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Industry
November 13, 2024
New Zealand Mulls Over New Rules as iGaming Legislation Looms
New Zealand is considering new measures to protect younger audiences from gambling harm. To that end, lawmakers plan to limit the number of overall iGaming licenses, require licensees to set up an age verification system, and ban gambling ads that might appeal to children. New Zealand Wants to Launch Legal iGaming The new measures come […]
Industry
November 11, 2024
New Zealand: Woman Avoids Prison After $200K Gambling Theft
Gambling addiction can often lead to people accumulating significant debt or in some cases even engaging in unlawful actions. Such a gambling problem nearly landed a Kapiti, New Zealand woman in jail after she stole thousands of dollars from her employer. After Stealing More than NZ$300K, the Woman Was Sentenced to Community Detention That is […]
Industry
November 4, 2024
New Zealand Plans to Regulate Online Gambling by 2026
It may be a few years before New Zealand residents can enjoy legal online gambling. Yet, lawmakers are working on the matter and legislation is expected to be implemented by 2026. Until then, however, iGaming is only possible via unlicensed or offshore operators as the country lacks laws regarding online gambling. Legalizing iGaming Will Help […]
Industry
September 3, 2024
NZ Asks Citizens to Weigh in on Gambling Harm Prevention Strategy
Matt Doocey, New Zealand’s Minister for Mental Health, has urged New Zealanders to share their thoughts on the government’s gambling harm prevention strategy. Doocey’s encouragement comes just in time for Gambling Harm Awareness Week, an annual initiative that seeks to promote safer gambling and raise awareness of the dangers posed by irresponsible play. New Zealand […]
Industry
August 2, 2024
NZ Illegal Poker Host Ordered by Court to Surrender NZ$620K
A man from Lower Hutt, a city in the Wellington Region of New Zealand, convicted of money laundering and illegal gambling, was recently ordered by a court to forfeit a sum of nearly NZ$620,000 ($369,200). The case involved a man identified with the initials T.M.T., who was convicted of organizing high-stake poker games both online […]
Industry
July 30, 2024
New Zealand Government Opens Online Casino Licensing Process
In a significant shift, the New Zealand government has announced plans to auction off licenses for online casinos. The country is introducing measures to regulate gambling activity, minimize gambling harm, and bolster tax revenues. While such a dynamic shift will be challenging, New Zealand remains confident that liberalizing its gambling market will bring significant positives. […]
Business
July 16, 2024
SkyCity’s New CEO Steps into the Office, New CFO Named
SkyCity Entertainment Group announced on July 15 that its newly designated chief executive officer has stepped into the office. Jason Walbridge, who was selected as the next CEO in April, succeeded Julian Cook, who transferred to a directorial role. In the meantime, Callum Mallett stepped down from the role of interim chief executive officer. Mallet […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
NZ Gambling Support Charity Warns iGaming Impacts Children
The popularity of mobile betting on sports and online gambling activities continues to grow across the globe. With smartphones in every pocket, gambling online has never been easier, even in jurisdictions that do not permit sports wagering or online casinos. Besides posing a risk of excessive spending, the online gambling sector impacts not only adults […]
Industry
June 18, 2024
Auckland Problem Gambler Loses High Court Appeal Over Theft
Across the globe, gambling addiction often falls in treatment categories with other serious addictions such as ones to alcohol or drugs. Excessive gambling and chasing losses often push people into unlawful activities with the list including tax fraud, scams or in serious cases even violent crimes or robberies. In one case, a gambling addict from […]
Industry
June 17, 2024
New Zealand: Bank Teller Steals from Customers to Fuel Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction can often lead to dire consequences, especially for people who have easy access to money. This is precisely the case of a former bank teller who faces nearly ten charges after allegedly stealing money from elderly and people with health issues to fuel her gambling addiction. The criminal case involves a woman from […]
