CANBERRA (Reuters) - Oscar-winning Australian actor Russell Crowe is fighting a new gladiatorial combat to wean his countrymen off their addiction to gambling machines.

Crowe has become the public rally point for opposition to the ringing, flashing game consoles, known as "pokies," that fatten...

The UK's first fully-equipped specialist casino school has opened in Cardiff, Wales. The independent accredited training school, set up by Professional Croupier Training (PCT), aims to provide intensive instruction for people aiming to work in the gaming sector according to training officer Janet...