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Industry
August 22, 2022
Study: 5.8% of Global Adult Population Has Gambling Problem
Dr Simone Rodda from the Auckland University of Technology has co-authored a new study which considered results from other studies that focus on understanding problem gambling and how accessible treatment services are. According to Dr Rodda’s conclusions, most people suffering from gambling problems are unlikely to access such options at all. Understanding Problem Gambling and […]
Sports
August 1, 2022
TAB NZ Shares June Monthly Trading Update, Reported Profit Is $11M
TAB New Zealand has shared the June 2022 monthly trading update as a part of the 2021/2022 financial year. The report states that the performance was down on the positive trend of the year as turnover reached $197.3 million, which is 3.9% below budget. Gross betting revenue was 3.2% down on budget ($31.6 million) and […]
Industry
July 1, 2022
Increased Foot Traffic in May Could Not Help TAB NZ Meet Budget
New Zealand betting services provider TAB NZ released today its tenth monthly trading update for the 2021/22 financial year covering the performance in May 2022. Financial Performance Indicators TAB NZ failed to meet its turnover budget targets in May despite the slight ease of the impact of the current coronavirus outbreak which resulted in increased […]
Industry
June 27, 2022
New Zealand to Spend $75M on New Gambling-Harm Prevention Program
The Labor government in New Zealand is realizing the urgency of acting quickly in addressing a societal ill that has been putting people at risk. Problem gambling is a growing issue in the country and the government now wants to focus more efforts on ensuring that it is able to successfully minimize gambling-related harm. New […]
Industry
May 25, 2022
TAB NZ Announces Above-Budget Performance in April
At the beginning of January, TAB NZ appointed Mike Tod as its new chief executive with the intent to help maximize its profits, support local communities, and boost returns to sports organizations in the country. Now, the New Zealand-based racing and sports betting agency announced surprising profit and revenue figures for April. The numbers went […]
Poker
May 11, 2022
NZ Poker Player-Turned Drug Dealer Arrested, Authorities Seize His Assets
Shane Tamihana, a former pro poker player, has had all of his assets seized by New Zealand authorities after he was arrested for being included in a massive methamphetamine ring. Drugs destroyed him and a judge sentenced him to 13 years in prison. Tamihana Was a Successful and Uprising Poker Player While dealing drugs, Tamihana […]
Casino
April 26, 2022
Waikato Region Gamblers Lose $150,000 on Pokies Daily
Waikato communities in New Zealand have borne the brunt of gambling, with the regions experiencing the direct negative impact of the activity affecting some of the poorest people in the country. Both Pasifika and Māori are struggling with keeping their gambling under control as locals have been increasingly turning to poker machines that are omnipresent […]
Casino
April 18, 2022
New Zealand South Waikato Community Struggles with Gambling
Gambling impacts individual communities differently and this is precisely what happens in the case of South Waikato in New Zealand. The district has been heavily influenced by the gambling which has taken a turn for the worse, leading to financial morose and a variety of issues in the population. South Waikato Bears the Brunt of […]
Casino
March 23, 2022
SkyCity Casino Fails Responsible Gambling Efforts, Report
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) in New Zealand launched an audit into SkyCity Casino’s business in Auckland back in 2019. The audit was finalized in 2021, but the results were released only recently. It comes as an unpleasant surprise that the audit found the casino failed in nine out of 10 areas of compliance, […]
Industry
January 25, 2022
New Zealand’s Pokies Association Pushing for Lower Problem Gambling Rates
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has proposed a 26% increase ($16 million) in the problem gambling levy budget over the upcoming three years. Half of the increase would be supported by profits collected from the Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand (GMANZ), one of the four contributors to the levy. While reiterating its full support […]