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

Recently updated on March 6th, 2026The 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, 2026F888 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 […]

Rising Share Price of Flutter Entertainment Causes Rumors

Recently updated on March 4th, 2026The owner of the Paddy Power brand, Flutter Entertainment stated that he didn’t understand the reason for the increased shares. On the other hand, there have been rumors that another business could have an interest in the Irish gambling company. The large outflow in the share price of the behemoth, […]

Dutch Council of State rules for Payment Service Providers

Dutch Council of State sides with Payment Service Providers

Recently updated on March 4th, 2026The Dutch Council of State has ruled against punishing payment service providers offering their options online at illegal casinos. As a result, the Gaming Authority may no longer go after service providers in the Netherlands. Unlicensed iGaming operators may still be investigated, but online banking services will be protected by […]

Betting on the Oscars 2018

NZ Betting on the Oscars 2018

Recently updated on March 2nd, 2026On 4 March, Hollywood’s best and brightest will take to the red carpet for the biggest award ceremony in the business. While the awards season has been exciting, the Oscars, or Academy Awards, are the most important for actors. After all, no one can forget the ‘La La Land/Moonlight’ Best […]

FC Barcelona joins All-New eSports Football League

FC Barcelona eSports Partnership NZ

Recently updated on March 1st, 2026An all-new eSports league, named eFootball.Pro, will begin their first tournament in the coming weeks. Founded in 2016, the league has partnered with Japanese gaming giant, Konami, to feature their Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2018 edition. Gerard Pique is the President and founder of eFootball.Pro as well as centre-half for […]

Draftkings Partners Caesars Entertainment

DraftKings Caesars deal

Recently updated on February 27th, 2026DraftKings 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 […]

Melco Resorts is now Hiring for Cyprus Casino Resort

Cyprus Casino Staff Hiring - NZ News

Recently updated on February 27th, 2026While other international casino operators are hedging their bets, Melco Resorts & Entertainment are forging ahead with their expansion plans. The Hong Kong-based gaming firm has a firm hold on the biggest gambling hubs in the world. This includes resorts in Macau, the Philippines and now, Europe. Despite some growing […]

UKGC Calls for Consultations about the Ban on Credit Gambling

UKGC to Ban Credit Gambling

Recently updated on February 27th, 2026A ban on credit gambling in the United Kingdom will be investigated next month by the UK Gambling Commission. After calls for evidence in February, the regulator will now begin consulting with the gambling and financial sectors about the harms of gambling with borrowed money or credit. Credit gambling is […]

Councillors Open Public Submissions for SkyCity’s Application

submissions for SkyCity's Pokies Application

Recently updated on February 26th, 2026The 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 […]

Wynn Boston Harbour Project Investigated by Regulator

Wynn Boston Harbour Investigated

Recently updated on February 26th, 2026The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is still investigating Wynn Resorts after allegations surfaced against Steve Wynn. In January, Mr Wynn has been accused by many women of sexual misconduct. These allegations sparked an investigation from the MGC, where Wynn Resorts is constructing a US$2.4 billion (±NZ$3 billion) project based in […]

RTG Releases New Cubee Online Pokie

Cubee online Pokie NZ

Recently updated on February 25th, 2026Join 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 […]

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 […]

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