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The machine I purchased had a topper, and Mike took the time to explain exactly how it hook up and even took the time to send extra topper nuts in case I misplaced one. The personalized tickets were a real bonus. I would recommend Gambler's Oasis to anyone that wants a great deal, great product and excellent customer service. Thanks a lot Mike.
© Getty Ji Fraser, Chris Mac, and Matiu Walters of SIX60 perform in front of 22,000 fans at the Hawkes Bay A&P Showgrounds on January 23, 2021 in Hastings.Lotto scratchie tickets featuring the pop band Six60 are being withdrawn after a public backlash.
In a statement, Lotto NZ said there had been a mutual decision made with the band to remove the tickets from sale following the negative feedback, and it offered an apology.
The band faced criticism, both from their own fans and others, for lending its image to the scratchie and promoting it, despite its largely young fan-base.
Problem Gambling Foundation spokesperson Andree Froude told RNZ the promotion risked normalising gambling to young fans.
'They're seeing their favourite band on a gambling product, which not only serves to normalise gambling, but could encourage them to buy the product.
'We need to also think about where the money is coming from... it is often the vulnerable who are impacted the most.'
In a social media post the band said profits from the scratchie would support charities Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre and Heart Kids NZ.
But Wellington fan Lisa, who listens to the band with her 11-year-old daughter said there were better options Six60 could consider to fundraise, such as benefit concerts.
'We love that we can relate to the band and the music. Six60 is the most popular band in Aotearoa right now. So for them to be using their band to promote gambling is what I am most disappointed about.'
Lotto said it was proud its scratchie brand Instant Kiwi had partnered with the band, and apologised 'for any concern caused by this ticket'
'Instant Kiwi has collaborated with a wide-range of popular New Zealand brands over the past 31 years, and on each occasion the same robust processes are followed to ensure all scratchies and advertising primarily appeal to those aged 25 and over.
'At all times Lotto NZ is committed to minimising any risk of problem or underage gambling associated with our games.'
Do you know that Australia also is the manufacturer of Pokies Machines. Being a famous country where pokies are widely played it is proud to know that Australian Industry for Pokies Machines is also growing.
There are number of companies making pokie machines, but in terms of major industry players, there are only three. These are Aristocrat, IGT and Konami. Of these three, Aristocrat is the most prominent although International Game Technology and Konami are quite well represented in casinos and pubs around the nation.
There were other prominent brands in the 1990s, such as Universal and Jubilee, but these have now largely disappeared. Let us learn about six popular brands in the Australian poker machine industry.
Website: www.aristocrat.com.au
Aristocrat was founded in 1953, only three years before pokies were legalised in New South Wales. The Clubman was the first machine to come off production lines, and the Clubmaster followed a few years later. In 1984, the first “modern day pokie machine” was released by Aristocrat, changing the image of gambling in Australia and cementing Aristocrat’s position as the leader in the Australian industry.
They are now known for outstanding product performance in more than 200 jurisdictions around the world. Their diverse portfolio extends from electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and interactive video terminal systems through to online content distribution in regulated markets and complete gaming solutions for players.
Website: www.igt.com.au
International Game Technology started operating as early as the 1950s from United States. Its appearance in Australian gaming industry came in 1981 and made a move into the slot machine business.
Being a major player in the American slot machine industry, being the number one manufacturer of slot machines in the USA are now making inroads into the Australian market and have a number of successful and popular games, the best known probably being Cleopatra.
Website: www.gaming.konami.com
As leading innovators of slot machines and gaming enterprise management systems for the global gaming market, Konami Gaming, Inc. and Konami Australia Pty Ltd have been creating big waves in the gaming industry. Built on a rich heritage, the two companies are subsidiaries of the world-renowned entertainment developer KONAMI CORPORATION that was founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1973 by Mr. Kagemasa Kozuki. Even Konami’s tagline, Born from fun, is no exception.
Commencing as a manufacturer of gaming machines in Australia in 1996, it has expanded its market with machine exports to New Zealand, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, South Korea and more. Some of their more well known and popular games are Incan Pyramid and Money in the Bank.
Website: www.aruzegaming.com
Aruze Gaming is a Japanese global entertainment company that was established in 1969. Aruze Gaming now manufacture pokies for the Australian, United States of American and South African markets.
Website: www.ainsworth.com.au
Len Ainsworth left Aristocrat in 1995 and founded Ainsworth Game Technology. Two of the more popular games of Ainsworth Game Technology are Aztec Fortune and Inca Reef. Today, with global vision and exceptional leadership, Ainsworth is able to provide the global gaming market with its outstanding range of gaming technology and game combination software.
Website: www.wms.com
WMS Gaming Inc. announced in 2014 of its expanding commercial activities in Australia. WMS plans to increase its Australian presence in New South Wales and other states and territories by expanding its Sydney office and offer an innovative product portfolio that is tailored to Australian players, which is expected to enhance the player experience. Williams Gaming is one of the largest brands currently manufacturing games for the United States market. WMS is a subsidiary of WMS Industries, which became a wholly owned subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation in 2013.