Industry
February 20, 2025
Two Major Executives Depart from Entain Australia and New Zealand
Earlier this month, the leading gaming and entertainment company, parent to globally recognizable brands, Entain, announced the unexpected departure of its CEO, Gavin Isaacs. Now, a newly released report suggests another major switch in the company’s leadership, this time affecting its New Zealand and Australia operations. Lachlan Fitt and Cameron Rodger Leaving Entain It was […]
Industry
February 3, 2025
SkyCity Auckland Expansion Plan Sparks Backlash
SkyCity’s plan to construct an expansive outdoor smoking deck at its Auckland casino has come under scrutiny from public health groups and gambling harm advocates. The controversial project will allow more clients to gamble and smoke at the same time, raising alarms about its health and social impacts. Such a move also threatens to further […]
Industry
January 22, 2025
Rangitīkei District Council in New Zealand Takes a Look at Gambling Rules
The Rangitīkei District Council in New Zealand has kicked off a public discussion to examine its Gambling Venue (Class 4) Policy and TAB Venue Policy. These rules, which control how gambling establishments and pokies operate, need to be checked every three years. This ensures they follow national laws and meet what the community wants. Rangitīkei […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
NZ Harm Prevention Agency: Gambling Has Been Normalized Among Children
Officials from the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand have stated that buying gambling products has been normalized among those aged under 18 and this is a big issue. The Agency Warns Against the Sale of Gambling Products to Children According to New Zealand’s Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF), persons under 18 years old should not […]
Sports
December 11, 2024
New Zealand to Stop Greyhound Racing by 2026 Due to Animal Safety Issues
New Zealand plans to end greyhound racing by August 2026 pointing to ongoing safety problems for the animals. This choice comes after years of pushback and several probes that showed many dogs got hurt or died in races, and some breeders did not treat them well. Deputy PM Peters Calls for End to Greyhound Racing […]
Industry
December 9, 2024
NZ Racing Minister Calls for TAB to Govern Online Betting
Planning changes to its gambling industry, New Zealand hinted at the possibility of introducing legal online gambling. While the country is considering regulating iGaming by 2026, a new proposal calls for changes to the existing framework that would propel the monopoly of the operator TAB NZ. TAB NZ May Grow Its Monopoly Model Currently, TAB […]
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 […]