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• Anti-Gambling Campaigners Suggest Public Consultation on NZ Gambling Advertising Ban (9/4/2019)
• Melco Resorts Puts Off Acquiring Crown Shares Following Investigation into the Deal (8/28/2019)
• Singapore Casino Regulator Cites Loot Boxes as Gambling Risk (8/27/2019)
• DIA Discussion Document Draws Criticism in New Zealand (8/26/2019)
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• NBA Superstar Accuses Crown Casinos of Discrimination (8/9/2019)
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• UK Gambling Operators to Fund Problem Gambling Treatment (8/7/2019)
• Warning Slogans in Gambling Adverts Fail to Increase Responsible Gambling Says New Study (8/6/2019)
• NZ Internal Affairs Launches Public Consultation on Online Gambling (8/5/2019)
• Internet Gambling with Credit Cards Could Get Banned in NZ (8/4/2019)
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• Crown Casino to be investigated for Corruption Allegations (7/31/2019)
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• UKGC Calls for Consultations about the Ban on Credit Gambling (7/27/2019)
• Southland Gambling Restrictions Discussed at Council Meeting (7/26/2019)
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• New Irish Gambling Law Can Cause a Hike in Money Laundering (7/23/2019)
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• Betfred Signs Deal with Elite Casino Resorts (7/21/2019)
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• Southland Residents Seek Help from Problem Gambling Organisations (7/19/2019)
• Gambling Accountant Who Stole NZ$44.8 Million Jailed (7/18/2019)
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• Anti-Gambling Group Cry Foul Over Lotto N.Z. Bingo Game (7/14/2019)
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• New Zealand Banks May Restrict Gamblers Similar to AU Banks (7/10/2019)
• PGF Raises Concerns over Racing Industry Reforms (7/8/2019)
• UK Bookmakers to Close a Quarter of Betting Shops (7/7/2019)
• New Zealand Racing Industry Reform Coming in Early 2020 (7/6/2019)
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• PIF Study Reveals Youth Gambling Problem in New Zealand (7/1/2019)
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• Racing Industry to Start Taxing Offshore Bookmakers (4/29/2019)
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• Man Utd Legend Charged for Allegedly Breaking Betting Rules (4/19/2019)
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• Alabama Plans to Legalise State Lottery and Sports Betting (4/6/2019)
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• China Uses Drones to Stop Illegal Gambling (4/4/2019)
• SkyCity Darwin Sale Conditions Met – Sale to Be Completed this Week (4/3/2019)
• Taupō District Council Rejects Pokie Expansions (4/2/2019)
• High-Roller Refuses to Pay $43.3 Million Baccarat Losses Because Dealer Made Mistakes (4/1/2019)
• Gambling Venue Manager Charged by DIA (3/31/2019)
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• Gaming Standards Association helps Japan Set Casino Regulations (3/14/2019)
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• NZCT Installs Facial Recognition Software for Self-Excluded Players (3/11/2019)
• SkyCity to Launch Offshore Online Casino (3/10/2019)
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• DIA Study Finds Kiwis Spent $2.4 Billion on Gambling in 2018 (3/2/2019)
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• Steve Wynn and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Reach a Settlement (2/23/2019)
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• Tauranga City Council Introduces ‘Sinking Lid’ Policy (2/21/2019)
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• Tabcorp Apparently Lodges Complaint Against Lottoland (2/8/2019)
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• The UK Gambling Commission Issues Warning to Gambling Industry (2/3/2019)
• Future of Historic Thames Racing Club Looks Uncertain (2/2/2019)
• LGPA Looking at Shot Tracking to Boost Betting Interests (2/1/2019)
• Fortnite to Ditch Paid Loot Box Microtransactions (1/30/2019)
• Victoria Gamblers Lose Record Amount of Money on Pokies in 2018 (1/29/2019)
• Fox Countersues Genting Resort Over Failed Theme Park (1/28/2019)
• Illegal Gambling in Australia is estimated at NZ$293 Billion (1/27/2019)
• New Jersey Regulator Fines PlaySugarHouse Casino for Underage Gambling (1/25/2019)
• Councillor Wary Over SkyCity Adding 60 More Pokies (1/24/2019)
• New Lara Croft Pokie to be Launched by Microgaming in 2019 (1/23/2019)
• Australian Lawyer Sentenced in Fraud Case (1/22/2019)
• Fortnite Used to Launder Money on the Dark Web (1/16/2019)
• British Airways Criticised for ‘Gambling Ad’ (1/10/2019)
• Gambling with Debit Cards to be Blocked by UK Banks (1/9/2019)
• Christchurch Casino License Review Hearing Underway (12/5/2018)
• Daniel Sturridge Guilty of Violating FA Rules (12/3/2018)
• Paddy Power Suspends Royal Twins Novelty Bet (11/26/2018)
• Daniel Sturridge Accused of Gambling by UK Football Association (11/14/2018)
• SkyCity Darwin Sale estimated at NZ$201 Million (11/13/2018)
• UK Remote Gaming Taxes will Increase in 2019 (11/5/2018)
• US Mega Millions Jackpot Falls Short (10/29/2018)
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• Everest Horse Race Suspends Betting (10/15/2018)
• Global Gaming Awards 2018 Winners Announced (10/12/2018)
• Gambling Sponsor Deals for Scottish Women’s Football Rejected (10/3/2018)
• Perth Banker stole NZ$4 million, Sentenced to Jail Time (10/1/2018)
• English Premier League Sponsorship Values Break Records (9/26/2018)
• Pause the Pokies Reveals Waiuku Problem Gambling (9/25/2018)
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• Imperial Pacific Casino Sees More Delays (9/4/2018)
• New Gambling Study puts Spotlight on Pacific Region (8/28/2018)
• AU Pokie Industry Survey Reveals Billions in Revenues (8/21/2018)
• Christchurch Casino License Under Review (8/20/2018)
• Gaming Machine Proceeds Rising in New Zealand (8/15/2018)
• GINX Esports TV Pop-Up Channel on Sky TV (8/14/2018)
• BetEasy Launched with Ad Campaign (8/13/2018)
• SkyCity Entertainment Sees Record Profits (8/10/2018)
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• Swedish Gaming Operators Applying for Licenses (8/3/2018)
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• Swiss Voters Approve of Online Casinos (6/11/2018)
• YouTube Gambling Channels are Being Suspended (6/8/2018)
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• Why Fortnite is Rattling the Gaming Industry (5/28/2018)
• Dunedin Casino Allegedly Using Face Recognition CCTV (5/23/2018)
• Grinding Gear Games Setting Up for Expansion (5/22/2018)
• Sportsbet Getting New Games from SportCaller (5/17/2018)
• Twitch is Counter-Suing a Streamer Who Promoted Gambling (5/16/2018)
• US Supreme Court Lifts PASPA (5/15/2018)
• Gordon Vayo Sues PokerStars over Winnings (5/14/2018)
• EA Games’ CEO Claims Loot Boxes aren’t Gambling (5/10/2018)
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• Sky Bet Bought by Stars Group (4/24/2018)
• Loot Crates Disrupt Dutch Gambling Laws (4/20/2018)
• Galaxy Entertainment has shelved their Boracay Casino (4/18/2018)
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• Google to Start Blocking Cryptocurrency Ads (3/15/2018)
• Cheltenham Festival bets expected to total NZ$1.9 Billion (3/14/2018)
• Senate Committee Rejected Brazil Gambling Bill (3/12/2018)
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