated husband, father and healer; on the other a poet, dreamer and sensualist.
Reflecting his struggle, the musical swirls around him in a panoramic portrait of a nation in upheaval and tells a story at once epic and personal, funny and breathtaking, impetuously romantic and bitingly political. The action sweeps breathlessly from the final glory days of Czarist Russia through the chaos and upheaval of the Russian Revolution into an unprecedented tyranny under a heartless new political regime. Through all these volcanic upheavals three passionate men, the ardent young Doctor Zhivago, the fiery political radical Pasha Antipov and the cunning bourgeois magistrate Viktor Komarovsky compete for the love of one woman, the alluring and enigmatic Lara......as if they are fighting for the soul of Russia itself. With its lush, unforgettable melodies, suspenseful story and the internationally renowned Anthony Warlow in the title role, the premiere of Doctor Zhivago introduces the world to a new musical in grand tradition.
SUITE SYNERGY
6 - 9 April 2011
Internationally acclaimed choreographer Graeme Murphy joins forces with celebrated composer/percussionist Michael Askill in Suite Synergy - a groundbreaking new production of enormous energy and emotion. Created by Mod Dance Company, arguable Australia's most exciting new contemporary dance company, this new production is sensual, dynamic and grounded in raw emotion. Four drummers. Eighteen dancers. Unlimited imagination. Suite Synergy is a dynamic fusion where powerful percussion consumes the dancers' every movement. A high energy, high impact production, Suite Synergy gives Graeme Murphy's artistic genius a bigger, bolder stage to truly captivate and entertain. Under the masterful direction of choreographer Graeme Murphy, composer Michael Askill, artistic director Brett Morgan and associate artistic director Teagan Lowe, Suite Synergy's creative alchemy is sure to carve out a new place for contemporary dance in Australian history.
THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
25 - 29 May 2011
Celebrate the magic of the music! A new theatrical event featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most timeless songs performed by the current stars of Australian musical theatre is coming to the Lyric Theatre on 25 May for 8 shows only. He’s been described as the master of musical theatre, the maestro of musicals, and a theatrical force to be reckoned with. His musicals have been seen by hundreds of millions around the world, translated into dozens of languages and won every major entertainment award. Now – Australia is set to fall in love once more with THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER in a stunning new theatrical event that will tour Australia in 2011. After more than 40 years, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music continues to have the extraordinary ability to touch an audience, lifting them to new heights of exhilaration and emotion after just a few bars of music. Through state-of–the-art technology, audiences will be swept from the avenues of Broadway to the magnificence of Eva Peron’s Argentina and the speedways of Starlight Express, in a dazzling journey through the many settings of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest works. All the ‘big’ moments from Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sunset Boulevard, Woman in White to the current Love Never Dies will be there. Don't miss this spectacular show! Tickets on sale now.
Jupiters Gold Coast: Upgraded their poker room to the tune of a few hundred thousand dollars. Jupiters is nearby to the beaches where major surfing competitions take place annually. Dreamworld (Hollywood On The Gold Coast) is only a short drive away from the casino. Upgraded website.
JUPITERS THEATRE
Everything about Jupiters is spectacular, especially the acclaimed stage shows and concerts. With a theatre seating over 1,000 people showing unforgettable productions all year round featuring lively music scores, energetic choreography and vibrant costuming - there's never a bad seat in the house!
GENESIS
Genesis The Magic Spectacular now showing live in Jupiters Theatre.
WEIRD AL YANKOVIC LIVE IN CONCERT
The undisputed kinig of pop parody, Weird Al Yankovic, will be at Jupiters for one night only on March 14, 2011.
GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS
Gerry and The Pacemakers, accompanied by the Allstars, are set to perform one night only this March 16, 2011.
MOVIE MONDAYS
Every Monday at Jupiters Gold Coast is Movie Mondays
Burswood Entertainment Complex: Upgraded security. A bush tucker bag of world class acts booked.
Burswood is known to put on fantastic community fundraisers. American pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan drew a massive crowd at Burswood a few years ago with his match and for his charity work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Virgin's Richard Branson also did some impressive fundraising on site last year, with folks the world over keen to meet and speak to the entrepreneur. Branson's Virgin Games remains keen to expand the gaming globally, and seems the face to face meetings with the media and political savvy Aussie Casino king, James Packer, won't go astray.
Kylie
The showgirl rises from the sea! Kylie, the Goddess of Love is bringing her spectacular Aphrodite-Les Folies Tour 2011 to our shores this June! The production alone is valued at over US$25 million and features over a million moving parts, including 30 high impact jets, rain curtains and fountains. Also featuring a special "splashzone" within the stage itself, fans can get up close and personal and be amongst the action in an amazing 4D experience. Set to become a landmark moment in concert touring, this is one tour no music fan should miss! With special guests Gypsy & the Cat.
Rihanna
See global megastar, Rihanna at Burswood Dome on Saturday, 12 March.
Usher
Make way for R&B superstar Usher at Burswood Dome on Tuesday, 15 March. Tickets on sale now!
Telethon Mega Bingo
Perth's biggest bingo event returns to Burswood Dome on Saturday, 2 April. Tickets on sale now!
Good Charlotte
Please note this concert event is moving to Challenge Stadium.
Disturbed
For all you heavy metal fans, don’t miss Disturbed at Burswood Dome on Wednesday, 20 April. Tickets on sale now!
Maroon 5
Please note this event has been cancelled. Ticket holders read on to find out how to obtain your refund.
Chris Brown
Yeah, yeah, yeah! Put your hands up for Chris Brown at Burswood Dome on Tuesday, 3 May.
Justin Bieber
Catch ‘Bieber-Fever’ at Burswood Dome on Saturday, 7 May. Tickets on sale now!
Dalai Lama's Journey
Join the Dalai Lama for a rare insight into happiness, life and living at Burswood Dome on Sunday, 19 June.
Casino Canberra: Blast From The Past: Are you a baby boomer? Then don't dare miss Baby Boomers Blast from the Past, the ultimate live entertainment experience.
Galaxy Nightclub - Canberra's hottest nightclub opens from 9pm every Saturday with the beats of the 70's and the best of the 80's. Come and hear the soundtrack of our lives. Galaxy has a NO GLASS policy!
VOU
The United Australia Fiji Community Association Inc proudly present VOU. Through the medium of live music and dance, Vou (meaning new in Fijian), is the blending of old and new, traditional and contemporary. Vou is an explosive and vibrant Pacific experience that brings Fiji and their rich island paradise in ancient stories, including their traditions and culture to you. Don't miss this awesome opportunity to witness a cultural event like no other. Tickets available by booking only. Call the Casino Canberra Guest Services desk on 6257 7074 today.
Thursday Night Poker
Every Thursday night, commencing at 7.45pm, you can try your poker skills out playing Hold-em Poker in Casino Canberra's poker pit. Buy-in is just $85. For more details go to out Tournaments Page
Your Private Gaming Table
If you want to try your hand at Blackjack, or become an ace poker player, you can do it all in your own private gaming pit at the Casino. At Casino Canberra's Fun Nights, you'll play on real tables, from as little as $1 a bet, enjoy a drink or two, plus gourmet nibbles and take a spin around your own private nightclub. It's exclusive, it's private, it's like nothing else that's out there. Call 62577074 and ask for our Functions Department who will organize an event for you.
Coming up in 2011
Chinese New Year
'Year of the Rabbit'
Don't miss out on your chance to win with our 'The Lucky Rabbit' promotion. Enjoy our table games to gain entries into this awesome promotion. Commencing on Friday 25 January 2011 you can start to get your entry tickets into eight draws for a chance to win up to $2,700 instantly. Eight draws, eight chances for you to walk away with over two and a half GRAND!
The Reef Hotel Casino:
Premium Entertainment Cairns
Live Bands, Shows, Dancing, Sports, Morning Melodies, Movies, Music, Promotions, Gaming, Events & Wildlife Dome...IT'S ALL HERE UNDER ONE ROOF!!!
The Reef Hotel Casino is the "Must See - Must Visit" venue to experience in Cairns & Tropical North Queensland. Featuring free live music, Vertigo is one of the most happenin' cocktail lounges in Cairns. This is nightlife at it's best, with live bands, dance shows, big name touring acts, special events & promotions. From Salsa nights to tribute shows & local talent, Vertigo Bar & Lounge is the number 1 meeting place in Cairns. The Casino Sportz Arena is home to great promotions, big screen sport, free movies & Mornings in the Arena - a morning melodies extravaganza!
Calendar & special events are regularly celebrated in all venues, where street performers, dancers & roving entertainers come out to play, turning a simple visit into an experience! Boasting a nightclub & ticketed shows in Velvet Underground, The Reef Hotel Casino complex plays host to a wide variety of entertainers &
will satiate anyone's desire to be entertained. Be assured that there is always something on at the Casino. So drop in for some fun, food & entertainment.
Lasseters Hotel Casino:
Money In The Box - Thurday 10th March
WIN your share in $1000! Simply be active on a Slot Machine or Table between 5.30pm - 7.30pm and you could win! If your number is draw, choose a box and WIN between $25 to $500 cash!
Slots Tournament - 15th March
Your chance to win a share in $750! Slots Tournament every Tuesday from 4.30pm, only $10 entry per heat.
Lasseters Hotel Casino has a dining destination waiting to satisfy your taste buds!
You can find contemporary delights for brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks at the Juicy Rump, fine dining Asian-fusion cuisine at Sukra, great value buffets at Samphire or casual café-style cuisine at Casbah.
The Juicy Rump
The pulse of Alice Springs entertainment! Live music on the Juicy Deck, great value meals including brunch, lunch, dinner and juicy drinks. Open from 9am weekends and 10am weekdays.
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Star City Casino (Sydney)
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Crown Casino (Melbourne)
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Conrad Treasury Casino (Brisbane)
Jupiters Hotel & Casino (Gold Coast)
Jupiters Townsville Casino (Townsville)
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Skycity Adelaide (Adelaide)
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Burswood Entertainment Complex aka Burswood Casino (Perth)
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Wrest Point Hotel Casino (Hobart)
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Australia's Aristocrat Technologies Let's Loose Tarzan Lord Of The Jungle Slot In California; PartyCasino Online Players Play Tarzan Online...
Aristocrat Technologies’ Tarzan Lord of the Jungle slot game made its world premiere debut Thursday at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California. "Our guests have asked for more games and we’re making it happen by offering our guests the chance to be the first to play Aristocrat Technologies’ new video slot game." said C.J. Graham, general manager of Thunder Valley Resort. "Lord of the Jungle" brings the myth and fantasy of the famous tale to life with dazzling graphics, stereo sound, seven high-hit frequency bonus features and a four-level progressive with a giant top jackpot of $250,000! It is a 30 line, 20 credit ante bet game with a 50-credit minimum bet and a 150-credit maximum bet. The big screen style action stretches top to bottom on Aristocrat’s VERVEhd monitor, which showcases high def (1920x1080) graphics, 3D panoramic digital audio and player-adjustable sound. The action extends right to players’ fingertips. "Tarzan" has four progressive jackpots that include Mini, starting at $10; Minor, starting at $30; Major, starting at $500; and Grand, starting at $250,000. Tarzan Lord of the Jungle’s exciting bonus features include: Tarzan, Stampede, Kerchak Free Games, Monkey, and Progressive Wheel. Online casino fans can play 'Tarzan' at PartyGaming's PartyCasino as well as a wide range of other Hollywood branded slot games. You Jane, me Tarzan. Want to play with my rope? Just kidding maties.
Australian Rock Legend Rick Springfield To Play FireLake Grand Casino, Oklahoma - 26th March
Aussie music legend Rick Springfield will playing at FireLake Grand Casino on Saturday, March 26th. He's got 17 Top 40 hits, sold out concert tours across the globe and more. Rick Springfield has had a full life. Growing up as the son of arm dad, his family shifted many times to bases in Australia and Great Britain. He discovered that piano at age 9, then the guitar at 13, the voice followed, as did the success. Springfield's music career kicked off when he dropped out of school and joined the Rock House as a singer and guitarist. After a name change to MPD, Ltd, the band toured Vietnam entertaining the troops. When he returned to Australia, he formed a band and later joined Zoot which became a popular Australian band. After Zoot folded, Rick started a solo career and recorded 'Speak to the Sky' which went to #1 in Australia. He moved to the USA and got things to the next level. Springfield signed with Capitol Records and got some TV time, including with American Bandstand. The teen girls loved him, but the dollars didn't always follow the love. TV's General Hospital soap gave him some financial stability where he played Dr. Noah Drake. It was around this time Springfield recorded "Jessie's Girl" and it got to #1 spot on the Billboard. If you have a chance to enjoy Rick's gift at the casino, we recommend you take it. Entertainment industry commentators say Rick is truly one of the greats. Rick got his fair share of luck over the years, so might you, if you get to FireLake on the 26th.
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If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
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Ok readers, we hear you... you also want to know some of the best places to play online (that accept Aussies) if your in or around the Asia Pacific - Australia (including Tassie) and New Zealand, so here it is...
PartyCasino.com (Many of the world's best slot games. Aussies and Kiwi's welcome).
Captain Cooks Casino
Betfair (sports betting only)
PKR.com (poker, slots including Marvel slot games and sports betting)
PartyPoker.com (online poker at one of the world's most respected poker rooms and gaming brands)
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Festival for every woman - The Southern Courier - 31st March 2011
The Every Woman Festival will bring together some of Sydney’s best independent artists to celebrate 100 years of International Women’s Day next Tuesday.
Kensington’s Sophie Serafino is the inaugural event’s organiser and she wants to “revamp the face of International Women’s Day”.
“We want to celebrate women from all walks of life. At the moment there is nothing that celebrates all age groups of women,” she said.
The Every Woman Festival will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at The Basement, Circular Quay.
The event will raise funds for Lou’s Place, a women’s refuge in Sydney’s Kings Cross and The Claude Ho Foundation, Malawi, which supports grandmother’s of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. (Credit: The Southern Courier)
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Kensington’s Sophie Serafino is the inaugural event’s organiser and she wants to “revamp the face of International Women’s Day”.
“We want to celebrate women from all walks of life. At the moment there is nothing that celebrates all age groups of women,” she said.
The Every Woman Festival will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at The Basement, Circular Quay.
The event will raise funds for Lou’s Place, a women’s refuge in Sydney’s Kings Cross and The Claude Ho Foundation, Malawi, which supports grandmother’s of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. (Credit: The Southern Courier)
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World's best aerial surfers return to Bondi Beach for the Boost Mobile SurfSho 2011
March 2011 - Join world-class surfers Taj Burrow, Jordy Smith, Owen Wright and Julian Wilson as they bust out their best moves at the Boost Mobile SurfSho at Bondi Beach from 11th to 13th March 2011.
Last year’s Boost Mobile SurfSho was the first international surfing event to take place on Bondi Beach in over 20 years, with thousands of spectators expected to return in 2011 to watch Owen Wright defend his coveted back to back titles, competing on the world’s most iconic beach in this free, fun-filled, three-day surfing event.
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Last year’s Boost Mobile SurfSho was the first international surfing event to take place on Bondi Beach in over 20 years, with thousands of spectators expected to return in 2011 to watch Owen Wright defend his coveted back to back titles, competing on the world’s most iconic beach in this free, fun-filled, three-day surfing event.
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Gambling Company Intralot Unfair Treatment In Australia?, by Greg Tingle - 8th March 2011
G'day punters, gamers, casino and gambling millionaires and billionaires, legal eagles, law enforcement officials, politicians...one and all. Today Intralot is back in the news and it seems apparent that they did indeed get a raw deal by the Australian government (they wouldn't be the only ones). Media Man and Gambling911 with the the legal fun and games and much more on Intralot down under...
Gambling giant Intralot Australia, a spring off from the Greek powerhouse, has noted the findings of the independent Gambling Licence Review Panel which confirms that Intralot was unaware of the existence of the Tattersall’s Dedicated Area when it was awarded its Victoria’s Category 2 Lotteries Licence. The Gambling Licencing Review Panel, chaired by Ron Merkel QC, found that Intralot Australia was "unequally" treated during the process that resulted in the awarding of this Licence. Intralot Australia Acting CEO Leo Watling said that Mr Merkel’s findings confirmed Intralot’s view that it has suffered from prejudicial behavior from the previous Government and its agencies. "Mr Merkel’s findings are an important acknowledgement of the damage that has been caused by the previous Government’s flawed licencing process. "While Tattersall’s was given preferential treatment with their licence Intralot has suffered and continues to suffer great reputational and financial damage because of this error. "Sadly, this finding does not bring an immediate remedy for a flaw that remains entrenched in the Tattersall’s licence nor does it bring incremental sales to the newsagents who have been disadvantaged by the grossly unfair situation. "We have been trading with our hands tied behind our back from day one. No-one likes the Tattersall’s Dedicated Area except for Tattersall’s. It is anti competitive and a serious impediment to sales. "We trust that the Minister for Gaming, Michael O’Brien, who recognised this issue some time ago, can accelerate a solution as quickly as possible." Mr Watling said. Intralot reserves its rights in terms of a legal remedy to the creation and existence of the Dedicated Area.
Intralot Australia Gets Raw Deal Down Under Says Legal Eagle; My Big Fat Greek Disaster Down Under Without A Wedding...
Big news... not, not a wedding, nor a funeral, but close... sort of. Gaming whale Intralot was treated unfairly during the bidding process for Victoria's public lottery licences, an independent review has found. Intralot had advised that during the process of tender, negotiations et al circa 2008 it was not informed about the all important licence amendments made in competitor Tattersall's favour to provide exclusive sales areas. The "exclusive sales areas" are where much of the trouble lays in the matter. Both public lottery licences had been prohibited by law from entering into exclusive arrangements for the distribution of lottery products but Tattersall's had sought an amendment to the situation. A panel reviewing the state's lottery licences discovered Intralot should have been advised of the former government's willingness to negotiate on conditions relating to dedicated areas, a report put forward on Thursday said. It in fact found the unequal treatment was not intentional.
Victorian Gaming Minister Michael O'Brien advised many lottery agents had expressed concern that retail restrictions required by Tattersall's have hampered their ability to market Intralot products on their own premises. "We believe competition in the lottery market will ultimately benefit lottery players, agents and taxpayers. We want to ensure the community can have confidence in the integrity of lottery games and the gambling industry in Victoria." The government says it will consult with lottery licensees and agents before responding to the report's findings.
A Media Man spokesperson said "This Intralot Australia legal situation is just the most recent of a long list of ongoing legal situations between gambling and gaming companies and governments, be it in Australia and abroad. Many of our associates have known for some time that the Australian government needs to improve its legal I's and T's in relation to gambling and gambling law. They keep getting it wrong and need to catch up to the rest of the world. Be it lottery, land based or igaming, the Australian government desperately needs to adapt to the year 2011. The international gaming and gambling community is watching the outcome of the Australian government response, as well as that of the panel in Victoria on this one. May the best and fairest win".
Intralot: Australian Big Fat Aussie Greek Mistake Update...
Greek lottery systems provider Intralot was treated unfairly during a bid for public lottery licences in Australia, according to an independent review released Thursday. Intralot had complained that during the negotiation process in 2008 for licences offered in the Australian state of Victoria it was not informed about licence amendments made in rival Tattersall's favour to provide exclusive sales areas. A panel reviewing the state's lottery licences found Intralot should have been advised of the former government's willingness to negotiate on conditions relating to dedicated areas, a report tabled by the Gambling Licencing Review Panel said. The Victorian government said that it will consult with lottery licensees and agents before responding to the report's findings. Intralot Australia CEO Leo Watling said the findings confirm the company’s view "that it has suffered from prejudicial behavior from the previous government and its agencies. The findings are an important acknowledgement of the damage that has been caused by the previous government's flawed licencing process," he added in a statement. Athens-based Intralot, which has a foothold in more than 50 countries, said it "reserves its rights in terms of a legal remedy," without offering any more details. Shares in Intralot, which has a market capitalization of 392.6 million euros, were gaining 2.49 percent to 2.47 euros on the Athens bourse in late trade on Friday, versus broader market gains of 0.17%. Experts expect either a sharp rise or fall in share prices, depending upon review findings in the coming days, along with some influence from news media reports.
Stay tuned daily for more on the Australian gambling and casino wars.
Merkel, O’Brien, Gillard, Packer, Murdoch (both of you sirs), Branson, and Turnbull - you're throw of the dice! What would have Spiros Arion 'The Golden Greek' or goddess Isis done in the situation? We may never know, but legal eagles will leak us soon, so stay tuned.
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Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Will Australian ever get to #1 position for gambling? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered
Online Casinos, Online Poker and Sports Betting...
Ok readers, we hear you... you also want to know some of the best places to play online (that accept Aussies) if your in or around the Asia Pacific - Australia (including Tassie) and New Zealand, so here it is...
PartyCasino.com
Captain Cooks Casino
Betfair (sports betting only)
PKR.com (poker, slots including Marvel slot games and sports betting)
PartyPoker.com (online poker at one of the world's most respected poker rooms and gaming brands)
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World Casino Directory
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If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
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Gambling giant Intralot Australia, a spring off from the Greek powerhouse, has noted the findings of the independent Gambling Licence Review Panel which confirms that Intralot was unaware of the existence of the Tattersall’s Dedicated Area when it was awarded its Victoria’s Category 2 Lotteries Licence. The Gambling Licencing Review Panel, chaired by Ron Merkel QC, found that Intralot Australia was "unequally" treated during the process that resulted in the awarding of this Licence. Intralot Australia Acting CEO Leo Watling said that Mr Merkel’s findings confirmed Intralot’s view that it has suffered from prejudicial behavior from the previous Government and its agencies. "Mr Merkel’s findings are an important acknowledgement of the damage that has been caused by the previous Government’s flawed licencing process. "While Tattersall’s was given preferential treatment with their licence Intralot has suffered and continues to suffer great reputational and financial damage because of this error. "Sadly, this finding does not bring an immediate remedy for a flaw that remains entrenched in the Tattersall’s licence nor does it bring incremental sales to the newsagents who have been disadvantaged by the grossly unfair situation. "We have been trading with our hands tied behind our back from day one. No-one likes the Tattersall’s Dedicated Area except for Tattersall’s. It is anti competitive and a serious impediment to sales. "We trust that the Minister for Gaming, Michael O’Brien, who recognised this issue some time ago, can accelerate a solution as quickly as possible." Mr Watling said. Intralot reserves its rights in terms of a legal remedy to the creation and existence of the Dedicated Area.
Intralot Australia Gets Raw Deal Down Under Says Legal Eagle; My Big Fat Greek Disaster Down Under Without A Wedding...
Big news... not, not a wedding, nor a funeral, but close... sort of. Gaming whale Intralot was treated unfairly during the bidding process for Victoria's public lottery licences, an independent review has found. Intralot had advised that during the process of tender, negotiations et al circa 2008 it was not informed about the all important licence amendments made in competitor Tattersall's favour to provide exclusive sales areas. The "exclusive sales areas" are where much of the trouble lays in the matter. Both public lottery licences had been prohibited by law from entering into exclusive arrangements for the distribution of lottery products but Tattersall's had sought an amendment to the situation. A panel reviewing the state's lottery licences discovered Intralot should have been advised of the former government's willingness to negotiate on conditions relating to dedicated areas, a report put forward on Thursday said. It in fact found the unequal treatment was not intentional.
Victorian Gaming Minister Michael O'Brien advised many lottery agents had expressed concern that retail restrictions required by Tattersall's have hampered their ability to market Intralot products on their own premises. "We believe competition in the lottery market will ultimately benefit lottery players, agents and taxpayers. We want to ensure the community can have confidence in the integrity of lottery games and the gambling industry in Victoria." The government says it will consult with lottery licensees and agents before responding to the report's findings.
A Media Man spokesperson said "This Intralot Australia legal situation is just the most recent of a long list of ongoing legal situations between gambling and gaming companies and governments, be it in Australia and abroad. Many of our associates have known for some time that the Australian government needs to improve its legal I's and T's in relation to gambling and gambling law. They keep getting it wrong and need to catch up to the rest of the world. Be it lottery, land based or igaming, the Australian government desperately needs to adapt to the year 2011. The international gaming and gambling community is watching the outcome of the Australian government response, as well as that of the panel in Victoria on this one. May the best and fairest win".
Intralot: Australian Big Fat Aussie Greek Mistake Update...
Greek lottery systems provider Intralot was treated unfairly during a bid for public lottery licences in Australia, according to an independent review released Thursday. Intralot had complained that during the negotiation process in 2008 for licences offered in the Australian state of Victoria it was not informed about licence amendments made in rival Tattersall's favour to provide exclusive sales areas. A panel reviewing the state's lottery licences found Intralot should have been advised of the former government's willingness to negotiate on conditions relating to dedicated areas, a report tabled by the Gambling Licencing Review Panel said. The Victorian government said that it will consult with lottery licensees and agents before responding to the report's findings. Intralot Australia CEO Leo Watling said the findings confirm the company’s view "that it has suffered from prejudicial behavior from the previous government and its agencies. The findings are an important acknowledgement of the damage that has been caused by the previous government's flawed licencing process," he added in a statement. Athens-based Intralot, which has a foothold in more than 50 countries, said it "reserves its rights in terms of a legal remedy," without offering any more details. Shares in Intralot, which has a market capitalization of 392.6 million euros, were gaining 2.49 percent to 2.47 euros on the Athens bourse in late trade on Friday, versus broader market gains of 0.17%. Experts expect either a sharp rise or fall in share prices, depending upon review findings in the coming days, along with some influence from news media reports.
Stay tuned daily for more on the Australian gambling and casino wars.
Merkel, O’Brien, Gillard, Packer, Murdoch (both of you sirs), Branson, and Turnbull - you're throw of the dice! What would have Spiros Arion 'The Golden Greek' or goddess Isis done in the situation? We may never know, but legal eagles will leak us soon, so stay tuned.
Take the time to research and learn games before placing down money
Media Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911 are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews and more.
Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Will Australian ever get to #1 position for gambling? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered
Online Casinos, Online Poker and Sports Betting...
Ok readers, we hear you... you also want to know some of the best places to play online (that accept Aussies) if your in or around the Asia Pacific - Australia (including Tassie) and New Zealand, so here it is...
PartyCasino.com
Captain Cooks Casino
Betfair (sports betting only)
PKR.com (poker, slots including Marvel slot games and sports betting)
PartyPoker.com (online poker at one of the world's most respected poker rooms and gaming brands)
Profiles
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World Casino Directory
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Media Man and Gambling911 remind our readers to keep the following in mind:
Take the time to research and learn games before placing down money
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Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered
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Monday, March 07, 2011
Australian Casino, Gambling And Entertainment News, by Greg Tingle - 7th March 2011
G'day punters, gamers, legal eagles, law enforcement officials, politicians...one and all. Today we have a bush tucker bag of Aussie casino, gambling, sports betting and entertainment news for you. Media Man and Gambling911 casts its net far and wide across the Asia Pacific and deliver your catch on the day...
Packer 50% Owned Betfair Signs Australian Super Rugby...
James Packer 50% owned betting exchange Betfair, has signed up to sponsor Super Rugby in Australia for the next 2 years. The biz deal took affect last weekend and includes in-stadium advertising, grass signage at the five Australian Super Rugby grounds and advertising across Super Rugby's digital platform. Betfair spokesperson Hugh Taggart said the sponsorship does not cover grounds in New Zealand and South Africa. "But the addition of a new franchise and the change to tournament fixtures means there are more local ‘derbies’ and subsequently bigger Australian audiences both at ground and through television coverage," he said. Taggart declined to comment on the value of the sponsorship but said: "Suffice to say we believe it represents good value. Super Rugby remains a pretty clear sponsorship space while League is cluttered with corporate bookmakers. The deal should give us excellent exposure to a growing audience." Betfair has been one of the Australian Rugby Union's approved betting operators since 2008, but the deal marks the company's first major move into rugby. Betfair recently ran a major marketing campaign during the 2010/2011 Ashes cricket series. “It’s Betfair’s first foray into rugby union and this new partnership will help broaden our awareness nationally, but crucially in the key NSW and QLD markets,” Andrew Twaits, Betfair’s chief executive officer, said in a statement.
Sin City Sydney's Star City Gets Food, Fashion And Imagine Makeover...
Fancy a bit of duck lamb or money brains? Look no further than the restaurants and eateries at Tabcorp owned Star City. It's no surprise that the Chinese - Aussies are big frequenters (and gamblers) at the casino, so enter the dragon so to speak - the Golden Century would love to host you, casino whale, dolphin or otherwise! Yep, everyday punters are welcome too, and the chefs are understood to be world class too. This is towards 5 star, and you don't even have to like gambling to enjoy the cuisine. The largely American directors at Star City are positive they are starting to bridge the gap between themselves at Crown Casino in Melbourne, both in numbers, imagine and positive headlines, but we will judge them when the next financial reports come out, and no, we haven't purchased Tabcorp shares yet either. Spies tell us to be watching out for big name fashion labels, plus the A-list celeb crown too. Star City MD Sid Vaikunta thinks things are on track for Star to be thought as a total entertainment destination, not just a place to try lady luck. We also learn that a 5-star boutique hotel is in the works, 16-room spa;, events - entertainment centre, a few dozen restaurants, drinking bars aka "watering holes", coffee shops, nightclub, and who can forget the new slots and tables and cafes, and upgraded entertainment and gaming facilities. The revamp is on track to be completed by December. Won't be long now punters. Chief executive of casinos, Larry Mullin, advised there was already strong interest in the redevelopment both in Australia and abroad. He smells whales and dolphin (but not on the menu), just the style of gamblers and hot shot travel who is prepared to pay for the best. Everyday punters are also very welcome, so get yourself there, then check out Crown Casino in Melbourne, maybe a few other gambling dens, and tell us your findings.
Crown Casino Welcomes Hugh Jackman: Aussie 'This Is Your Life'...
Australian actor and performer, Hugh Jackman, is quite a fan of James Packer's Crown Casino in Melbourne. He likes 'This Is Your Life' too, which just happens to take place there these days. We learned that he surprised his wife on Australian TV for 'This Is Your Life'...and went on to reveal she turned down a date with Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones so she could get cosy with the 'Our Hugh', star of 'Wolverine'. He chatted about how he and Deborra-Lee Furness met as co-stars on the Aussie mini series Corelli in 1995 for the Network Nine show. Jackman, 42, kept the secret well guarded until he and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 55, had journeyed to Melbourne ahead of his appearance on Oprah Winfrey's show in December. He said 'It was great to meet and work with her. She was famous and had been in America and it was my first role. I got into a car and she was going to drive. But she took off her sunglasses and seatbelt, jumped up on the seat and said, "Hi, I'm Deborra-Lee". I was very impressed. I thought, "I like this woman". He said he didn’t talk to her because he fancied her, but later invited her to a dinner party because he wanted to speak to her. At the dinner party Deborra-Lee's mobile rang and it turned out to be a girlfriend saying she was with Mick Jagger and they were in a car out front.
Hugh said: "I'm a huge Rolling Stones fan, so I thought she would have to go.
But then she said to her friend, You tell Mick Jagger, I'm having dinner with Hugh Jackman. We got together soon afterwards.". Jackman and his wife are not big gamblers, but understand its all an entertainment experience. Jackman features in the Marvel slot games, Wolverine and X-Man, which strangely are not as popular as Thor, Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk, which are found at PartyGaming's PartyCasino and a few others, as you can see when browsing thru the Media Man website portal. Celebrities and gaming continue to mix, online and at events.
Aussie NRL Players Sick Of Mongrel "Fans" Who Hassle Them When They Relax In Public...
Their stance comes after Wests Tigers superstar Benji Marshall was allegedly racially abused by a reveller at The Rocks on Saturday morning. An incensed Marshall punched the man and has been charged by police. "This is unfortunate all-round," Wests Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys said. "It is a sad state of affairs when anyone with a profile can't go out without being repeatedly targeted and tormented. "Benji is shaken by this. He is disappointed with it all." Players claim it is only a minority that attack them. Leading player manager Steve Gillis described this minority as "yobbos". "The players have to be street smart," Gillis said. "They carry profiles and must be able to manage that or they run the risk of running into some hiccups when they're out, especially late at night. "There is a skill to avoid confrontation but there are people out there who, when intoxicated, can make life extremely difficult. They are yobbos, people who when intoxicated cross the boundaries. It's sad. "There is a fear that players may, in the end, say sorry and not sign an autograph or pose for a photo. "They could end up saying, 'I'm sorry, I can't help you, you'll have to leave me alone'." Marshall's teammate Chris Lawrence said most fans were polite and considerate. "It's only the minority," Lawrence said. "Most people when you go out just want a chat and to wish you well for the season or the next game. "We enjoy that. It's the minority who want to pick a fight or prove something to their mates and do something in front of their mates. "That's when things don't turn out the best. "It becomes hard because Benji has such a high profile. But all the boys are behind Benji and we will support him." RLPA chief executive David Garnsey also questioned the antics of drunken fans who annoy high-profile footballers. "What kind of a society do we live in when someone like Benji Marshall can't walk down the street and buy some food," Garnsey said. "He didn't deserve it. "I would hate to think that one day we might have to incubate the players or have no-go zones. I'm fed-up with it. "These people may not even be rugby league fans. And if they are, they are the fans we don't want in the game. "It would be terrible if the players had their freedom curtailed. And I would hate to have restrictions put on them."
Aussie Anti Poker MP Promises To Further Probe Online Gambling Landscape...
The so called "Independent" MP Andrew Wilkie is ramping up his eagle eye on online gambling, telling numerous Australian press here is strong evidence it is a significant problem and only likely to worsen. Wilkie will request the parliamentary committee to reform the "Wild West" industry, according to the report, after Australians dropped around $1 billion in online gambling last year. While betting on sports and horse racing is legal in Australia, several other online gaming websites and web portals exist, despite some being illegal. People who play the online games are not breaking the law, according to Fairfax Media, a situation Wilkie desires to reverse. "We need to get in here and nip it in the bud, and avoid getting into the situation we have with poker machines, where it's so big and entrenched," Wilkie said. Fairfax Media and competitor, News Limited, already carry a number of wagering options on their website network, mixing in news, pr, sports betting and games (play for free or play for money), a formula other media companies such as Media Man have also followed with significant success.
A Media Man spokesperson said "Offering a wide array of promotions, brands, content, even games, is a popular formula for many Australian media companies in the current landscape. Fairfax Media, News Limited, as well as our Australian and international arm, also offer a range of games, some of which can be played for free or for money. News Limited, Fairfax, nor ourselves, are casinos or sports betting agencies, but we can offer the reader access via b2b agreements. Many legal eagles in Australia believe that Australian laws pertaining to the internet, b2b, affiliates, content sharing and the like are not up to speed with the rest of the world. We believe that the Liberal Party is better equipped to embrace b2b commerce better than the Australian Labour party, but it would be great to see us proved wrong. News Limited, Fairfax Media and Media Man cover over a dozen different business sectors, and gaming, igaming and sports betting are just a couple of them. Betting enjoys a cross over with sport, and gaming also enjoys a cross over with movies themes, be it Marvel Entertainment or Paramount Pictures branded games. Poker is also popular, with big brands such as PartyGaming offering satellites on a yearly basis to the world famous Aussie Millions conducted at James Packer's Crown Casino. iGaming is a big part of the future of b2b commerce this year, and will continue to be. Legal eagles will be busy as the battle for hearts and minds continues, and that's no bluff".
Australia's Aristocrat Technologies Let's Loose Tarzan Lord Of The Jungle Slot In California; PartyCasino Online Players Play Tarzan Online...
Aristocrat Technologies’ Tarzan Lord of the Jungle slot game made its world premiere debut Thursday at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California. "Our guests have asked for more games and we’re making it happen by offering our guests the chance to be the first to play Aristocrat Technologies’ new video slot game." said C.J. Graham, general manager of Thunder Valley Resort. "Lord of the Jungle" brings the myth and fantasy of the famous tale to life with dazzling graphics, stereo sound, seven high-hit frequency bonus features and a four-level progressive with a giant top jackpot of $250,000! It is a 30 line, 20 credit ante bet game with a 50-credit minimum bet and a 150-credit maximum bet. The big screen style action stretches top to bottom on Aristocrat’s VERVEhd monitor, which showcases high def (1920x1080) graphics, 3D panoramic digital audio and player-adjustable sound. The action extends right to players’ fingertips. "Tarzan" has four progressive jackpots that include Mini, starting at $10; Minor, starting at $30; Major, starting at $500; and Grand, starting at $250,000. Tarzan Lord of the Jungle’s exciting bonus features include: Tarzan, Stampede, Kerchak Free Games, Monkey, and Progressive Wheel. Online casino fans can play 'Tarzan' at PartyGaming's PartyCasino as well as a wide range of other Hollywood branded slot games. You Jane, me Tarzan. Want to play with my rope? Just kidding maties.
Australian Rock Legend Rick Springfield To Play FireLake Grand Casino, Oklahoma - 26th March
Aussie music legend Rick Springfield will playing at FireLake Grand Casino on Saturday, March 26th. He's got 17 Top 40 hits, sold out concert tours across the globe and more. Rick Springfield has had a full life. Growing up as the son of arm dad, his family shifted many times to bases in Australia and Great Britain. He discovered that piano at age 9, then the guitar at 13, the voice followed, as did the success. Springfield's music career kicked off when he dropped out of school and joined the Rock House as a singer and guitarist. After a name change to MPD, Ltd, the band toured Vietnam entertaining the troops. When he returned to Australia, he formed a band and later joined Zoot which became a popular Australian band. After Zoot folded, Rick started a solo career and recorded 'Speak to the Sky' which went to #1 in Australia. He moved to the USA and got things to the next level. Springfield signed with Capitol Records and got some TV time, including with American Bandstand. The teen girls loved him, but the dollars didn't always follow the love. TV's General Hospital soap gave him some financial stability where he played Dr. Noah Drake. It was around this time Springfield recorded "Jessie's Girl" and it got to #1 spot on the Billboard. If you have a chance to enjoy Rick's gift at the casino, we recommend you take it. Entertainment industry commentators say Rick is truly one of the greats. Rick got his fair share of luck over the years, so might you, if you get to FireLake on the 26th.
Take the time to research and learn games before placing down money
Media Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911 are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews and more.
Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Will Australia ever get to #1 position for gambling? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered
Online Casinos, Online Poker and Sports Betting...
Ok readers, we hear you... you also want to know some of the best places to play online (that accept Aussies) if your in or around the Asia Pacific - Australia (including Tassie) and New Zealand, so here it is...
PartyCasino.com
Captain Cooks Casino
Betfair (sports betting only)
PKR.com (poker, slots including Marvel slot games and sports betting)
PartyPoker.com (online poker at one of the world's most respected poker rooms and gaming brands)
Profiles
Australian Casinos
World Casino Directory
Global Gaming Directory
Casino Travel
Casinos
Australia
Media Man and Gambling911 remind our readers to keep the following in mind:
Take the time to research and learn games before placing down money
Media Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911 are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews and more.
Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered
*the writer is a fan of Sydney Roosters And South Sydney Rabbitohs
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Packer 50% Owned Betfair Signs Australian Super Rugby...
James Packer 50% owned betting exchange Betfair, has signed up to sponsor Super Rugby in Australia for the next 2 years. The biz deal took affect last weekend and includes in-stadium advertising, grass signage at the five Australian Super Rugby grounds and advertising across Super Rugby's digital platform. Betfair spokesperson Hugh Taggart said the sponsorship does not cover grounds in New Zealand and South Africa. "But the addition of a new franchise and the change to tournament fixtures means there are more local ‘derbies’ and subsequently bigger Australian audiences both at ground and through television coverage," he said. Taggart declined to comment on the value of the sponsorship but said: "Suffice to say we believe it represents good value. Super Rugby remains a pretty clear sponsorship space while League is cluttered with corporate bookmakers. The deal should give us excellent exposure to a growing audience." Betfair has been one of the Australian Rugby Union's approved betting operators since 2008, but the deal marks the company's first major move into rugby. Betfair recently ran a major marketing campaign during the 2010/2011 Ashes cricket series. “It’s Betfair’s first foray into rugby union and this new partnership will help broaden our awareness nationally, but crucially in the key NSW and QLD markets,” Andrew Twaits, Betfair’s chief executive officer, said in a statement.
Sin City Sydney's Star City Gets Food, Fashion And Imagine Makeover...
Fancy a bit of duck lamb or money brains? Look no further than the restaurants and eateries at Tabcorp owned Star City. It's no surprise that the Chinese - Aussies are big frequenters (and gamblers) at the casino, so enter the dragon so to speak - the Golden Century would love to host you, casino whale, dolphin or otherwise! Yep, everyday punters are welcome too, and the chefs are understood to be world class too. This is towards 5 star, and you don't even have to like gambling to enjoy the cuisine. The largely American directors at Star City are positive they are starting to bridge the gap between themselves at Crown Casino in Melbourne, both in numbers, imagine and positive headlines, but we will judge them when the next financial reports come out, and no, we haven't purchased Tabcorp shares yet either. Spies tell us to be watching out for big name fashion labels, plus the A-list celeb crown too. Star City MD Sid Vaikunta thinks things are on track for Star to be thought as a total entertainment destination, not just a place to try lady luck. We also learn that a 5-star boutique hotel is in the works, 16-room spa;, events - entertainment centre, a few dozen restaurants, drinking bars aka "watering holes", coffee shops, nightclub, and who can forget the new slots and tables and cafes, and upgraded entertainment and gaming facilities. The revamp is on track to be completed by December. Won't be long now punters. Chief executive of casinos, Larry Mullin, advised there was already strong interest in the redevelopment both in Australia and abroad. He smells whales and dolphin (but not on the menu), just the style of gamblers and hot shot travel who is prepared to pay for the best. Everyday punters are also very welcome, so get yourself there, then check out Crown Casino in Melbourne, maybe a few other gambling dens, and tell us your findings.
Crown Casino Welcomes Hugh Jackman: Aussie 'This Is Your Life'...
Australian actor and performer, Hugh Jackman, is quite a fan of James Packer's Crown Casino in Melbourne. He likes 'This Is Your Life' too, which just happens to take place there these days. We learned that he surprised his wife on Australian TV for 'This Is Your Life'...and went on to reveal she turned down a date with Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones so she could get cosy with the 'Our Hugh', star of 'Wolverine'. He chatted about how he and Deborra-Lee Furness met as co-stars on the Aussie mini series Corelli in 1995 for the Network Nine show. Jackman, 42, kept the secret well guarded until he and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 55, had journeyed to Melbourne ahead of his appearance on Oprah Winfrey's show in December. He said 'It was great to meet and work with her. She was famous and had been in America and it was my first role. I got into a car and she was going to drive. But she took off her sunglasses and seatbelt, jumped up on the seat and said, "Hi, I'm Deborra-Lee". I was very impressed. I thought, "I like this woman". He said he didn’t talk to her because he fancied her, but later invited her to a dinner party because he wanted to speak to her. At the dinner party Deborra-Lee's mobile rang and it turned out to be a girlfriend saying she was with Mick Jagger and they were in a car out front.
Hugh said: "I'm a huge Rolling Stones fan, so I thought she would have to go.
But then she said to her friend, You tell Mick Jagger, I'm having dinner with Hugh Jackman. We got together soon afterwards.". Jackman and his wife are not big gamblers, but understand its all an entertainment experience. Jackman features in the Marvel slot games, Wolverine and X-Man, which strangely are not as popular as Thor, Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk, which are found at PartyGaming's PartyCasino and a few others, as you can see when browsing thru the Media Man website portal. Celebrities and gaming continue to mix, online and at events.
Aussie NRL Players Sick Of Mongrel "Fans" Who Hassle Them When They Relax In Public...
Their stance comes after Wests Tigers superstar Benji Marshall was allegedly racially abused by a reveller at The Rocks on Saturday morning. An incensed Marshall punched the man and has been charged by police. "This is unfortunate all-round," Wests Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys said. "It is a sad state of affairs when anyone with a profile can't go out without being repeatedly targeted and tormented. "Benji is shaken by this. He is disappointed with it all." Players claim it is only a minority that attack them. Leading player manager Steve Gillis described this minority as "yobbos". "The players have to be street smart," Gillis said. "They carry profiles and must be able to manage that or they run the risk of running into some hiccups when they're out, especially late at night. "There is a skill to avoid confrontation but there are people out there who, when intoxicated, can make life extremely difficult. They are yobbos, people who when intoxicated cross the boundaries. It's sad. "There is a fear that players may, in the end, say sorry and not sign an autograph or pose for a photo. "They could end up saying, 'I'm sorry, I can't help you, you'll have to leave me alone'." Marshall's teammate Chris Lawrence said most fans were polite and considerate. "It's only the minority," Lawrence said. "Most people when you go out just want a chat and to wish you well for the season or the next game. "We enjoy that. It's the minority who want to pick a fight or prove something to their mates and do something in front of their mates. "That's when things don't turn out the best. "It becomes hard because Benji has such a high profile. But all the boys are behind Benji and we will support him." RLPA chief executive David Garnsey also questioned the antics of drunken fans who annoy high-profile footballers. "What kind of a society do we live in when someone like Benji Marshall can't walk down the street and buy some food," Garnsey said. "He didn't deserve it. "I would hate to think that one day we might have to incubate the players or have no-go zones. I'm fed-up with it. "These people may not even be rugby league fans. And if they are, they are the fans we don't want in the game. "It would be terrible if the players had their freedom curtailed. And I would hate to have restrictions put on them."
Aussie Anti Poker MP Promises To Further Probe Online Gambling Landscape...
The so called "Independent" MP Andrew Wilkie is ramping up his eagle eye on online gambling, telling numerous Australian press here is strong evidence it is a significant problem and only likely to worsen. Wilkie will request the parliamentary committee to reform the "Wild West" industry, according to the report, after Australians dropped around $1 billion in online gambling last year. While betting on sports and horse racing is legal in Australia, several other online gaming websites and web portals exist, despite some being illegal. People who play the online games are not breaking the law, according to Fairfax Media, a situation Wilkie desires to reverse. "We need to get in here and nip it in the bud, and avoid getting into the situation we have with poker machines, where it's so big and entrenched," Wilkie said. Fairfax Media and competitor, News Limited, already carry a number of wagering options on their website network, mixing in news, pr, sports betting and games (play for free or play for money), a formula other media companies such as Media Man have also followed with significant success.
A Media Man spokesperson said "Offering a wide array of promotions, brands, content, even games, is a popular formula for many Australian media companies in the current landscape. Fairfax Media, News Limited, as well as our Australian and international arm, also offer a range of games, some of which can be played for free or for money. News Limited, Fairfax, nor ourselves, are casinos or sports betting agencies, but we can offer the reader access via b2b agreements. Many legal eagles in Australia believe that Australian laws pertaining to the internet, b2b, affiliates, content sharing and the like are not up to speed with the rest of the world. We believe that the Liberal Party is better equipped to embrace b2b commerce better than the Australian Labour party, but it would be great to see us proved wrong. News Limited, Fairfax Media and Media Man cover over a dozen different business sectors, and gaming, igaming and sports betting are just a couple of them. Betting enjoys a cross over with sport, and gaming also enjoys a cross over with movies themes, be it Marvel Entertainment or Paramount Pictures branded games. Poker is also popular, with big brands such as PartyGaming offering satellites on a yearly basis to the world famous Aussie Millions conducted at James Packer's Crown Casino. iGaming is a big part of the future of b2b commerce this year, and will continue to be. Legal eagles will be busy as the battle for hearts and minds continues, and that's no bluff".
Australia's Aristocrat Technologies Let's Loose Tarzan Lord Of The Jungle Slot In California; PartyCasino Online Players Play Tarzan Online...
Aristocrat Technologies’ Tarzan Lord of the Jungle slot game made its world premiere debut Thursday at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California. "Our guests have asked for more games and we’re making it happen by offering our guests the chance to be the first to play Aristocrat Technologies’ new video slot game." said C.J. Graham, general manager of Thunder Valley Resort. "Lord of the Jungle" brings the myth and fantasy of the famous tale to life with dazzling graphics, stereo sound, seven high-hit frequency bonus features and a four-level progressive with a giant top jackpot of $250,000! It is a 30 line, 20 credit ante bet game with a 50-credit minimum bet and a 150-credit maximum bet. The big screen style action stretches top to bottom on Aristocrat’s VERVEhd monitor, which showcases high def (1920x1080) graphics, 3D panoramic digital audio and player-adjustable sound. The action extends right to players’ fingertips. "Tarzan" has four progressive jackpots that include Mini, starting at $10; Minor, starting at $30; Major, starting at $500; and Grand, starting at $250,000. Tarzan Lord of the Jungle’s exciting bonus features include: Tarzan, Stampede, Kerchak Free Games, Monkey, and Progressive Wheel. Online casino fans can play 'Tarzan' at PartyGaming's PartyCasino as well as a wide range of other Hollywood branded slot games. You Jane, me Tarzan. Want to play with my rope? Just kidding maties.
Australian Rock Legend Rick Springfield To Play FireLake Grand Casino, Oklahoma - 26th March
Aussie music legend Rick Springfield will playing at FireLake Grand Casino on Saturday, March 26th. He's got 17 Top 40 hits, sold out concert tours across the globe and more. Rick Springfield has had a full life. Growing up as the son of arm dad, his family shifted many times to bases in Australia and Great Britain. He discovered that piano at age 9, then the guitar at 13, the voice followed, as did the success. Springfield's music career kicked off when he dropped out of school and joined the Rock House as a singer and guitarist. After a name change to MPD, Ltd, the band toured Vietnam entertaining the troops. When he returned to Australia, he formed a band and later joined Zoot which became a popular Australian band. After Zoot folded, Rick started a solo career and recorded 'Speak to the Sky' which went to #1 in Australia. He moved to the USA and got things to the next level. Springfield signed with Capitol Records and got some TV time, including with American Bandstand. The teen girls loved him, but the dollars didn't always follow the love. TV's General Hospital soap gave him some financial stability where he played Dr. Noah Drake. It was around this time Springfield recorded "Jessie's Girl" and it got to #1 spot on the Billboard. If you have a chance to enjoy Rick's gift at the casino, we recommend you take it. Entertainment industry commentators say Rick is truly one of the greats. Rick got his fair share of luck over the years, so might you, if you get to FireLake on the 26th.
Take the time to research and learn games before placing down money
Media Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911 are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews and more.
Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Will Australia ever get to #1 position for gambling? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered
Online Casinos, Online Poker and Sports Betting...
Ok readers, we hear you... you also want to know some of the best places to play online (that accept Aussies) if your in or around the Asia Pacific - Australia (including Tassie) and New Zealand, so here it is...
PartyCasino.com
Captain Cooks Casino
Betfair (sports betting only)
PKR.com (poker, slots including Marvel slot games and sports betting)
PartyPoker.com (online poker at one of the world's most respected poker rooms and gaming brands)
Profiles
Australian Casinos
World Casino Directory
Global Gaming Directory
Casino Travel
Casinos
Australia
Media Man and Gambling911 remind our readers to keep the following in mind:
Take the time to research and learn games before placing down money
Media Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911 are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews and more.
Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered
*the writer is a fan of Sydney Roosters And South Sydney Rabbitohs
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Aussie MP Seeks iGaming Crackdown; Australia In Top 10 Gambling Nations, by Greg Tingle - 7th March 2011
G'day punters, gamers, legal eagles, law enforcement officials, politicians...one and all. Today a couple more members of Australian Parliament are seeking a crackdown on igaming aka online gambling in Australia. In the meantime, Australia maintains its top 10 status as a gambling nation, thought to be currently about lucky #7 on the list. Media Man and Gambling911 with this crackdown report...
The so called "Independent" MP Andrew Wilkie is ramping up his eagle eye on online gambling, telling numerous Australian press here is strong evidence it is a significant problem and only likely to worsen. Wilkie will request the parliamentary committee to reform the "Wild West" industry, according to the report, after Australians dropped around $1 billion in online gambling last year. While betting on sports and horse racing is legal in Australia, several other online gaming websites and web portals exist, despite some being illegal. People who play the online games are not breaking the law, according to Fairfax Media, a situation Wilkie desires to reverse. "We need to get in here and nip it in the bud, and avoid getting into the situation we have with poker machines, where it's so big and entrenched," Wilkie said. Fairfax Media and competitor, News Limited, already carry a number of wagering options on their website network, mixing in news, pr, sports betting and games (play for free or play for money), a formula other media companies such as Media Man have also followed with significant success.
A Media Man spokesperson said "Offering a wide array of promotions, brands, content, even games, is a popular formula for many Australian media companies in the current landscape. Fairfax Media, News Limited, as well as our Australian and international arm, also offer a range of games, some of which can be played for free or for money. News Limited, Fairfax, nor ourselves, are casinos or sports betting agencies, but we can offer the reader access via b2b agreements. Many legal eagles in Australia believe that Australian laws pertaining to the internet, b2b, affiliates, content sharing and the like are not up to speed with the rest of the world. We believe that the Liberal Party is better equipped to embrace b2b commerce better than the Australian Labour party, but it would be great to see us proved wrong. News Limited, Fairfax Media and Media Man cover over a dozen different business sectors, and gaming, igaming and sports betting are just a couple of them. Betting enjoys a cross over with sport, and gaming also enjoys a cross over with movies themes, be it Marvel Entertainment or Paramount Pictures branded games. Poker is also popular, with big brands such as PartyGaming offering satellites on a yearly basis to the world famous Aussie Millions conducted at James Packer's Crown Casino. iGaming is a big part of the future of b2b commerce this year, and will continue to be. Legal eagles will be busy as the battle for hearts and minds continues, and that's no bluff".
Australia Remains In World's Top 10 Gambling Nations In 2011...
The dinkim Aussies are known for lots of things on the world stage... great beaches, women, beers, great boobs, wildlife, champion athletes, and now, gambling nuts. Yep, some of the world's most passionate punters still call Australia home.
Would you believe there's 1 one armed bandit for 110 people down under. That puts Aussie Land squarely in the top 10 gambling havens, right up there with Monaco (famous for James Bond casino antics) and Macau (hello our friends at James Packer's City of Dreams).
The Aussies have the 8th highest total number of gambling machines, with roughly 187,000 in pubs and clubs aka "pokie palaces", industry stats tell a story of.
Anti-gambling activists aka "gambling haters" and "casino haters" are strongly encouraging the Gillard - ALP Government to adopt a "stop, revive, survive" style approach...similar to the safe driving campaign, in order to assist poker machine reform and introduce a mandatory cut-off period to help people break their habits... if they have a habit, if you follow our lead.
"The player logs in with his or her personal code and the machine stops after, for example, two hours' playing," researcher Charlotte Fabiansson said in research provided to the Government by the Social Justice and Social Change Research Group at the University of Western Sydney.
"The player can choose to take a 15 or 30 minutes, break or take out eventual winnings and leave the machine."
Under Dr Fabiansson's prop, the pokie used by the players would be untouched during their "revive" breaks.
The player should not be able switch to a new machine without the revive break," she said.
Numbers coming from the manufactures of gaming machines show Australia ranks 7th on an worldwide list of pokies per head with one machine for every 110 people.
First place goes to "lucky winner" Monaco, which has one machine for every 16 people. Japan and the Netherlands Antilles were also in the top 10. Countries giving Australia a run for its money include New Zealand and Britain, who rates closer to one machine for every 300 people.
Don't ask us if sheep also play in New Zealand... we don't want to know, but an insider joked "some Kiwi poker machine players are a bit like sheep, even if they don't have wool and have 2 legs instead of 4". The smart ass was having a sledge, and was not at all serious.
Australia is currently 7th we understand for the total number of gaming machines with approx 187,000, but insiders say we are quickly rose to lucky 7th position in bragging rights.
Britain has roughly 217,000 machines but, but has triple the population, has far fewer per capita.
Both the current and former Australian Prime Ministers Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd, are not big fans of poker machines, with Rudd appearing to have the most hate towards the one armed bandits.
Gillard have recently felt the wrath of the powerful Australian clubs and pubs associations like Clubs Australia and ClubsNSW. Gillards's ALP is up against strong competition from the Aussie states and territories, and the mighty gaming industry.
Last year the Australian Productivity Commission proposed cutting cash payments down to $250 from the present $2000 limit, banning ATM's from all venues and increasing the present shutdown limit for poker machines from 6 hours per day in yet another attempt to fix "problem gambling".
Some of Australia's major banks and financial institutions have also jumped on board the campaign against many of the proposed changes.
They in fact wrote to the Federal Government a few times to state that a plan to limit withdrawal amounts and move ATMs further away from gaming areas would not work.
Anti-pokies campaigner and so called independent Senator Nick Xenophon called on the Federal Government to bypass the states and take action on its own.
"It shouldn't be underestimated what a powerful vested interest the pokie machine industry is from clubs to casinos to manufacturers. Of course they are squealing," he said.
Senator Xenophon said the Federal Government should use its taxation powers to make pokie machines unprofitable.
"It's a question of political will. I believe Kevin Rudd was genuine when he said he hated the pokies and the damage they did to families. But how will those strong words translate into action? He has talked the talk and now he has to walk the walk," Senator Xenophon said. Mr X was talking of Rudd, and he's been just as vocal this year calling on Julia Gillard to step up. Xenophon always has something to say, which is good, as it helps fill up news reports on the touchy subject of gambling.
Mr X has also recently brought more attention to online gambling, which has taken off in a big way down under, with slots and sports betting leading the charge. Media Man data shows that Hollywood and entertainment themed games from the likes of Marvel Entertainment, Paramount Pictures and FremantleMedia are some of the most popular. Even companies behind the the image of Frank Sinatra, Rambo (StudioCanal) and Tarzan (Edgar Rice Burroughs) have jumped on the gambling bandwagon, with more tipped to follow.
Recently James Packer associated media company, Ten Network Holdings, let it be known they see a place for more gambling programming, and leaks say to expect to see a gambling show or channel. Packer recently stepped down from the Ten board, but gaming and igaming remains on their agenda. Insiders say it will be much bigger than 'The Poker Star' which was fronted by former Australian poker world champion (WSOP) Joe Hachem, who these days is one of the faces of Crown Casino, the other being mate, Shane Warnie, never short of a headline or spinning yarn. Network Ten has also recently launched Channel 'Eleven' and insiders say the channel is just begging for gambling shows, adding to the promos currently being seen. Warnie and Hachem also get regular features in the Australian newspapers about their passion for poker and gambling, and both are keen to please their mate and associate, James Packer, the king of Australian gambling, who is now once again a major force in the Australian media landscape. The UK's Virgin king, Richard Branson, has also been watching the Australian gambling and gaming space closely, and has met with 'Our James' at least one time. Branson is understood to not want to do anything in Australia until "grey areas" are cleared up, while Warne's and Hachem's brands appear full speed ahead, as are PartyGaming including its World Poker Tour, PartyPoker and branded games, with more overseas firms wanting to make more of a mark down under including Paddy Power, William Hill Online, PKR and Playtech. PartyGaming's World Poker Tour continues to be broadcast into Australia via Foxtel - Fox Sports and Fox8 we understand, with Foxtel interested to broadcast more poker and casino themed content down under, pushed along by online promotions and b2b agreements, ready for the next range of interactive television developments, (which will have to be signed off by Senator Stephen Conroy and friends, we suspect). The ACMA is also closely monitoring the situation.
A Media Man spokesperson said "Many of the UK and Gibraltar based igaming and gaming companies see Australia and Tasmania are maybe just the next Gibraltar and Alderney, two regions known to be gambling friendly." They went on to clarify "Well, maybe if or when the Australian Liberal Party win the next election. I'm tipping its when, not if".
Media Man conducted a recent street research on the subject of gambling and the results showed that most Australian adults of legal age up do enjoy a punt. Only 1 person in a batch of 10 found gambling "evil", with everyone else saying it was a personal choice. 60% of those who took the survey likened the Australian government's war on pub pokies as to their battle with the Australian mining companies (which many feel left the Australian government with egg on its face).
Stay tuned daily for more on the Australian pokie, gambling and casino wars.
Gillard, Packer, Murdoch (both of you sirs), Branson, Ryan, Trump, Gyngell and Turnbull - you're throw of the dice!
Take the time to research and learn games before placing down money
Media Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911 are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews and more.
Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Will Australian ever get to #1 position for gambling? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered
*the writer owns shares in Crown Limited, Ten Network Holdings and Virgin.
Online Casinos, Online Poker and Sports Betting...
Ok readers, we hear you... you also want to know some of the best places to play online (that accept Aussies) if your in or around the Asia Pacific - Australia (including Tassie) and New Zealand, so here it is...
PartyCasino.com
Captain Cooks Casino
Betfair (sports betting only)
PKR.com (poker, slots including Marvel slot games and sports betting)
PartyPoker.com (online poker at one of the world's most respected poker rooms and gaming brands)
Profiles
Australian Casinos
World Casino Directory
Global Gaming Directory
Casino Travel
Casinos
Australia
Media Man and Gambling911 remind our readers to keep the following in mind:
Take the time to research and learn games before placing down money
Media Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911 are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews and more.
Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered
*the writer is a fan of Sydney Roosters And South Sydney Rabbitohs
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The so called "Independent" MP Andrew Wilkie is ramping up his eagle eye on online gambling, telling numerous Australian press here is strong evidence it is a significant problem and only likely to worsen. Wilkie will request the parliamentary committee to reform the "Wild West" industry, according to the report, after Australians dropped around $1 billion in online gambling last year. While betting on sports and horse racing is legal in Australia, several other online gaming websites and web portals exist, despite some being illegal. People who play the online games are not breaking the law, according to Fairfax Media, a situation Wilkie desires to reverse. "We need to get in here and nip it in the bud, and avoid getting into the situation we have with poker machines, where it's so big and entrenched," Wilkie said. Fairfax Media and competitor, News Limited, already carry a number of wagering options on their website network, mixing in news, pr, sports betting and games (play for free or play for money), a formula other media companies such as Media Man have also followed with significant success.
A Media Man spokesperson said "Offering a wide array of promotions, brands, content, even games, is a popular formula for many Australian media companies in the current landscape. Fairfax Media, News Limited, as well as our Australian and international arm, also offer a range of games, some of which can be played for free or for money. News Limited, Fairfax, nor ourselves, are casinos or sports betting agencies, but we can offer the reader access via b2b agreements. Many legal eagles in Australia believe that Australian laws pertaining to the internet, b2b, affiliates, content sharing and the like are not up to speed with the rest of the world. We believe that the Liberal Party is better equipped to embrace b2b commerce better than the Australian Labour party, but it would be great to see us proved wrong. News Limited, Fairfax Media and Media Man cover over a dozen different business sectors, and gaming, igaming and sports betting are just a couple of them. Betting enjoys a cross over with sport, and gaming also enjoys a cross over with movies themes, be it Marvel Entertainment or Paramount Pictures branded games. Poker is also popular, with big brands such as PartyGaming offering satellites on a yearly basis to the world famous Aussie Millions conducted at James Packer's Crown Casino. iGaming is a big part of the future of b2b commerce this year, and will continue to be. Legal eagles will be busy as the battle for hearts and minds continues, and that's no bluff".
Australia Remains In World's Top 10 Gambling Nations In 2011...
The dinkim Aussies are known for lots of things on the world stage... great beaches, women, beers, great boobs, wildlife, champion athletes, and now, gambling nuts. Yep, some of the world's most passionate punters still call Australia home.
Would you believe there's 1 one armed bandit for 110 people down under. That puts Aussie Land squarely in the top 10 gambling havens, right up there with Monaco (famous for James Bond casino antics) and Macau (hello our friends at James Packer's City of Dreams).
The Aussies have the 8th highest total number of gambling machines, with roughly 187,000 in pubs and clubs aka "pokie palaces", industry stats tell a story of.
Anti-gambling activists aka "gambling haters" and "casino haters" are strongly encouraging the Gillard - ALP Government to adopt a "stop, revive, survive" style approach...similar to the safe driving campaign, in order to assist poker machine reform and introduce a mandatory cut-off period to help people break their habits... if they have a habit, if you follow our lead.
"The player logs in with his or her personal code and the machine stops after, for example, two hours' playing," researcher Charlotte Fabiansson said in research provided to the Government by the Social Justice and Social Change Research Group at the University of Western Sydney.
"The player can choose to take a 15 or 30 minutes, break or take out eventual winnings and leave the machine."
Under Dr Fabiansson's prop, the pokie used by the players would be untouched during their "revive" breaks.
The player should not be able switch to a new machine without the revive break," she said.
Numbers coming from the manufactures of gaming machines show Australia ranks 7th on an worldwide list of pokies per head with one machine for every 110 people.
First place goes to "lucky winner" Monaco, which has one machine for every 16 people. Japan and the Netherlands Antilles were also in the top 10. Countries giving Australia a run for its money include New Zealand and Britain, who rates closer to one machine for every 300 people.
Don't ask us if sheep also play in New Zealand... we don't want to know, but an insider joked "some Kiwi poker machine players are a bit like sheep, even if they don't have wool and have 2 legs instead of 4". The smart ass was having a sledge, and was not at all serious.
Australia is currently 7th we understand for the total number of gaming machines with approx 187,000, but insiders say we are quickly rose to lucky 7th position in bragging rights.
Britain has roughly 217,000 machines but, but has triple the population, has far fewer per capita.
Both the current and former Australian Prime Ministers Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd, are not big fans of poker machines, with Rudd appearing to have the most hate towards the one armed bandits.
Gillard have recently felt the wrath of the powerful Australian clubs and pubs associations like Clubs Australia and ClubsNSW. Gillards's ALP is up against strong competition from the Aussie states and territories, and the mighty gaming industry.
Last year the Australian Productivity Commission proposed cutting cash payments down to $250 from the present $2000 limit, banning ATM's from all venues and increasing the present shutdown limit for poker machines from 6 hours per day in yet another attempt to fix "problem gambling".
Some of Australia's major banks and financial institutions have also jumped on board the campaign against many of the proposed changes.
They in fact wrote to the Federal Government a few times to state that a plan to limit withdrawal amounts and move ATMs further away from gaming areas would not work.
Anti-pokies campaigner and so called independent Senator Nick Xenophon called on the Federal Government to bypass the states and take action on its own.
"It shouldn't be underestimated what a powerful vested interest the pokie machine industry is from clubs to casinos to manufacturers. Of course they are squealing," he said.
Senator Xenophon said the Federal Government should use its taxation powers to make pokie machines unprofitable.
"It's a question of political will. I believe Kevin Rudd was genuine when he said he hated the pokies and the damage they did to families. But how will those strong words translate into action? He has talked the talk and now he has to walk the walk," Senator Xenophon said. Mr X was talking of Rudd, and he's been just as vocal this year calling on Julia Gillard to step up. Xenophon always has something to say, which is good, as it helps fill up news reports on the touchy subject of gambling.
Mr X has also recently brought more attention to online gambling, which has taken off in a big way down under, with slots and sports betting leading the charge. Media Man data shows that Hollywood and entertainment themed games from the likes of Marvel Entertainment, Paramount Pictures and FremantleMedia are some of the most popular. Even companies behind the the image of Frank Sinatra, Rambo (StudioCanal) and Tarzan (Edgar Rice Burroughs) have jumped on the gambling bandwagon, with more tipped to follow.
Recently James Packer associated media company, Ten Network Holdings, let it be known they see a place for more gambling programming, and leaks say to expect to see a gambling show or channel. Packer recently stepped down from the Ten board, but gaming and igaming remains on their agenda. Insiders say it will be much bigger than 'The Poker Star' which was fronted by former Australian poker world champion (WSOP) Joe Hachem, who these days is one of the faces of Crown Casino, the other being mate, Shane Warnie, never short of a headline or spinning yarn. Network Ten has also recently launched Channel 'Eleven' and insiders say the channel is just begging for gambling shows, adding to the promos currently being seen. Warnie and Hachem also get regular features in the Australian newspapers about their passion for poker and gambling, and both are keen to please their mate and associate, James Packer, the king of Australian gambling, who is now once again a major force in the Australian media landscape. The UK's Virgin king, Richard Branson, has also been watching the Australian gambling and gaming space closely, and has met with 'Our James' at least one time. Branson is understood to not want to do anything in Australia until "grey areas" are cleared up, while Warne's and Hachem's brands appear full speed ahead, as are PartyGaming including its World Poker Tour, PartyPoker and branded games, with more overseas firms wanting to make more of a mark down under including Paddy Power, William Hill Online, PKR and Playtech. PartyGaming's World Poker Tour continues to be broadcast into Australia via Foxtel - Fox Sports and Fox8 we understand, with Foxtel interested to broadcast more poker and casino themed content down under, pushed along by online promotions and b2b agreements, ready for the next range of interactive television developments, (which will have to be signed off by Senator Stephen Conroy and friends, we suspect). The ACMA is also closely monitoring the situation.
A Media Man spokesperson said "Many of the UK and Gibraltar based igaming and gaming companies see Australia and Tasmania are maybe just the next Gibraltar and Alderney, two regions known to be gambling friendly." They went on to clarify "Well, maybe if or when the Australian Liberal Party win the next election. I'm tipping its when, not if".
Media Man conducted a recent street research on the subject of gambling and the results showed that most Australian adults of legal age up do enjoy a punt. Only 1 person in a batch of 10 found gambling "evil", with everyone else saying it was a personal choice. 60% of those who took the survey likened the Australian government's war on pub pokies as to their battle with the Australian mining companies (which many feel left the Australian government with egg on its face).
Stay tuned daily for more on the Australian pokie, gambling and casino wars.
Gillard, Packer, Murdoch (both of you sirs), Branson, Ryan, Trump, Gyngell and Turnbull - you're throw of the dice!
Take the time to research and learn games before placing down money
Media Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911 are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews and more.
Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Will Australian ever get to #1 position for gambling? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered
*the writer owns shares in Crown Limited, Ten Network Holdings and Virgin.
Online Casinos, Online Poker and Sports Betting...
Ok readers, we hear you... you also want to know some of the best places to play online (that accept Aussies) if your in or around the Asia Pacific - Australia (including Tassie) and New Zealand, so here it is...
PartyCasino.com
Captain Cooks Casino
Betfair (sports betting only)
PKR.com (poker, slots including Marvel slot games and sports betting)
PartyPoker.com (online poker at one of the world's most respected poker rooms and gaming brands)
Profiles
Australian Casinos
World Casino Directory
Global Gaming Directory
Casino Travel
Casinos
Australia
Media Man and Gambling911 remind our readers to keep the following in mind:
Take the time to research and learn games before placing down money
Media Man, Casino News Media and Gambling911 are website portals. Not casinos as such, however are recognised as world leading websites that cover the sector and act as central points to games, news, reviews and more.
Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a dozen sectors covered
*the writer is a fan of Sydney Roosters And South Sydney Rabbitohs
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