New Zealander Casinos and Gambling in New Zealand

New Zealand Racing Board approves new fixed odds betting platform

OpenBet and Paddy Power Betfair will deliver the technology solution and supporting data for the country's FOB business. read more

Endorphina releases official statement regarding Maori online slot

After pulling the game from its portfolio in late February, the developer has issued an apology regarding the issue. read more

Endorphina pulls online slot amid backlash

The Czech-based developer has removed an online slot modeled after the Maori of New Zealand after protests that it had breached intellectual property. read more

Northern Lights Casino introduces NRVNA

The casino has added NetEnt's outer space-themed slot and now accepts players from seven new countries. read more

New Zealand council looks to increase pokie machines

Wellington City Council reviewing policy on pokies to allow venues to relocate with their machines. read more

Sentenced: Chef gambles $100K bank deposit error

Judge describes action of gambling addicted chef, who gambled 100K put in his bank account in error, as "opportunistic offending" read more

New Zealand: PM dismisses Greens' problem gambling proposal

Prime Minister rules out pre-commitment cards as impractical because gamblers can find other ways to gamble. read more

Full Tilt Poker's ANZPT Tour Ambassadors revealed at Queenstown stop

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. read more

New Zealand: Government extends convention deal deadline

The deadline for a deal between the government and SkyCity Entertainment group over the building of an Auckland-based convention centre has been extended. read more

New Zealand: More online gambling means lower pokie spend

Declining pokie revenue attributed to increasing popularity of online gambling. read more

Australia New Zealand Poker Tour 2012 roundup from Gaming Club

The region’s only national poker tour, the ANZPT launched in February 2009, attracting more than 1,300 players. read more

Hamilton Casino to get five star hotel

Skycity Hamilton reveals plans to add a five star hotel. read more

New Zealand: Gambling Harm Reduction Amendment Bill expected to pass first reading

The Gambling Harm Reduction Amendment Bill is predicted to pass its first reading. read more

New Zealand: PM dismisses pokie concerns

PM says addicts will gamble whatever the volume of machines in a casino. read more

New Zealand: Christchurch casino no plan to build convention centre

Christchurch not following Auckland's example in rush to build convention centre on casino site. read more