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Is Keno a Bad Bet?

Is Keno a Bad Bet Online?

Recently updated on February 25th, 2026Playing keno is a bad bet if you’re planning on winning large sums of money these days, but not for the reasons you think. Most online gambling sites offer the game to players because it’s good for their bottom line, just not yours. While it’s fun to play a few […]

NZ Gambling Act Reforms Tabled for Public Discussion

NZ Gambling Act Reforms Public Contributions

Recently updated on February 25th, 2026Gambling Act reforms are now up for discussion by the government and public after coming up for review on 31 July. Currently, the legislation is not specific enough about Internet gambling, which will be the main focus for the reforms by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). However, the suggestions […]

Steve Wynn and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Reach a Settlement

Steve Wynn & the MGC Reach a Settlement

Recently updated on February 23rd, 2026There 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 […]

US MegaMillions Betting Surges in Australia

US MegaMillions Betting Legality in Australia – NZ Gambling News

Recently updated on February 23rd, 2026Despite calls for banning third-party betting on lotteries, Australian bets are reportedly rising for the US MegaMillions. According to TheLotter.com, AU ticket sales have ‘sky-rocketed’, along with bets. Many punters have been using Lottoland and TheLotter.com to place their bets, probably for the last time. The jackpot for the American […]

50% of English Premier League Clubs Will Be Sponsored by Betting Operators in 2020

Recently updated on February 22nd, 2026Although there has been much conflict over the increasing presence of the gambling sponsors in the English Premier League, it has been confirmed that half of the teams competing in the league will have a gambling-related shirt sponsor in the upcoming season. The news comes with the announcement that shirt […]

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

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Recently updated on February 22nd, 2026A 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 […]

Rogue eSports Team Change the Game

Rogue eSports Team Change the Game - NZ Gaming

Recently updated on February 21st, 2026In a field dominated by excellent Asian teams, Rogue eSports has made a name for American gaming. The Las Vegas-based team is fresh off a global championship win for Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO). What’s more, their Overwatch team earned roughly US$250 000 while competing internationally. All of this has […]

Tauranga City Council Introduces ‘Sinking Lid’ Policy

Tauranga City Council Won’t Approve Any New Pokies

Recently updated on February 21st, 2026On 14 March, Tauranga City Council will adopt a new policy for poker machines. According to reports, the ‘sinking lid’ policy will stop any new gaming venues from opening in Tauranga. More so, new pokie machines will not be approved. These measures are expected to help residential areas affected by […]

Betsoft Gaming Partners with River iGaming in New Venture

Betsoft Gaming River iGaming Deal

Recently updated on February 20th, 2026Betsoft 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, 2026Gambling 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 […]

World Cup Group Matches Surprise Bookies

Group Matches stun World Cup Bettors – NZ Betting News

Recently updated on February 19th, 2026As usual, the FIFA World Cup is stunning bookies and gamblers across the globe. With favourites slightly trailing, the group matches are proving to be a surprise on all fronts. While many are speculating who will win the trophy, there are only a few favourites left after initial showdowns. Brazil […]

New Japanese Gambling Regulations Considered

Japanese Gambling Laws Forthcoming 2018

Recently updated on February 19th, 2026Despite major setbacks of a political nature, more Japanese gambling addiction laws are expected to be approved next month. One new proposal aims to limit casino visits allowed for Japanese citizens to just ten a month. This measure is expected to curb further gambling addiction cases in the country. However, […]

Mega Millions NZ$2.2 Billion Jackpot Still Unclaimed

Mega Millions Lottery jackpot unclaimed in USA

Recently updated on February 18th, 2026In 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, 2026In 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 […]

World Poker Tour AUS 2019

World Poker Tour Aus

Recently updated on February 16th, 2026The World Poker Tour in partnership with the Star Gold Coast Casino in Queensland has announced the first WTP poker tournament in Australia. The festival is set to take place from 27 September to 7 October. There have been a total of 7 events scheduled for the day with buy-ins […]

Best Slots to Celebrate Valentines

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Recently updated on February 16th, 2026Valentine’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 […]

Daniel Sturridge Accused of Gambling by UK Football Association

Daniel Sturridge Accused of Misconduct by FA – NZ Sports News

Recently updated on February 14th, 2026Due to a crackdown by the UK’s Football Association (FA), Daniel Sturridge has been accused of placing bets. Sturridge has not confirmed these accusations, but there appears to be evidence. Further, the footballer will need to make a formal response by 20 November. According to reports, the former Liverpool player […]

Bede Gaming Seals a Deal with AGS

Bede Gaming Seals a Deal with AGS

Recently updated on February 14th, 2026Bede 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 […]

Lack of Gaming Addiction Research could create Panic

Gaming Addiction Disorder NZ

Recently updated on February 14th, 2026The World Health Organisation (WHO) is considering classifying gaming addiction as a mental disorder. However, there is no exact research to back up the possible classification. What’s more, a draft by WHO lists criteria used to identify gambling addiction as a way to identify a gaming disorder. This approach could […]

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