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SkyCity to Launch Offshore Online Casino

Recently updated on March 10th, 2019Sky City is forging ahead with their plans of an offshore-based online casino. In New Zealand, Internet casinos cannot operate directly out of the country however Kiwis are allowed to gamble online. Sky city has seen the market potential and jumped on the opportunity. Already Kiwis spend almost 400 million […]

Zombie Hoard Online Pokie Released by Microgaming

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Recently updated on March 9th, 2019Do you love zombie-theme pokie games? Then, you absolutely have to give Microgaming’s Zombie Hoard a go! Made in collaboration with Slingshot Studios, his undead experience is sure to give you chills and thrills as you fight to survive in this intense but comical pokie game. New Zealanders should be […]

Kiwis Spent NZ$648 on Gambling in 2017/8 Financial Year

Recently updated on March 6th, 2019The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) released the gambling figures last week Thursday revealing that Kiwis spent NZ$2.4 billion on gambling in 2017/8 financial year. When broken down, it means that one Kiwi gambler would have spent around NZ$648 on gambling. The figures were higher than the previous financial year […]

888 Purchases BetBright to Boost Growth in Sports Betting

888 Purchases BetBright to Boost Growth in Sports Betting

Recently updated on March 4th, 2019F888 Holdings Plc announced its acquisition of BetBright, an online sports betting platform for £15 million. 888 purchased the sports betting website to improve its product and technology competencies. Additionally, the new addition will support 888’s longstanding development strategy for its bookmaking business. This is the third purchase deal that […]

Draftkings Partners Caesars Entertainment

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Recently updated on February 27th, 2019DraftKings and Caesars Entertainment have finally reached a sports betting partner deal after a lengthy wait. The partnership will see DraftKings offer its online gambling products in the 14 different states where Caesars already operates. Read on. About the Partner Deal The agreement opens a new path towards future online […]

Councillors Open Public Submissions for SkyCity’s Application

submissions for SkyCity's Pokies Application

Recently updated on February 26th, 2019The Hamilton Councillors could not agree on whether to allow SkyCity to add 60 more pokies to their casino floor. As a result, they have decided to let the public make submissions about the application. SkyCity had sent through an application to the Hamilton City Council requesting to replace three […]

RTG Releases New Cubee Online Pokie

Cubee online Pokie NZ

Recently updated on February 25th, 2019Join a thrilling expedition through time with Realtime Gaming (RTG)’s new online pokie game – Cubee. Go on an exciting adventure as Cubee leaps through time warps, passes the Stone Age all the way to the era of Pirates and finally to the Viking age. During your adventure in this […]

Steve Wynn and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Reach a Settlement

Steve Wynn & the MGC Reach a Settlement

Recently updated on February 23rd, 2019There seems to be good news coming the way of former Wynn Resorts CEO, Steve Wynn. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission decided to settle the lawsuit filed last November against the casino magnate over alleged misconduct. 2018 was a turbulent year for the American billionaire, with numerous scandals that culminated in […]

Roofer Gambles His Company into NZ$418,548 Tax Debt

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Recently updated on February 22nd, 2019A roofer from Christchurch, New Zealand, has had to liquidate his roofing company after he gambled it into more than NZ$418,548 in tax debts. Macaulay Marchant said he was “no scumbag” after he lost his company due to his gambling addiction. He reportedly gambled around NZ$52,319 a week and NZ$313,911 […]

Betsoft Gaming Partners with River iGaming in New Venture

Betsoft Gaming River iGaming Deal

Recently updated on February 20th, 2019Betsoft has brokered a deal with River iGaming a company that services digital gaming companies. The deal came about in the need for expansion on both sides. Betsoft is excited to add its expertise to River iGaming’s growing ventures in the iGaming market. River iGaming is showing impressive growth for […]

PayPal Condemned for Letting Gambling Addicts Surpass Bank Limits

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Recently updated on February 19th, 2019Gambling legislators and watchdogs in the United Kingdom have spoken out against online financial services provider PayPal for allegedly allowing gamblers to circumvent bank limits. Due to this loophole in safety bank limit practices, some gamblers have been using the e-wallet to spend excessive amounts. Reports suggest perhaps even more […]

Mega Millions NZ$2.2 Billion Jackpot Still Unclaimed

Mega Millions Lottery jackpot unclaimed in USA

Recently updated on February 18th, 2019In October 2018, the Mega Millions Lottery in the United States saw the largest single payout jackpot in America’s history. One lucky player managed to win the US$1.5 billion (NZ$2.2 Billion) jackpot. However, the winner is yet to come forward and claim their prize. The ticket was sold in South […]

Norwegian Gaming Authority Bans Malta-Licenced Casino Payments

NorwegianGaming Authority Bans Malta-Licenced Casinos

Recently updated on February 17th, 2019In a report by the Times of Malta, six Malta-based gambling companies had their transactions banned by the Norwegian Gaming Authority, Lotteritilsynet. The watchdog ordered its banks to block all payments linked to gambling-related transactions. Read on for more. According to the spokesperson of NGA, Norwegian banks are restricted from transferring […]

Best Slots to Celebrate Valentines

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Recently updated on February 16th, 2019Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on the 14th of February. Many online slots providers have used this occasion as an inspiration for many of their slot’s titles and themes. To commemorate this day, we have put together a list of some of the popular love slots that celebrate the […]

Bede Gaming Seals a Deal with AGS

Bede Gaming Seals a Deal with AGS

Recently updated on February 14th, 2019Bede Gaming casino software and platform provider was founded in 2011. The gaming software provider is not really a newbie in the industry.  However, it is a relatively new when compared to some of the long-standing leading names in the gambling markets. At this stage of the game, tactical partnerships […]