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Melco Resorts Puts Off Acquiring Crown Shares Following Investigation into the Deal

Recently updated on January 28th, 2026Melco Resorts and Entertainment, an Asian casino operator, has put off the purchase of a large portion of shares in Crown Resorts. This follows an announcement by the NSW, New South Wales, which is the governing body for Independent Liquor & Gaming that it is investigating the business deal. On […]

Fox Countersues Genting Resort Over Failed Theme Park

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Recently updated on January 28th, 2026Fox Entertainment is striking back at Genting with a US$46.4 million (NZ$67.83 million) countersuit. In case you missed it, Fox cancelled its licence for its Fox World theme park. Which has yet to be completed at the Resorts World Genting complex in Malaysia. Fox, together with The Walt Disney Company […]

Sportsbet Suing Sportingbet Over Trademark

Sportingbet Triggers AU Trademark Battle – NZ Gambling News

Recently updated on January 27th, 2026Paddy Power-owned Sportsbet has moved to sue CrownBet-owned Sportingbet over their planned trademark in Australia. Sportsbet filed a statement of claims against CrownBet on 21 June. This comes after the bookmaker failed to win the bid for the William Hill brand when the UK bookmaker decided to sell. This was […]

Illegal Gambling in Australia is estimated at NZ$293 Billion

australian illegal gambling market cost NZ$293 Billion

Recently updated on January 27th, 2026The Asian Racing Federation (AFR) from Hong Kong released a report stating Australia’s illegal gambling market will be worth AU$2 billion (NZ$293 Billion) by 2020 The report was done for Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore and South Africa. According to the reporting of the Australian Financial Review, Australia loses […]

Paddy Power Suspends Royal Twins Novelty Bet

Novelty Bet on Royal Twins Suspended by Paddy Power – NZ News

Recently updated on January 26th, 2026Novelty bets offered on Prince Harry’s first child have been suspended by Paddy Power after suspected inside information. In particular, the bookmaker has suspended bets on the possibility of twins. According to reports, gamblers placed ‘a flurry of bets’ on 24 November for twins. As a result, Paddy Power refuses […]

Tourism Committee all in for Brazilian Casinos

Brazilian Casino Could Boost Tourism - NZ News

Recently updated on January 26th, 2026Gambling laws in Brazil have been pending for years, with different bills being stalled in federal talks. This week, the Tourism Committee has called for Brazilian casinos to be legalised to boost tourist revenues. Paulo Azi, Federal Deputy for the organisation, spoke to local news outlets after launching the electronic […]

Latest GTA Online Diamond Casino Update Barred

GTA Online Diamond Casino Gets Blocked

Recently updated on January 25th, 2026Grand Theft Auto’s latest casino update has caused some commotion. The update went live yesterday and has already been banned in some countries. Grand theft Auto is an action-packed video game series, which was first released in 1997. The game has become a pop culture classic with each new release […]

New Jersey Regulator Fines PlaySugarHouse Casino for Underage Gambling

PlaySugarHouse Online Casino

Recently updated on January 25th, 2026PlaySugarHouse casino is in hot water for an underage gambling charge laid in New Jersey. They have agreed to pay a fine of $30,000. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement gave a harsh fine to the gaming operator of the PlaySugarHouse casino for allowing underage players to gamble for […]

Pause the Pokies Reveals Waiuku Problem Gambling

Waiuku Pokies Gambling-Related Harm Rising – NZ Gambling News

Recently updated on January 25th, 2026Gambling Harm Awareness week, also called ‘Pause the Pokies’, was held in early September. The initiative, headed by the Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF), was meant to raise awareness in New Zealand. However, statistics from Pause the Pokies have revealed a larger problem. In Waiuku specifically, PGF experts have shared shocking […]

Councillor Wary Over SkyCity Adding 60 More Pokies

Recently updated on January 24th, 2026The move to add 60 more slot machines in New Zealand’s marquee gambling establishment, SKYCITY received backlash from Hamilton City Councillor. Dave Macpherson cited gambling as the root cause of some of the social ills that plague Kiwis. The councillor went as far as quoting the latest gambling addiction statistics […]

Microgaming Announces Launch of Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx

Microgaming Jungle Jim

Recently updated on January 24th, 2026 Microgaming, the slot machine manufacturer and powerhouse, has announced the coming return of its iconic Jungle Jim slot earlier this month. This signifies the games second return after its successful debut three years ago. Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx has 5 by 5 reels and 50 paylines. The […]

ASA Suspends BetIndex Gambling Adverts on Facebook

BetIndex Gambling Advert Banned

Recently updated on January 24th, 2026The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has suspended BetIndex Gambling adverts on Facebook for showing young football players. The ASA found a paid Facebook advert on Football Index on the 20th of May 2019 that promoted the gambling application. In the advert text, there was mention of Jadon Sancho, a young […]

Live Texas Hold’em Released by Evolution Gaming

Live Texas Hold’em New Zealand

Recently updated on January 24th, 2026Evolution Gaming has released an all-new title for their selection of Live Dealer casino games. This week, Kiwi players can enjoy Live Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker at participating casinos online. The game features a progressive jackpot and mobile optimisation. As one of the largest live casino game developers in the […]

Lotto New Zealand Recognised for Responsible Gambling Program

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Recently updated on January 23rd, 2026Lotto New Zealand places emphasis first and foremost on safe and responsible gambling for Kiwis. The World Lottery Association has affirmed this by awarding our national lottery operator with a Level 4 Responsible Gaming Certification. A Level 4 certificate is the highest accolade or certification a lottery organisation can receive. […]

New Irish Gambling Law Can Cause a Hike in Money Laundering

Irish Gambling Law

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2026The Irish Independent regulators fear that a likely growth brought to the wager permitted on electronic betting machines can promote a rise in money laundering. Teacha Dala (TDs) sees that the suggested bigger gambling machines were brought in because of the new Irish Gambling Law. This means that people can […]

Can I Withdraw My Casino Bonus?

Can I Withdraw My Casino Bonus

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2026 No, you can’t withdraw your casino bonus shortly after claiming it at online casinos. If you’re interested in “when can I withdraw my casino bonus?” then this is the guide for you. Online gambling sites offer bonuses to draw new players and show off the best games they have. […]

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