Tag Archives: New Zealand
New Zealand Government announces outright ban of greyhound racing
New Zealand Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced the Government’s plans to end greyhound racing completely in New Zealand in a move that the Greyhound Racing New Zealand Association says is a ‘devasting blow.’ The greyhound racing sector will be wound down over a 20-month period to enable the rehoming of racing dogs and to…
New Zealand to introduce legislation to licence online gaming
New Zealand’s Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has confirmed that the Government has agreed to a high-level approach to regulating online casinos designed to minimise harm, support tax collection, and provide consumer protections to New Zealanders. “There will be a licencing system for online casinos, where operators will need to comply with a…
Calls for Government intervention as fatalities on Greyhound racetracks soar
In the wake of three recent fatalities within a single week and the temporary closure of a racing track following a surge in injuries, SAFE (Save Animals From Exploitation) is issuing an urgent plea to the Government: immediately implement a ban on Greyhound racing in Aotearoa. Greyhound Racing New Zealand announced it has temporarily suspended all racing…
New Zealand – Altenar enters new international market with SpinBet
Sportsbook and iGaming software provider Altenar has boosted its global presence via a deal with betting platform SpinBet. The partnership will see Altenar supply its services to SpinBet in New Zealand – a new region for Altenar – with a particular focus on its horse racing offering. SpinBet also offers a standalone online casino, SpinBit,…
New Zealand – New Zealand to spend big to prevent and minimise harm caused by gambling
The New Zealand Labour government has announced a significant investment to prevent and minimize harm caused by gambling. The Labour government has announced a significant investment to prevent and minimise harm caused by gambling. “Gambling harm is a serious public health issue and can have a devastating effect on the well-being of individuals, whanau and…
New Zealand – SkyCity’s domestic business performing well during challenging first half
With performance ‘extensively impacted’ by COVID-19 disruptions, resilient local gaming activity when open/fully operational and the SkyCity Online Casino performed well for the SkyCity Entertainment Group leaving normalised profit down 145.3 per cent and EBITDA down 69.2 per cent for the six months to December 31 2021. The first half of the 2022 financial year…
New Zealand – Lotto NZ utilises Neccton’s mentor player protection software
Since 2013, the New Zealand Lotteries Commission – better known as Lotto NZ to players – has been furnishing the country’s players with a variety of games, and using the proceeds to give financial assistance to many worthy causes. Now, Lotto NZ has recognised the need to give its online players the ultimate in protection…
New Zealand – SkyCity says COVID vaccination passport will be needed to enter casinos
SkyCity Entertainment Group Chief Executive Officer Michael Ahearne has announced that COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates (CVC) will soon be a requirement for entry to all SkyCity sites across New Zealand. Mr Ahearne said the decision will ensure that SkyCity has in place the highest available levels of protection against COVID-19 for its people and customers to…
New Zealand – Fruity King launches in NZ
FruityKing.co.nz has made its debut in the New Zealand market as part of wider international expansion plans. Players in New Zealand have access to more than 1,000 slots/pokies, casino, table and live dealer games from providers such as NetEnt, Microgaming and Big Time Gaming. The casino has been fully localised for the New Zealand market,…
