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New Zealand Jurisdiction News
New Zealand National Lottery teams up with Scientific Games
22 Aug 2023
Scientific Games has been selected as the new systems technology provider for Lotto NZ, the national lottery in New Zealand.
Dopamine Gaming launches OnlineCasinos365
23 Jun 2023
The signifies the iGaming company's expansion of its footprint as it moves into New Zealand with its latest site.
Entain partnership with TAB New Zealand receives government approval
23 May 2023
As announced on 28 March, the 25-year strategic partnership terms include a total consideration payable by Entain and an ongoing gross profit share arrangement.
Rootz increases player reactivation focus with Enteractive
16 Feb 2023
The campaign will focus on the Caxino, Wheelz, and Wildz brands in markets including Canada, Finland, and New Zealand.
New Zealand Racing Board approves new fixed odds betting platform
15 May 2017
OpenBet and Paddy Power Betfair will deliver the technology solution and supporting data for the country's FOB business.
Endorphina releases official statement regarding Maori online slot
13 Mar 2017
After pulling the game from its portfolio in late February, the developer has issued an apology regarding the issue.
Endorphina pulls online slot amid backlash
23 Feb 2017
The Czech-based developer has removed an online slot modeled after the Maori of New Zealand after protests that it had breached intellectual property.
Northern Lights Casino introduces NRVNA
28 Jul 2016
The casino has added NetEnt's outer space-themed slot and now accepts players from seven new countries.
Full Tilt Poker's ANZPT Tour Ambassadors revealed at Queenstown stop
30 Jul 2013
The final stop of season 5, in Queenstown, sees Jonathan Karamalikis, Liam O’Rourke and Tom Grigg take to the felt for the first time in their new roles.
New Zealand: More online gambling means lower pokie spend
25 Mar 2013
Declining pokie revenue attributed to increasing popularity of online gambling.
Australia New Zealand Poker Tour 2012 roundup from Gaming Club
7 Sep 2012
The region’s only national poker tour, the ANZPT launched in February 2009, attracting more than 1,300 players.
New Zealand: Gambling spending dips again
3 Dec 2010
Gambling spend down for the second year running in New Zealand.
Watt beats Dwan, claims $614K and WSOP bracelet
7 Jun 2010
Simon Watt beat noted professional poker player Tom “Durr” Dwan heads up to claim the third $1,500 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Championship (Event #11) at this year’s World Series of Poker to win $614,248 and a WSOP gold bracelet early Monday morning.
'World Poker Travel Guide,' 'Las Vegas Your Way' fine timesavers
21 Jan 2010
Where in the world to play poker and what else to do when you get there are what these two recent books are all about. Reading them will answer your many questions and also save you time and money.
Auction of house classified as remote interactive gambling
21 Jan 2009
International news brief: House auction is classed as remote interactive gambling and is therefore illegal.
PokerStars launching poker tour Down Under
21 Jan 2009
The Australia New Zealand Poker Tour will host events across both countries with the season kicking off in early February.
New Zealand launches online lotto
27 May 2008
International News Brief: News Zealand Lotto has introduced an online version, expected to generate more than $7 million in revenue in its first year.
Officials pestimistic about NZ online lottery
12 May 2008
International News Brief: Internal Affairs officials doubt the sale of Lotto tickets over the internet will be sufficient to arrest a long-term decline in New Zealand Lotteries' income unless it is also allowed to sell 'more exciting' games online.
NZ lottery reveals online plans
28 Mar 2008
International News Brief: NZ Lotteries has revealed that selling Lottery tickets online is the first of a two-stage plan that could see it offer 'more adventurous games' over the internet within two years.
New Zealanders spending more on gambling
18 Dec 2007
International news brief: Statistics issued on Tuesday show the amount of money New Zealanders spend on gambling has increased.
New Zealand online lottery considered
13 Aug 2007
International News Brief: The New Zealand Lotteries Commission is likely to offer tickets to most of its current prize draws online, before developing new games specifically tailored for the Web.
NZ Green Party wants gambling site shut down
26 Feb 2007
nternational News Brief: New Zealand’s Green Party wants a new online gambling site shut down and says it threatens the viability of the racing industry.
Titan Poker expands tournament
30 Jan 2007
Titan Poker announced that it has expanded its tournament schedule for players from Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand asseses online gambling
16 Nov 2006
nternational News Brief: New zealand officials joined others from more than 30 countries attended a half-day conference near London to discuss ways to regulate the global internet gaming industry.
NZ lottery goes online
31 Oct 2006
News Brief: New Zealand lotto tickets could soon be available on the internet, the Lotteries Commission is set to announced this week.
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