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 […]
Industry
May 6, 2024
NZ Study Suggests Link Between Problem Gambling and Crime
An unprecedented study on problem gambling in New Zealand has suggested that people struggling with gambling might be more likely to break the law. According to the results, gambling harm may be pushing over 10,000 locals to commit crimes every year. The latest study was compiled by Auckland University of Technology Associate Professor Maria Bellringer […]
Legal
April 26, 2024
Former NZ Trainer Gambled $2M Before Filing for Bankruptcy
Mitchell Kerr, a former harness-racing trainer from New Zealand, has violated the country’s bankruptcy laws by gambling over $1.19 million (converted to USD, current rates), before filing for bankruptcy. This, however, wasn’t Kerr’s only transgression. Kerr used to be a successful trainer with an impressive three-year career. During his time as trainer, he scored 87 […]
Industry
April 9, 2024
Christchurch Venue Manager Admits Stealing $110K in Fake Grant Funds
A former sports director and gambling venue manager in Christchurch, New Zealand, is facing nearly 40 charges for allegedly stealing more than NZ$180,000 ($109,300) in gambling grants. The case involves a person with the initials M.C., who reportedly stole $182,761 ($111,000) in class 4 grants. The fraudulent activity, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) says, […]
Industry
March 14, 2024
New Zealand to Introduce Regulatory Regime for Online Gambling
Currently, New Zealand offers a wide range of gambling activities. Gamblers in the country can enjoy pokies, lotteries, instant games and prize competitions. While there’s plenty of legal action for Kiwis, some gambling activities do not require a license. Ultimately this laxed licensing regime results in losses for the government which may otherwise benefit from […]
