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Beth is a professional writer who specialises in online gambling. Originally from Canada, she has made New Zealand her adoptive home.

Judge to Weigh in on SkyCity Smoking Ban Exemption

Written on August 16, 2013 by Bethany in Land Based, New Zealand

For years, New Zealand’s Cancer Society and the Ministry of Health have been at odds over smoking lounge in SkyCity’s VIP area. Now, the Cancer Society has enlisted in Justice John Hansen to decide whether smoking should be permitted in the area once and for all. The Diamond Lounge is considered an open area, allowing…

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No SkyCity Deal for Queenstown Yet

Written on August 11, 2013 by Bethany in Land Based, Law & Society

Over the course of the past few weeks, rumours have been circulating that SkyCity will be building a new casino and convention centre in Queenstown. Local politicians were outraged at the fact, and made their concerns known during a Q & A with Mayor Vanessa van Uden. She put these worries to rest by announcing…

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Auckland Council Passes Sinking Lid Policy

Written on July 31, 2013 by Bethany in Law & Society, New Zealand, Pokies

After months of deliberation, Auckland City Council has decided to passed a sinking lid policy on poker machines. Over the course of the next few years, Auckland will see a decline in the number of pokies throughout the country. Councillors have spent the past few months reviewing submissions from other 10 000 sources. Responsible gambling…

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SkyCity To Purchase Wharf Casino

Written on July 21, 2013 by Bethany in Land Based, New Zealand

SkyCity is expanding all over New Zealand’s gambling market. Last week, the casino operator introduced a bill that would expand SkyCity Auckland’s gambling license for another 20 years and is now making plans to purchase Lasseter’s Wharf Casino in Queenstown. The Commerce Commission has recently granted SkyCity permission to purchase the gambling venue, which is…

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Sky City Convention Centre Bill Passes First Reading

Written on July 17, 2013 by Bethany in Land Based, Law & Society, New Zealand

Last week, SkyCity and Prime Minister John Key finalized their plans for the Auckland convention centre deal. The proposal was presented as a bill to the local senate, and passed its first reading – but not by very much. The deal will see SkyCity build Auckland’s new convention centre, investing $402 million into the project….

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Las Vegas Sands to Launch Anti-Online Gambling Website

Written on July 7, 2013 by Bethany in Gambling Probs, General News, Law & Society

Last week, Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson made it known that he is opposed to online gambling. He stated that the industry is cancerous and toxic, and has recently decided to take his cause further by launching a new anti-online gambling website. According to the Poker Players Association (PPA), Adelson has purchased the domain…

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New Christchurch Casino May be a 24-Hour Venue

Written on July 1, 2013 by Bethany in Land Based, New Zealand

Christchurch Casino is currently in the process of building a new underground nightclub in a parking garage below the gambling venue. The new hot spot is expected to generate more business for the casino, and it is possible that it may be open 24 hours a day. In Christchurch, local politicians have proposed the introduction…

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NZ Introduces Gambling Reforms

Written on June 24, 2013 by Bethany in Law & Society, New Zealand

The New Zealand government has introduced new gambling reforms that will encourage gaming operators to return more pokie machine profit back into the community. The new laws will greatly benefit community organizations, providing them with more funding. Currently, gaming machine operators are required to provide 37% of their profits to community groups. Internal Affairs Minister…

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New Pokie Grant Reforms Introduced

Written on June 18, 2013 by Bethany in Law & Society, New Zealand, Pokies

In New Zealand, local politicians have introduced new reforms that will change the way pokie grants are distributed. For the past few years, several pokie trusts and pub owners have been caught misappropriating funds, and local politicians want to cut back on these crimes. “We have examples of conflicts of interest that are at the…

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New Zealand Gambling Spending Expected to Increase

Written on June 11, 2013 by Bethany in Land Based, New Zealand

In New Zealand, health experts are concerned that gambling spending will continue to increase over the course of the next few years. Despite politicians’ efforts to reduce the potential harms of gambling, experts believe that Kiwis will continue to spend more money on betting, pokies and the lottery. The experts believe that lottery spending will…

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