Month: December 2024

Liam Colebrook, 40, a former problem UK gambler from Ripley in Derbyshire, is challenging the stigmas surrounding seeking addiction support. Colebrook, who described himself as on a “one-man crusade,” aims to break the silence and encourage open conversations about gambling addiction. His stance matches that of several leading gambling-related charities hoping to encourage more people to step forward and get professional assistance.

Victims Often Feel Pressured to Hide Their Condition

Speaking for the BBC, Colebrook admitted he had suffered through a divorce, financial losses, and struggles with mental health. He emphasized the difficulty of pinpointing when his gambling problems first surfaced, highlighting the societal acceptance of gambling as part of social activities, making it challenging for individuals to recognize when a habit turns into an addiction.

His addiction led to significant losses, not just fin…

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Cypriot game development studio Evoplay is taking players to sunny Mexico via the latest addition to its premium Bonus Buy collection of slots, Camino de Chili Bonus Buy, powered by its customized Spinential game engine.

The 5-reel, 8-row low-medium volatility video slot has 60 paylines and uses HTML5 technology, making it playable across all devices including on mobile in vertical view. Players can bet from €0.1 to €75 in this Aztec-themed game, with a 95.98 percent return to player (RTP) and a €510,600 max win.

Promising an immersive gaming experience, a lively soundtrack elevates the mood, while corn-on-the-cob with red-hot peppers and tasty Mexican fruit, all help to form winning combinations. Landing at least three matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right delivers a payout. Aztec pyramid Wilds can substitute for regular symbols to help complete winning lines.

Game Features:

There are also several special symbols included in gameplay, including the Bonus and Solar symbols. During the main game, landing six or more Bonus symbols anywhere on the grid activates the Solar Spins Bonus game. The round starts with 3 free spins and every t…

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Legislators in the Midwestern American state of Iowa have reportedly passed a controversial measure that would implement a two-year moratorium on the licensing of a casino for the city of Cedar Rapids.

According to a Monday report from The Gazette newspaper, the contentious legislation was approved by the Iowa State Senate via a 35-to-eleven margin late yesterday before being passed by the Iowa House of Representatives courtesy of a 60-to-23 vote. The suspension purportedly now requires the signature of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (pictured) before becoming law to thwart Cedar Rapids’ third attempt to secure a casino license following similar denials in 2014 and 2017.

Capacity concerns:

Iowa is home to almost 3.2 million people but reportedly already hosts 23 commercial and tribal gambling-friendly properties including the 85,000 sq ft Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque facility from Boyd Gaming Corporation and Caesars Entertainment Incorporated’s even larger Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo venue. Supporters of the moratorium purportedly argue that the state’s gaming market is already at saturation point and the appearance of another casino could sev…

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If you’re looking for some truly unique and intriguing shield options in Elden Ring, look no further than the Visage Shield. While its extremely high equip rate makes it best for builds with very high Endurance, it’s worth every point. Here’s where you can round it up to try out for yourself.

The Visage Shield explained

The Visage Shield is a greatshield that requires 44 Strength to wield. It blocks 100% of physical damage and has unusually high resistances to most forms of magic, too, making it an incredible choice–provided you can cope with its massive equip weight. You can also hold down its skill Tongues of Fire, which sprays fire jets in front of you while you walk forward that may deter enemies from pushing in on you.

If you’ve been checking out the area south of Hebra Mountains in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you may have stumbled upon Oromuwak Shrine. This shrine is all about rockets, and that’s pretty awesome. If you’re stuck, though, we’ve got the solutions for you below.

How to solve the Oromuwak Shrine Puzzle in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

When you first enter Oromuwak Shrine, use your Ultrahand to grab a rocket from the right side of the room and place it on the track facing the massive target on the left side of the room. Hit it with a weapon to send it into the target, which will open the door to the next room.

Grab two rockets from the previous room and attach one on each side of the cart on the track. Hop in the cart, swing your weapon to activate the rockets, and prepare for a fun ride to the top.

On this next platform, use your Fuse ability to attach a rocket to your shield. Walk to the corner of the platform and look up to spot a smaller platform above with a chest. Hold your block button down to go flying high with the rocket, then use your paraglider to land at the chest, which you can open to sna…

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Last year was a rough one for gambling industries around the globe. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, casinos were shutting down for months at a time and bringing in zero revenues. However, for gambling operators in New Zealand, it seems the effect was just the opposite. In 2020, residents of New Zealand spent more on pokie machines than ever before. The numbers were staggering consider the region was affected by the pandemic, job loss, and lockdowns.

Details of 2020

The Department of Internal Affairs recently provided figures detailing the gambling spend on pokie machines in New Zealand. Last year, the amount spent in the final quarter was equal to every adult in the region spending $204.

Quarterly spend for December was the highest of the year, at $252 million. A total of 14,781 pokie machines were played outside of casinos. This was the highest total for the industry since 2007. The results were unexpected due to the circumstances last year.

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The continuing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have reportedly prompted global brokerage and investments firm Morgan Stanley to lower its predicted 2021 aggregated gross gaming revenues forecast for Macau.

According to a report from GGRAsia, the financial services giant revealed that it now expects casinos in the former Portuguese enclave to bring in combined annual gaming revenues in the region of $16.3 billion, which is some 19% lower than its previous forecast. The source detailed that this downgrading comes as local government officials continue to enforce a range of coronavirus-related restrictions for those travelling between Macau, Hong Kong and mainland China.

High hopes:

Macau is currently home to 41 casinos including the iconic Casino Grand Lisboa from local behemoth SJM Holdings Limited and last year reportedly chalked up disappointing aggregated gross gaming revenues owing to the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic of approximately $7.5 billion. The subsequent easing of many restrictions purportedly prompted Morgan Stanley to earlier explain that it expected the final figure for 2021 to represent an improvement of ab…

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