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Casino news from New Zealand – catch up on all the latest local news in this section.

New Zealand online gambling

Written on October 3, 2011 by fraser in General News, New Zealand

Originally Posted on Wednesday Feb 2 12:33:00 GMT 2011 Whilst several US States are looking towards offering online gambling to their own citizens, as a means of getting round the ban on internet gambling within America, it is to be wondered if any such moves are afoot here in New Zealand. It is well known…

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NZ land-based pokies wagering is down

Written on October 3, 2011 by fraser in General News, New Zealand, Pokies

Originally Posted on Saturday Jan 29 14:20:00 GMT 2011 Since 2007 the Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand has been monitoring all non-casino gaming machines through electronic monitoring (EMS). In this way they are able to keep track of gambling operations. So, according to the latest data to be released, there has been a drop…

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Auckland casino sees increase in trade from China

Written on October 2, 2011 by fraser in Land Based, New Zealand

Originally Posted on Sunday Jan 9 12:41:00 GMT 2011 SkyCity casino in Auckland has seen a massive increase in trade from high rollers visiting from China. The Chinese are known for their interest in gambling, and SkyCity hopes to keep attracting main land China punters. Already there has been an agreement reached with Air New…

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NZ bans advertising of poker tournament

Written on October 2, 2011 by fraser in New Zealand, Promotions

Originally Posted on Wednesday Dec 15 14:37:00 GMT 2010 A battle waged recently in New Zealand over advertising of the Asia Pacific Poker Tournament. The High Court ruled that the advertising of the event promoted overseas gambling and that this was in direct violation of New Zealand’s Gambling Act. Many players enter the APPT by winning…

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Online pokies are a favourite in New Zealand

Written on October 2, 2011 by fraser in Games, New Zealand, Pokies

Originally Posted on Monday Nov 15 3:37:00 GMT 2010 It is well known that New Zealanders enjoy gambling. All the main New Zealand cities have a large, Vegas style, casinos, and every city right down to small town, has clubs and pubs with pokie machine rooms. Pokies are a huge part of New Zealand culture. In…

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