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Taralynn Engels is a seasoned casino news writer with a passion for keeping her readers up-to-date with the latest happenings in the gambling industry. With over five years of professional writing experience, Taralynn has developed a deep understanding of the casino industry and a knack for delivering engaging and informative content. Aside from her in-depth knowledge of the casino industry, Taralynn possesses excellent writing skills that allow her to craft captivating narratives that keep readers hooked until the last word. Her ability to simplify complex concepts and present them in an accessible manner guarantees that her articles are enjoyed by both seasoned casino enthusiasts and newcomers alike.


Dunedin Casino Allegedly Using Face Recognition CCTV

Face Recognition Claims at Dunedin Casino – NZ Tech News

Recently updated on May 20th, 2026New Zealand businesses are investing in face recognition technology to identify their customers. More specifically, overseas retailers are using it to identify shoplifters. What’s more, law enforcement agencies use the same tech to track down criminals. So, what else can face recognition be used for in NZ? Well, Foodstuffs supermarkets […]

November Tournaments: King Johnnie & Wild Card City

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Recently updated on May 20th, 2026November tournaments are starting on the Playson and Wazdan networks, with $50 000 (each) in prizes waiting to be claimed. The Wazdan Cash Drops will start on 19 November, while the Playson Cashfalls start on 20 November. If you want to enter, you can sign up at King Jonnie Casino or […]

Sportsbet Getting New Games from SportCaller

SportCaller inks Game deal with Sportsbet – NZ Casino News

Recently updated on May 17th, 2026SportCaller will soon be providing their innovative ‘prediction’ games to Sportsbet. The two gaming firms signed a deal that will see gamblers get a range of ‘localised’ titles to enjoy. SportCaller offers free-to-play games as well as real money gaming options. At the moment, Sportsbet features one of their free […]

Twitch is Counter-Suing a Streamer Who Promoted Gambling

Twitch Streaming Service Countersues Gamer – NZ Gaming News

Recently updated on May 16th, 2026Twitch Interactive is a live-streaming service used mainly by ‘celebrity’ gamers. These gamers make money from live-streams and promotional deals. Some even advertise specific services for the games they play. However, one ‘celebrity’ was banned from Twitch in 2016 after using the platform to promote a skin betting site he […]

Yggdrasil Gaming Releases New Untamed Wild Pokie Game

Untamed Wild Pokie New Zealand

Recently updated on May 16th, 2026Hop on an exciting journey and travel to a peaceful forest where you will meet a wide range of powerful creatures in this new pokie game called Untamed Wild. The game is powered by one of the leading casino software developers – Yggdrasil Gaming. As we all may know, outdoor […]

US Supreme Court Lifts PASPA

Supreme Court overturns US Betting Ban – NZ Gambling News

Recently updated on May 15th, 2026In a landmark decision of six votes to three, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned a congressional ban on sports betting. This ban, known as the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992, has been contested by New Jersey. Lower courts ruled against the state […]

Helen Whately New Minister In Charge of UK Gambling Industry

Helen Whately UK

Recently updated on May 15th, 2026Helen Whately has been appointed by the DCMS, Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sports, as a new minister that will oversee the British gambling industry. Whately is the current Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent. Helen Whately is taking over from Rebecca Pow. She is reportedly moving […]

SkyCity Entertainment Group Financial Results Released

Skycity Entertainment Group NZ

Recently updated on May 14th, 2026New Zealand based company, SkyCity Entertainment Group, responsible for three casinos, has not managed to achieve a high turnover in the previous fiscal. This has been attributed to players from Asia and Australia. In their recent financial reports, SkyCity Entertainment Group announced that revenue has dropped by 2.5% in the […]

Gordon Vayo Sues PokerStars over Winnings

Gordon Vayo Suing PokerStars for Non-payment – NZ Poker News

Recently updated on May 14th, 2026Whenever a famous poker player wins in a tournament, you’d expect payouts to be a breeze. However, for Gordon Vayo, this was not the case with PokerStars after their Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) tournament. The professional player won an online game of No Limit Hold’em with a buy-in […]

Microgaming Partners with Neon Valley Studios

Microgaming Partners with Neon Valley Studios

Recently updated on May 14th, 2026Casino gaming giant, Microgaming is increasing its independent studio roster with the addition of Neon Valley Studios. The new partnership has already yielded new casino games for NZ players to enjoy. The association with the Microgaming allows players to receive the most popular story-driven casino pokies games with state-of-the-art graphics. […]

Exclusive Christmas Countdown Bonuses 2026

Christmas Countdown Bonuses 2021

Recently updated on May 14th, 2026Christmas Countdown bonuses are the best way to earn extra cash this festive season from sites like Wild Card City, King Johnnie, and Jackpot Jill. We’ve rounded up the best Christmas casino bonuses below to help you count down to the most wonderful time of year. These exclusive offers include […]

Halloween Casino Bonus List for 2026

Halloween Bonus Codes

Recently updated on May 13th, 2026If you’re looking to get into the spooky spirit, then we’ve got some Halloween bonuses for you. These offers are exclusive to NZ players, so grab them while you can! All of the bonus money offers we’ve found are exclusively available for brand-new Halloween slots. With that said, let’s get […]

Is Blackjack and 21 The Same Game?

Types of Blackjack and 21 Games

Recently updated on May 11th, 2026Yes, Blackjack and 21 are the same game, but you might find some online casino games with different rules. For example, two online blackjack games, Spanish 21 and Pontoon 21, have similar rules, with a few twists. You might encounter Blackjack and 21 as names for the popular card game […]

EA Games’ CEO Claims Loot Boxes aren’t Gambling

EA Games CEO contests Loot Box Gambling Claims – NZ Gaming News

Recently updated on May 10th, 2026Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA Games, told investors this week that loot boxes shouldn’t be considered gambling. Electronic Arts, EA for short, was responsible for current investigations on loot crates because of their Star Wars: Battlefront II game. However, they removed the controversial prizes shortly after pre-release players complained about […]

UK Gambling Operators to Fund Problem Gambling Treatment

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Recently updated on May 7th, 2026In order to fund problem gambling treatment, the biggest gambling businesses in the United Kingdom have recently pledged that they will increase their contribution to the state’s government. This is to help fight the high problem gambling rates. The owners of bet365, William Hill, VC Holdings’ Ladbroke Coral, SkyBet and […]

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