Australian-listed Crown Resorts Ltd. was in the offense as it fights back the allegations that its poker machines were designed to cause gambling addiction.

The case, which was filed by problem gambler Shonica Guy, is based on the allegation that the Crown’s popular Dolphin Treasure pokie machines were designed to entrap users like her. She wants the court to declare the game to be unlawful.

Guy said that the Dolphin Treasure machines have symbols that are unevenly distributed across its five reels. The final reel contains fewer winning symbols in order to make it harder for punters to win.

Barrister Neil Young QC, who represented Crown in the hearing, described Guy’s claims as “fanciful propositions.” He said that Crown’s machines provide players the information on the various odds of achieving the top-five and bottom-five winning combinations of symbols. The lawyer said that it is basic for players to read the information before playing.

The operator said that it does not have a hand in designing the game but only made it available to the public.

The outcome of this case will have drastic implications on the Australian casino industry. Should Gay win, any gambler—worse, even those who are deemed problematic—can deflect the blame of their addiction to casinos that merely provided the games.

Becky Liggero gives you the highlights of the first day of SBC Event’s second annual Betting on Sports Conference held at the Olympia in London. This year’s conference boasts of having 40 sessions, 60 exhibitors and 1,200 delegates.

Wynn Macau has announced that it will issue two notes worth $1.35 billion, the proceeds of which will be used to repurchase its 2021 notes in full.

Senator David Leyonhjelm, in an online notice, said that Australia’s federal government “has advised that it is ‘favorably disposed’ to reforms that would exempt online poker players from illegal offshore wagering laws.”

Illinois has pocketed $300.5 million in tax revenues from 26,873 machines for the 12-month period ending June 30.

As of September 2016, here are the total number of gambling-related establishment in Great Britain: 47 casinos; 8,788 betting shops; and 583 bingo premises.

Free Rolls—pertain to tournaments or other casino events that don't require the player to pay to play. This is used to entice players to try out a certain casino, as well as keep amateur players interested in the activity.

ONE Championship presents ONE: Immortal Pursuit which will feature the main event between ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion “Unstoppable” Angela Lee against Japanese martial arts veteran Mei “V.V” Yamaguchi.

Calling all poker fans in India! Match IPL will take place at 17th & 18th November at the Playboy Club in Mumbai. MTV India will broadcast the event. The total prize money is Rs. 3 crores ($470k).