In New Zealand, gambling activities are subject to strict legal regulation. The application and issuance of gambling licenses are managed by a specialized agency under the New Zealand government, ensuring the legality, fairness, and transparency of gambling activities.
Playcasino.co.nz has released a new comprehensive guide to payment methods for online casino players in New Zealand. The guide highlights the growing trend of mobile casino payment solutions among New Zealand players and details various payment methods available on the market.According to industry o
New Zealand Authorities Crack Down on Gambling InfluencersFirstly, New Zealand authorities have begun to crack down on social media influencers promoting offshore online gambling sites.According to RNZ, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has issued its first notice to remove promoters of illeg
Indigenous leaders complain that there have been no discussions with the communities most vulnerable to gambling-related harm.New Zealand.- Iwi leaders expressed theiropposition to the bill that seeks to open the New Zealand online gambling marketto up to 15 operators. According to Radio New Zealand
The South Pacific nation of New Zealand has just taken a huge stride forward in its bid to introduce a regulated online casino market as early as 2026.Championed by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden, New Zealand lawmakers have been pressing hard to introduce an iGaming framework as the cou
According to current New Zealand law, TAB NZ (New Zealand Racing and Betting Company) is prohibited from providing online casino gambling services due to its status as a statutory body. Despite this, TAB still hopes the government will amend the relevant laws to allow it to participate in New Zealan
The TAB is barred from offering online casino gambling under current New Zealand laws.New Zealand.- It’s been reported that TAB NZ urged the New Zealand government to change the law to allow it to apply for one of New Zealand’s upcoming online casino licences. RNZ reports that it offered to pay NZ$1
Entain Posts Robust 2024 Financials, Expects Continued GrowthGlobal gaming giant Entain PLC has posted stable 2024 financials, reflecting a solid recovery in key markets and impressive online growth. The group recorded a 7% year-on-year net gaming revenue (NGR) increase to £5.16 billion ($6.67 billi
Regulating the Game Sydney 2025 will take place from March 10 to 13 at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.Press release.- The countdown is almost over—only seven days remain untilRegulating the Game 2025 Sydney, where the global gambling regulation community will gather for a transformative week of
Sky City and TAB have written to the government to raise concerns about the plan to grant 15 licences for online casinos.New Zealand.- SkyCity and the TAB have reportedly written to minister of internal affairsBrooke van Velden to oppose the government’s plan to open the online gambling market to up
As the government auctions online casino licenses for the first time, foreign companies are expected to dominate New Zealand's internet gambling market.According to documents obtained by RNZ, local operators are concerned that large overseas companies will erode their market share and transfer gambl
I think I’ve used the quote below from Albert Einstein over a hundred times in various articles and classes I have given over the years. But it always seems worth repeating:“Once you stop learning, you start dying.”At the same time, I’ll agree that it is not so easy to keep learning about our world
Fresh off winning the 2024 Product Innovation of the Year award at the Global Gaming Expo, Light & Wonder is making waves with its AI-powered platform, ENGAGE AI. Already in pilot programs across the U.S., Australia and New Zealand, the platform is also generating buzz in Asia, offering a game-c
Chief executive Dean Shannon says the resignations are unrelated to the AUSTRAC investigation in Australia.Australia.- Two senior executives at Entain have resigned just days after Gavin Isaacs stepped down as CEO. Lachlan Fitt, who served as chief financial officer (CFO) at Entain Australia, and Ca
So how did we get here? What fueled this massive shift to mobile? And more importantly, where is iGaming heading next? Let’s explore. Not long ago, gambling meant a trip to the local casino, a pocket full of cash, and the sound of clinking coins in a slot machine. Today, the experience has shifted t
The streaming platform Paramount+ is under investigation for airing advertisements of the offshore betting company 8Xbet during the A-League match between Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar in New Zealand.These digitally imposed advertisements were broadcast in both Australia and New Zealand, pote