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New 12% Tax & Regulation on Offshore Casinos and its Impact on NZ Gamblers

New 12% Tax & Regulation on Offshore Casinos and its Impact on NZ Gamblers

Offshore online casino operators will need to cough up a 12% gaming duty tax on their gross revenue from 1 July 2024. This is according to New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis, who addressed this in Parliament. Decision makers believed that this gaming duty tax would generate an expected average annual income of NZ$179 million […]
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SkyCity Warns Kiwis on Rising Online Gambling Scams

SkyCity Warns Kiwis on Rising Online Gambling Scams

SkyCity has warned Kiwis on the rising online gambling scams and fraudulent gambling sites that are trying to lure players by imitating its branding. The entertainment firm, which runs land-based casinos in Hamilton, Queenstown and Auckland in addition to online casinos, reported a significant increase in internet adverts targeting players by using its logo, style, […]
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New Zealand’s Proposed Pokies Regulations to Curb Gambling-related Harm

With breathtaking landscapes of snow-capped mountain peaks, sun-kissed beaches, and world world-famous hiking trails, New Zealand is a beautiful country. Nestled in the Pacific Ocean, its people are warm and welcoming, and tourists are made to feel at home. New Zealand is also a land of many contrasts – there are five times more sheep […]
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Christchurch Online Casino Launches Amidst Controversy

Christchurch Online Casino Launches Amidst Controversy: A Sneak Peek into its Innovative Features and Legal Hurdles

In a surprise move that has raised eyebrows across New Zealand, renowned brick-and-mortar Christchurch Casino has launched an online version of its casino that has bypassed stringent NZ gambling laws. The casino’s launch has shocked regulators and industry experts, highlighting the innovative methods employed to bypass legal hurdles. As the gambling landscape evolves, citizens and […]
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