New Zealand News
SkyCity to close several properties in Australia
17 August 2021
SkyCity advises that, from 11.59 pm today, it will be closing its Auckland, Hamilton and Queenstown casino and entertainment facilities.
SKYCITY Auckland casino to close12 August 2020
In addition the group will be implementing physical distancing and hygiene requirements at its Hamilton and Queenstown properties.
SkyCity to reopen its doors in New Zealand12 May 2020
New Zealand will be moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 on Thursday, 14 May and is excited to be welcoming back staff and customers in SKYCITY Auckland, SKYCITY Hamilton and SKYCITY Queenstown Casino.
New Zealand Racing Board approves new fixed odds betting platform15 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 slot13 March 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 backlash23 February 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 NRVNA28 July 2016
The casino has added NetEnt's outer space-themed slot and now accepts players from seven new countries.
New Zealand council looks to increase pokie machines21 April 2015
Wellington City Council reviewing policy on pokies to allow venues to relocate with their machines.
Sentenced: Chef gambles $100K bank deposit error19 November 2014
Judge describes action of gambling addicted chef, who gambled 100K put in his bank account in error, as "opportunistic offending"
New Zealand: PM dismisses Greens' problem gambling proposal21 October 2013
Prime Minister rules out pre-commitment cards as impractical because gamblers can find other ways to gamble.
Full Tilt Poker's ANZPT Tour Ambassadors revealed at Queenstown stop30 July 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: Government extends convention deal deadline14 June 2013
The deadline for a deal between the government and SkyCity Entertainment group over the building of an Auckland-based convention centre has been extended.
New Zealand: More online gambling means lower pokie spend25 March 2013
Declining pokie revenue attributed to increasing popularity of online gambling.
Australia New Zealand Poker Tour 2012 roundup from Gaming Club7 September 2012
The region’s only national poker tour, the ANZPT launched in February 2009, attracting more than 1,300 players.
Hamilton Casino to get five star hotel16 July 2012
Skycity Hamilton reveals plans to add a five star hotel.
New Zealand: Gambling Harm Reduction Amendment Bill expected to pass first reading7 May 2012
The Gambling Harm Reduction Amendment Bill is predicted to pass its first reading.
New Zealand: PM dismisses pokie concerns23 April 2012
PM says addicts will gamble whatever the volume of machines in a casino.
New Zealand: Christchurch casino no plan to build convention centre9 April 2012
Christchurch not following Auckland's example in rush to build convention centre on casino site.
New Zealand: Prime Minister defends convention centre and casino deal2 April 2012
Prime Minister John Key denied that the extra pokies awarded to Sky City Casino for building a convention centre would create more gambling addicts.
New Zealand: Pokie deal close20 February 2012
Government and Sky City said to be close to a deal over convention centre negotiations.
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