Since 2017, Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has been struggling to meet deadlines for a new casino resort. The project has been pushed back multiple times, and is yet to finish phase one of construction. Delays in terms of logistics, construction and overall planning in the remote location were expected. However, the October 2018 deadline will […]
While gambling participation is declining in New Zealand, a new study has revealed that Māori and Pacific peoples remain at risk. According to the findings of the Auckland University study, this ethnic group is at a higher risk thanks to a higher number of poker machines. Part of the problem is a lack of recognition […]
At this year’s Australasian Gaming Expo, it was revealed that pokies contribute roughly AU$8.32 billion (NZ$9.18 billion) to the economy of Australia. At least AU$5.5 billion (NZ$6.07 billion) went to tax revenues from leading Pokie operators. The survey was conducted on behalf of the Gaming Technologies Association (GTA), who represents the pokie industry. Gaming providers […]
Christchurch Casino is looking to renew their 15-year license this year, but will first have to wait for community submissions. Additionally, their current finances and operations will be scrutinised through peer reviews. Christchurch Casino is the first of New Zealand’s six casinos to apply for renewal. They have paid an application fee of roughly NZ$200 […]
Gaming Machine Proceeds fund communities across New Zealand, making it possible for amateur sports and local outreach projects to thrive. From April to June 2018, proceeds from gaming machines have risen by 3.1% to NZ$6 846 240. This is according to the latest statistics from the Department of Internal Affairs of New Zealand (DIA). Statistics […]
Sky TV is now offering GINX Esports TV as a free pop-up channel for the next 90 days. After that, Kiwis will be able to add GINX to their package at no extra cost. So, get ready for all the biggest eSports tournaments and other gaming features coming to your screen now. The new channel […]
William Hill Australia is no more after combining with CrownBet as BetEasy. The merger, which was announced in early 2018, will consolidate the Australian betting industry. CrownBet won the bidding process and agreed to stop using the William Hill branding by October. However, their decision to change to BetEasy was far from simple. Last month, […]
New Zealand-based gambling operator, the SkyCity Entertainment Group, has released its financial results for the year. From June 2017 to June 2018, the company has experienced a 10.4% increase in profits after tax. SkyCity Entertainment earned NZ$169.95 million, despite the lowered value of SkyCity Darwin in Australia. According to the company, SkyCity Auckland earned the […]
Most Kiwi players would expect to at least double their money with a Royal Flush side bet at a poker table. One lucky SkyCity player, however, turned NZ$35 into NZ$1.1 million with a progressive jackpot hand. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, won on a single hand of Caribbean Stud poker last week. […]
Swedish gambling laws are set to change on 1 January 2019, ending a monopoly on the online gambling industry in the country. At least 70 applications are expected to be made by gaming firms, with 22 already submitted. All newly licensed international operators will be taxed 18% to offer gaming, but Svenska Spel will not […]
It seems like 2018 is the year for big mergers in the gambling industry. At the front of this wave is the Stars Group, a Canadian gambling firm. With a hefty amount of deals under their belt, the company is now looking forward to a PokerStars SkyBet combo. That is, until the UK Competition and […]
In the run-up to Sunday’s final, some UK bookmakers were a little too optimistic about goals. One bookie, Sporting Index, overestimated the amount of disallowed goals during the FIFA World Cup. This estimation was eventually exploited by one player, and the sportsbook is now liable for US$40 000(NZ$59 000) in losses. This ‘bad call’ was […]
The quarter finals for the 2018 FIFA World Cup are set to begin on Friday, 7 July. This year’s tournament is proving to stay true to years past, with favourite teams already sent home. Spain, Portugal, Argentina and former champions Germany all hoped to get to this point, but lost in the group matches. So […]
Paddy 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 after Sportsbet sent a letter […]
As 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 looks to be the favourite […]
A majority of voters in Switzerland (72.9%) voted to instate a new Gambling Act in the country which will legalise online casinos. However, the new laws have a double-edge. This act will only allow ‘Swiss-certified casinos’ to operate there. What’s more, this law will force internet service providers (ISPs) to block foreign gambling sites. According […]
In 2018, there are YouTube videos for almost any hobby or occasion. As a matter of fact, there are hundreds of gambling channels catering to casino players. While this may seem like a good way to learn, YouTube is now suspending the channels according to new policies. These policies are a direct result of other […]
Two All Blacks players, Rieko Ioane and TJ Perenara, and the Black Ferns’ Eloise Blackwell recently played Fortnite on Twitch. These famous players are the first professional athletes to join ‘The Night Squad’, a new show for gaming fans. The All Blacks are set to go head to head with France on Saturday. The three […]
As a new multiplayer video game IP, Fortnite was expected to do mostly well on the market. However, the multi-platform game has exceeded all expectations since its release on 25 July 2017. This unique take on a mostly unheard-of game mode has stunned bigger video game publishers, such as Electronic Arts and Blizzard. Epic Games, […]
New Zealand businesses are investing in face recognition technology to identify their customers. More specifically, overseas retailers are using it to identify shoplifters. What’s more, law enforcement agencies use the same tech to track down criminals. So, what else can face recognition be used for in NZ? Well, Foodstuffs supermarkets use it in some North […]