Could Hong Kong be on the verge of celebrating its very own World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion? As the 2016 version of the world’s most prestigious poker tournament rolls into its seventh day today, Kakwan Lau – from Sheung...
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Australian industry body slams politicians’ renewed anti-gambling campaign
The Gaming Technologies Association (GTA), an industry body representing the interests of domestic and international gaming machine manufacturers in Australia, has accused Australian anti-gambling politicians of falsely questioning the integrity of...
WGM’s Best Bets: Monday 18 July 2016
There is a lot to like about tonight’s NRL clash between the Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks, with the visitors looking to make it 14 wins in a row against a Roosters outfit sitting 15th on the ladder with just three wins from 16...
MGM’s Las Vegas mobile platform a message for Macau
Diversification has been the ultimate buzz word in Macau these past two years with casino operators scrambling to fulfil the government’s mandate to expand their array of non-gaming offerings. Yet perhaps the bigger question facing...
Eight facts about the 2016 Australasian Gaming Expo
With this year’s show just a few short weeks away, here are eight things you should know about the Australasian Gaming Expo: 1. The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) was first held in 1990 and has been held every year since, making this...
Canadian priest gambles US$500,000 in donations
A priest in Ontario, Canada has been charged with fraud after gambling away more than US$500,000 of money that had been donated to help settle Syrian refugees. Father Amer Saka is accused of obtaining the money, “under the guise of a...
WGM’s Best Bets: Friday 15 July 2016
It’s a huge mismatch in the Chinese Super League this weekend as red-hot competition leaders Guangzhou Evergrande face bottom side Changchun Yatai. It’s hard to see anything but a lopsided scoreline in this one. Guangzhou have 13...
China to host NFL game in 2018
Sports Business Daily reported this week that the Los Angeles Rams will move their first home game of the 2018-19 season against the San Francisco 49ers to China as the popular football code looks to crack the lucrative Chinese market. The NFL...
Monkeys prove to be effective gamblers
Researchers from the UK’s University of Cambridge have found that a particular breed of monkey is able to weigh the risks between two gambling options and decide when a risk is worth betting on. In a recent paper called Proceedings of the...
WGM’s Best Bets: Thursday 14 July 2016
The oldest of golf’s four majors, the Open Championship, kicks off tonight and we’ve singled out two players we like for a flutter. The first is none other than US Open champion Dustin Johnson, who finally broke his majors duck last...
2016 WSOP Main Event the fifth largest all time
The 2016 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, currently underway in Las Vegas, has attracted its fifth largest field of all time. A total of 6,737 players forked out the US$10,000 entry fee over three Day 1 flights earlier this week, creating a...
WGM’s Best Bets: Wednesday 13 July 2016
It's State of origin time again as NSW look to regain some pride having lost the first two games of this year's series
Ballon d’Or hat-trick awaits Ronaldo
It has been an amazing year for Cristiano Ronaldo. After reclaiming the European Champions League trophy with Real Madrid, the Portuguese talisman helped the national team to the top of Europe – winning the European Cup title for the first time in...
Big One for One Drop heads to Monte Carlo
The world’s most expensive regular poker tournament, the Big One for One Drop, is off to a new home this year. Previously held at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas in 2012 and 2014, organizers One Drop and the WSOP have announced that the...
WGM’s Best Bets: Tuesday 12 July 2016
England host Pakistan in the first Test of their four Test series this week and it's hard to see anything but a comfortable win for the hosts.
Mandalay Bay unveils largest US solar panel array
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, located at the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip, has announced it is now home to the United States' largest array of rooftop solar panels.
China put on hold as new Pokémon mobile game eyes world domination
The world is about to be taken over by a brand new craze – but it seems China might have to wait a little longer to climb on board.
WGM’s Best Bets: Monday 11 July 2016
With Wimbledon and Euro 2016 both over now, a strangely quiet week awaits for sporting enthusiasts around the world. However, in the NRL the Canberra Raiders face a hugely important game tonight when they host defending premiers North Queensland...
NSW greyhound ban sends shockwaves through industry
The Australian racing industry is in shock today following a decision by the NSW State Government to ban greyhound racing from 1 July 2017. NSW Premier Mike Baird made the announcement yesterday, outlining the findings of a Special Commission of...
WGM’s Best Bets: Friday 8 July 2016
You can sense the anticipation from the four remaining players in this year’s Men’sWimbledon draw following Novak Djokovic’s shock elimination in the Round of 16. It leaves plenty at stake when Roger Federer and Milos Raonic meet...
WSOP Main Event kicks off this weekend
The tournament every poker player on the planet dreams of winning gets underway this weekend with the 47th running of the World Series of Poker Main Event at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Around 6,500 players will each stump up...
WGM’s Best Bets: Thursday 7 July 2016
The women’s semi-finals are on at Wimbledon tonight and although Venus Williams is looking to wind back the clock, she faces an uphill battle against red-hot Angelique Kerber.The German powered her way to her maiden grand slam title at the...
Clinton highlights Trump casino failings
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has walked down Atlantic City’s boardwalk to highlight rival Donald Trump’s failed casino projects in the struggling city. Clinton stood next to Trump Plaza, which closed in September...
WGM’s Best Bets: Wednesday 6 July 2016
The first semi-final Euro 2016 gets underway tonight and although Portugal starts a strong favorite, we much prefer the look of Wales given recent form. Aside from a last-minute loss to England in the group stages, the Welsh haven’t put a foot...
Old Trafford or Bernabéu? Pogba at the cross roads
On the eve of the mouth-watering semi-finals of Euro 2016, the host nation is eyeing their huge clash against Germany with great anticipation after their key man, Paul Pogba, finally lived up to his potential in a 5-2 win over Iceland last...
Fatboy Slim heading to Pacha Macau
Fans of 90s house are in for a huge start to the weekend next Friday night when British house music legend Fatboy Slim hits the decks. The writer of such huge 90s hits as “Praise You”, “Rockafellar Skank” and “Weapon of...
WGM’s Best Bets: Tuesday 5 July 2016
It's a clash of the veterans at the Indian Snooker Open as Joe Swail and Jimmy White go head to head. There isn't a whole lot to separate these two but we must admit we're a bit partial to...
Political journalist gets last laugh on betting agency
Australia held a federal election over the weekend and while a winner is yet to be declared, at least 57 casual bettors are a bit richer thanks to one...
China sees surge in illegal football betting
The growing influence of cashed up Chinese investors on the world of football has seen a huge surge in football betting across China, with messaging app WeChat having restricted thousands of user accounts during the current Euro 2016 championships...
WGM’s Best Bets: Monday 4 July 2016
Some key questions have been answered over the weekend and now that the Euro 2016 semi-finalists have been decided we're going to back Germany to go all the way. Having knocked out...