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New Zealand Explores Mandatory Affordability Checks

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April 7, 2026 1024

New Zealand Explores Mandatory Affordability Checks

Things are getting more and more interesting with the New Zealand gambling bill. According to fresh reporting from ...

US Sports Betting Tax Pressure Intensifies

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April 3, 2026 889

US Sports Betting Tax Pressure Intensifies

Recent coverage from SBC Americas highlights a growing trend: states are no longer satisfied with initial revenue projections. ...

Kambi’s PMU partnership is a calculated France entry

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April 1, 2026 817

Kambi’s PMU partnership is a calculated France entry

Kambi has signed a new partnership with Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU) to power a fixed-odds online sportsbook for the ...

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March 29, 2026 886

Australia Tightens Gambling Ad Rules

According to recent reporting from Gambling Insider and iGaming Business, policymakers and regulators are advancing stricter rules aimed ...

Canada’s Provincial iGaming Models Diverge

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March 25, 2026 909

Canada’s Provincial iGaming Models Diverge

This divergence is not accidental. It reflects a broader trend: provinces are using regulation as a strategic tool ...

UK Gambling Reforms Enter Enforcement Phase

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March 22, 2026 948

UK Gambling Reforms Enter Enforcement Phase

This shift marks a turning point. Affordability is no longer a theoretical framework. It is becoming an operational ...

Aristocrat Brings Fresh ANZ-First Pokie Content to AHG 2026

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March 20, 2026 1001

Aristocrat Brings Fresh ANZ-First Pokie Content to AHG 2026

Aristocrat Gaming will give customers a first look at their brand-new content for the ANZ region, supported by ...

Thailand’s Casino Legalisation Push Signals a Major Shift

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March 19, 2026 1085

Thailand’s Casino Legalisation Push Signals a Major Shift

Recent reporting from Asia Gaming Brief indicates that policymakers continue to advance discussions around integrated resort legislation, with ...

The Philippines Is Expanding Its Casino Footprint

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March 19, 2026 1006

The Philippines Is Expanding Its Casino Footprint

Recent industry reporting highlights renewed momentum in the country’s integrated resort sector, as operators expand existing properties and ...

Auckland’s Mahjong Venues Expose a Regulatory Blind Spot

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March 17, 2026 1077

Auckland’s Mahjong Venues Expose a Regulatory Blind Spot

New Zealand’s gambling debate usually revolves around pokies, lotteries, or the incoming online casino licensing regime. But a ...

Global gambling industry hits record revenue

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March 9, 2026 1141

Global gambling industry hits record revenue

The rise of digital gambling platforms Online casinos and mobile betting apps have transformed how players interact with ...

New Zealand’s Online Casino Push: What 15 Licences Could Mean for Kiwi Players and Operators

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March 4, 2026 1196

New Zealand’s Online Casino Push: What 15 Licences Could Mean for Kiwi Players and Operators

New Zealand has been steadily moving toward a licensed online casino market, shifting from a “mostly offshore” reality ...

Australia Expands BetStop to Cover Lotteries — Should New Zealand Follow with a Unified Gambling Self-Exclusion System?

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March 1, 2026 1274

Australia Expands BetStop to Cover Lotteries — Should New Zealand Follow with a Unified Gambling Self-Exclusion System?

Australia has taken another significant step in gambling harm prevention. The country’s national self-exclusion register, BetStop, will now expand ...

Students and Online Gambling: Why the Trend Is Growing — and How to Stop It

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February 13, 2026 1415

Students and Online Gambling: Why the Trend Is Growing — and How to Stop It

Online gambling is no longer confined to casinos or late-night TV ads. It lives in smartphones, social feeds, ...

Entain Eyes New Zealand’s Online Casino Shift — Smart Positioning or Strategic Gamble?

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February 12, 2026 1438

Entain Eyes New Zealand’s Online Casino Shift — Smart Positioning or Strategic Gamble?

There is movement in New Zealand’s gambling landscape. And the smart money is already adjusting. This week, Entain signalled that ...

Kazakhstan’s Crackdown on Illegal Online Casinos: A Turning Point or a Recurring Pattern?

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February 12, 2026 1492

Kazakhstan’s Crackdown on Illegal Online Casinos: A Turning Point or a Recurring Pattern?

Kazakhstan has once again moved decisively against illegal online casino networks. Authorities recently announced an intensified effort to ...

Hard Rock’s Big Moves: What Vegas and Beyond Tell Us About the Future of Casino Gaming

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February 12, 2026 1396

Hard Rock’s Big Moves: What Vegas and Beyond Tell Us About the Future of Casino Gaming

Hard Rock International has once again taken centre stage in the global gaming and hospitality world. Signalling ambitious ...

Why Kiwi Bank Transactions and Chargebacks Couldn’t Stop Gambling Losses — A Financial Perspective

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January 31, 2026 1461

Why Kiwi Bank Transactions and Chargebacks Couldn’t Stop Gambling Losses — A Financial Perspective

New Zealand is rapidly modernising how financial institutions manage digital spending — including gambling-related expenditures — yet players ...

Responsible Online Gambling in New Zealand: Practical Rules That Actually Work in Real Life

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January 27, 2026 1452

Responsible Online Gambling in New Zealand: Practical Rules That Actually Work in Real Life

Responsible gambling is one of those phrases everyone has heard, but very few people feel is explained properly. ...

House Edge Explained (NZ Guide): The Real Math Behind Casino Games — and What It Means for Your Money

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January 26, 2026 1465

House Edge Explained (NZ Guide): The Real Math Behind Casino Games — and What It Means for Your Money

If you’ve ever walked away from a session thinking, “I was so close,” you’re not alone. In fact, that ...