Business
February 15, 2024
Entain Strikes Sponsorship Deals in Australia and New Zealand
Ladbrokes, the Entain-owned betting brand, has enhanced its regional sponsorship agreement with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in Australia. The two-year deal will see the branding in the Octagon and during UFC broadcasts in Australia transition from the neds brand to Ladbrokes. Entain also recently secured a 25-year strategic partnering agreement in New Zealand to […]
Legal
February 12, 2024
SkyCity Risks Civil Proceedings Because of AML Failures in New Zealand
SkyCity Entertainment’s SkyCity Casino Management (SCML) brand has found itself in hot water in New Zealand as the local Department of Internal Affairs prepares to launch civil proceedings against the operator. The case is set to be filed in four days and stems from alleged AML violations. According to the department, the gambling company has […]
Industry
November 20, 2023
New Zealand Struggles with a Surge in Underage Gambling
An investigation by the New Zealand Herald highlighted the rising issue of online gambling activities during school hours. The country’s outdated regulation offers little protection from gambling harm, leaving its most vulnerable groups at risk. Experts warn that exposure to gambling from an early age can have significant repercussions later in life, urging the government […]
Business
October 5, 2023
White Hat Agrees to Power Christchurch Casino’s Online Offering
White Hat Gaming, the leading iGaming platform and technology provider, powering the global betting and gaming sector, announced a new partnership, allowing it to significantly expand the reach of its technology. On Thursday, the company revealed it joined forces with the leading casino operator in New Zealand, Christchurch Casino. Under the terms of the new […]
Casino
September 4, 2023
SkyCity May Have License Suspended in New Zealand
The suspension that SkyCity Entertainment Group is looking at has to do with an application by the Secretary of the Department of Internal Affairs, which specifically addresses a case from February 2022 and has to do with a complaint from a customer who gambled at the SkyCity Auckland property between August 2017 and February 2021. […]
Industry
August 30, 2023
New Zealand: National Party Wants to Tax Offshore Online Gambling
Ahead of New Zealand’s general elections, planned for October, intense competition is expected. Amid concerns about increasing inflation, high taxes and high-interest rates, the National Party and Labor Party are expected to clash but who will be the winner remains to be seen. On Wednesday this week, the National Party uncovered details regarding an extensive […]
Business
August 25, 2023
Anna Stove to Take On Role of Interim Chair at TAB NZ
TAB NZ, the single racing sports betting agency in New Zealand, confirmed changes to its senior-level management earlier this week. The company revealed that Hon Kieran McAnulty, the Minister for Racing, appointed Anna Stove as the new interim chair of TAB NZ, replacing its current chair, Mark Stewart, who will be stepping down at the […]
Industry
August 21, 2023
Scientific Games to Replace Lotto NZ’s Core and Online Gaming Systems
New Zealand’s National Lottery, Lotto NZ, has selected Scientific Games as its new systems technology provider. As a result, the provider will roll out its next-gen technology, replacing the lottery’s existing core gaming system and online gaming system. Scientific Games’ solution will power Lotto NZ with a lottery retail system, retail point-of-sale technology, a digital […]
Sports
June 27, 2023
FIFA Adds New Zealand Gambling Sponsor for Women’s World Cup
TAB is a licensed entity operated as a state monopoly in New Zealand. The agreement was revealed on Monday and it marks the first time that the organizaiton has agreed to such a partnership, which covers the Women’s World Cup. New Zealand Welcomes Women’s World Cup and Gambling Sponsorship Due to take place in New […]
Industry
June 14, 2023
New Zealand Lawmakers Consider Tough Rules for Pokies
Similar to Australia, poker machines, also popular as pokies, are available in New Zealand. Such gambling devices are positioned within bars, pubs or other establishments authorized to have them. But while licensed gambling operators pay their taxes and contribute to good causes, fears about problem gambling raise concerns. Recently, the Stuff told the story of […]
