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Research: advertising restrictions New Zealand gambling market compared to other countries
After the opening of the market in October 2021, many gambling advertisements have been added, on the tv, in bus booths, on social media, etc. This caused irritations and therefore also restrictions.
In this research, we discuss the gambling advertising restrictions and compare this with the strategy of other countries.
Cruks is struggling with a malfunction
The Central Register for the exclusion of games of chance (Cruks) is currently struggling with a deposit. As a result, players can no longer register and Game providers cannot request data.
Read more about this development in the article and keep an eye on the article for updates about the malfunction.
ComeOn receives a license and returns to New Zealand
The well-known ComeOn Casino will soon return to The New Zealand gambling market. The casino has received a license from the Gaming Authority and is now legally allowed to offer casino games on the internet.
Read all about this development in the article.
Famous New Zealanders who stole BlackCaptain
There are plenty of BN'ers who sometimes take a gamble in the casino and some a lot more than others. In some cases, it has even caused problems.
In this article we discuss several well-known New Zealanders who sometimes play blackjack or other casino games.
Circus Casino Rizkt Verstappen becomes champion early
Circus Casino has already declared Verstappen as world champion while there are still 8 races to go. As a result, all bets on Verstappen have already been paid out. However, there are other bets available, for example for next weekend!
Read the article for more information about these bets.
The meaning of: Fiche
Chips are a common payment method in casinos. each casino has different chips and these chips also have a different value. In addition, there are many more things that players need to know about chips.
In this article, we'll discuss everything players need to know about chips and more.
BetCity adds Playson games to game offerings
New Zealand online casino BetCity adds Playson's games to their offerings. Players can now play all the games from this game provider at this casino. Playson is a well-known game provider in the casino world.
Read all about this development and more in this article.
Greentube games now also available at Circus Casino
Circus Casino has added Greentube's games to their offer. Players can now enjoy various classics and new slots released by Greentube. Greentube is known for The Book of Ra series.
In this article you can read more about the cooperation between Greentube and Cirus Casino.
Macau: the Las Vegas of Asia
Macau is a gambling paradise best known to highrollers and seasoned casino players. But why is this city so interesting for lovers of gambling? In this article we will discuss everything about Macau: the Las Vegas of Asia.
Read on and find out everything you need to know about Macau.
Why eSports betting is banned in New Zealand
eSports is competitive gaming on games like FIFA, Fortnite and Call of Duty. This sport is especially popular among young people. Gambling on eSports also became increasingly popular, but with the new gambling law, this is prohibited in New Zealand.
In this article we discuss why this form of gambling is prohibited in New Zealand.
Stefan Mandel: the man who won the lottery 14 times
Winning a lottery is for few people, because the chance of winning the main prize is very small. However, this does not apply to Stefan Mandel, the man won the lotto 14 times in his life. He had devised a special strategy for this.
Read the article and discover the strategy of Stefan Mandel.
AZ presents a new betting partner with Unibet
Unibet has a new partnership with football club AZ Alkmaar. The latter had previously entered into a partnership with another legal casino, namely Lucky Nugget. Unibet will become the betting partner of AZ.
Unibet can be admired from next season on the website of AZ and along the field. Read more about this development in the article.
Macau casinos close the dNZDen due to corona outbreak
In Macau, corona has broken out again. Because of this outbreak, the casinos have been forced to temporarily close their dNZDen after having previously had to take other measures. Through the additional measures, the government hopes to reduce corona again as soon as possible in Macau.
Read more about the corona outbreak in Macau.
The meaning of: Rien ne va plus
Rien ne va plus is a word that is almost not used in everyday life, but in online casinos this is a term that occurs very often. Especially novice players will not yet know what this term means and this can still cause problems.
In article we discuss the meaning of Rien ne va plus extensively.
Unibet opens the virtual dNZDen in New Zealand
After months of absence, Unibet is finally open again in New Zealand. New Zealand players can now gamble online again at this reliable online casino. In the article we will discuss what games can be played here and even more about this development.
Read more!
The battle between the 'Book of' slots
After the launch of The Book of Ra slot machine, the category of Book or slots proved to be a huge success. Game developers create a new variant every year and hope to match the success of The Book of Ra slot. One slot machine has more success than the other.
In this article, we discuss the three best Book or slot games of the moment.
BetCity presents new advertising without role models
Due to a change in the law, it is no longer allowed to advertise with role models in the online gambling world. BetCity he is the first to respond to this with a new TV commercial. In this commercial, the role models have been replaced by unknown persons. The advertising is based on the advertising with the role models.
Read the article for more information.
The negative consequences of the Gambling Act
Since October 1, 2021, The New Zealand online gambling market has opened and this means that there are now legal providers where gamblers can play. This, of course, entails positive consequences, but, unfortunately, also negative ones.
This article discusses a number of negative consequences of the gambling law.
Loot boxes in games and gambling compared
Buying loot boxes in online games is often compared to gambling, but is it fair? Loot boxes are an opportunity element in games that are often played by minors, this is a vulnerable group.
In this article, we figured out whether loot boxes are really a game of chance and looked at the chance in a game like FIFA.
Unibet receives license from the Gaming Authority
Unibet is the 19th to receive a license from The New Zealand Gambling Authority. Unibet had to wait a while for this license, because they were in a cooling down period. With this license, Unibet can make its return on the New Zealand gambling market.
Read more in the article.
The meaning of Russian roulette
Russian roulette is an extreme gambling game where people literally play with their lives. And contrary to what the name suggests, this gambling game has almost nothing to do with the traditional game of chance, roulette.
In this article we will discuss the meaning of Russian roulette, where it came from and much more.
These are the 5 richest casino owners in the world
Most people make a loss in casinos and that is of course beneficial for the casino owners. There are many wealthy casino owners who have multi-billion assets. Here, too, there are of course a number of outliers.
In this article, we will discuss the five richest casino owners in the world.
Top 10 best poker players in the world
Poker is one of the few casino games that isn't all about luck. Players often influence the outcome. One poker player is obviously better than the other and some can even make their career playing poker.
In this article, we discuss the 10 best poker players in the world!
Vitesse will play next season with BetCity logo on the back
From next season Vitesse and Betcity their cooperation. Betcity instead of being on the arm of the Vitesse shirt, it will now be on the back. Want this Betcity naturally, improve their visibility.
Read more about this development in the article.
These celebrities are known as big gamblers
Many celebrities like to take a gamble on their time, but some take it a step further. For example, Charlie Sheen at his peak spent as much as $20,000 a week at the casino.
For example, there are a number of well-known people who regularly spend a lot of money in the casino. Read it in this article.
Top 5 casino stocks to invest in
Investing in casino stocks is a very different way of dealing with casinos than gambling. Of course, there are also risks associated with this, but they are a lot lower than gambling on a slot machine, for example.
There are many casinos or iGaming companies that one can invest in, we have compiled our top 5. See the article for more information.
The welcome bonus of Casino777
The Casino777 launches its welcome bonus at HabitatTours. players of this casino can now claim a deposit bonus on the first deposit in the online casino.
In this article we explain how the welcome bonus works and also what conditions are attached to this bonus. Read more!
Investigation into advertising launched: Gaming Authority takes action
The Dutch Gambling Authority has launched an investigation into advertisements from legal online gambling providers. Here they investigate whether the current advertisements are aimed at young people under the age of 24. In addition, the bonus offers are also examined.
Read the article to learn more about this research and also how casino players can contribute.
Top 5 wins ever in an online casino
Every gambler dreams of winning the jackpot in the online casino. Unfortunately, there are only a few lucky people in the world who actually win a jackpot. In this article we discuss the top 5 wins ever in online casinos.
Click through to see which casino games these lucky ones played and how much they won!
Royal Vegas Casino cashes heavily by online gamblers
The Royal Vegas Casino has benefited well from the opening of the online gambling market. With a market share of about 22%, they have turned a turnover of 40 million dollars in a short time. Nevertheless, this does not go against the huge losses suffered during corona.
Read more about the performance of Royal Vegas Casino in the article.
This is the estimated value of the online casino market in 2023
The online casino market is growing by the day and due to the gambling law it is also becoming easier to gamble online in New Zealand. In this article we have analyzed the online casino market.
Read more about the size of the global online casino market in the article.
Casino777 as the 14th online gaming provider live
Casino 777 has casino777 launched. Players can now play online games of chance at this online casino. They launch with only a few game providers, so the range of games will not be very extensive yet.
Among other things, we discuss which game providers these are and we also mention a number of well-known games that can be played at casino 777.
Royal Vegas Casino wins at the Casino Awards
Royal Vegas Casino has won awards at the annual Casino Awards ceremony in London. The state-owned company wins both the award for "best casino company in dollarpa" and the "Community Engagement Award".
Read More About Royal Vegas Casino and the Casino Awards in this article.
Ksa taps gambling operator on the fingers because of autoplay function
The Gaming Authority has tapped an online casino with a New Zealand license for using the auto-play function. A penalty has been imposed, because casino players with a credit could play with this auto-play feature.
Read more about this in the article.
Royal Vegas Casino online adjusts the playing limits
Royal Vegas Casino online adjusts both the Play limits and the login limits. After a motion in the House of Representatives, several casinos have decided to change one of the two. Royal Vegas Casino even chooses to tackle both.
Read more about this development in the article.
Meaning of Hazard game
Hazard game is another word for Game of chance, but what exactly does it mean? Where did it come from? And is it still used in the New Zealand language? In this extensive article about the word HAZARD game, we delve into this word and what it means exactly.
Are you curious about the meaning of Hazard game? Then quickly click through to our article.
Captain Jack Casino & Sport also joins World Organization IBIA
Jack's Casino & Sport is the fifth bookmaker to join the IBIA. The IBIA is an international organization that fights match fixing all over the world. Together with the IBIA, Jack's Casino & Sport want to fight match fixing on the New Zealand fields.
Read more about these developments in the article.
Gran Casino and Van der Valk International join forces Circus
Gaming1, Gran Casino and Van der Valk International join forces to establish Circus. this new online casino has recently opened its digital dNZDen. Lovers of casino games and sports betting can go here if they want to take a gamble.
Read more about this development in the article.
Virtual Reality in casinos
Virtual Reality (VR) is already extremely popular in the online world. Online casinos are also beginning to experiment with, for example, slots that can be played in Virtual Reality. We expect this to only become more popular as innovations, such as the metaverse, continue to expand.
Read all about Virtual Reality in casinos in this article.
Circus Casino receives 17th license from the Gambling Authority
The KSA has issued a 17th license for the online offering of games of chance to The Circus Casino. This well-known Belgian casino will soon be available to New Zealand players.
When this online casino goes live is not yet known. You can read everything we know about this development in the article.
Games by Stakelogic available at Jack's Casino Online
The New Zealand game provider Stakelogic will also be offering games at the Jack's Casino Online from March 7th. Games like Random Runner and Club 2000 can now be played again by players of the Jack's Casino Online.
Stakelogic has a very large assortment of online slots that they are going to offer at the Jack's Casino Online. Read more about this development in the article!
Aspire Global receives a license from the KSA
Aspire Global Limited is licensed by The New Zealand Gaming Authority. This was announced by the company in a press release on February 28. They are now allowed to make their total offer available to casinos with a New Zealand license.
Aspire Global will be partnering with BoyleSports of Ireland. Read more about this development in the article.
Random Number Generators in casinos
With the advent of online casinos, Random Number Generators have become indispensable. This mechanism ensures that every spin, for example on a slot machine, is completely random.
Are you curious about what Random Number Generators do exactly? Read the article for more information.
Zeturf again receives totalizer license to bet on horse racing
The company Hallmarkting & Gaming New Zealand has again received the totalisator license for offline betting on horses from The New Zealand Gambling Authority.
This extends the current permit by 5 years. The current permit expired on June 22. Read more about this development in the article.
Hallmark fifteenth online casino licensed in New Zealand
Hallmark receives the 15th online gaming license from The New Zealand Gaming Authority (KSA). Hallmarkting & Gaming New Zealand, the company behind Hallmark, now wants to offer all other sports in addition to betting on horse racing (via ZEturf).
As of March 1, players will be able to Hallmark to bet on sports betting. Read more about this development in the article.
SkyCity Casino changes its name to Lucky Nugget
SkyCity Casino is going to change its name to Lucky Nugget after a few months of operating on the New Zealand iGaming market. According to Play North, the company behind Lucky Nugget, The Name SkyCity raised too many questions.
However, this is a remarkable change after all the advertising violence of recent times. Are you curious about the reasons behind this name change? Then quickly read the article!
Betting on the Super Bowl, this is all you need to know about it
February 14 is the time, the 56th Super Bowl will be played between the two finalists. The Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals are facing off against each other. This event takes place in the United States, but New Zealanders can also take a chance on the event.
Read in this article Everything you need to know about the Super Bowl, how to bet on it and some betting tips!
Casino de Spa receives New Zealand gambling license
Casino de Spa has received a license from The New Zealand Gambling Authority. Casino de Spa can now open the digital dNZDen of an online casino. This is what they are going to do with the well-known 777 Casino.
Read more about this development in the article!
Return to Player (RTP): what is it?
Return to Player (RTP) is a well-known concept in the online casino world. It is mainly used in online slots. Nevertheless, we often see that casino players do not yet know exactly what this means.
Read this article quickly to find out exactly what Return to Player means & how it's used.
BoyleSports comes to New Zealand in partnership with Aspire Global Limited
The Irish bookmaker, BoyleSports, comes to New Zealand in partnership with the well-known Aspire Global Limited. When BoyleSports applies for a license, Aspire Global Limited is responsible for the online bookmaker platform.
So we can expect that BoyleSports will soon receive a license for the New Zealand gambling market! Check out this article to learn more about this development.
BtoBet receives New Zealand suppliers license
BtoBet has received a full license from The New Zealand Gambling Authority. This will allow them to offer the sportsbook platform, Ndollarn Sports, to New Zealand players.
This leading sportsbook platform, where players can bet on sports and other events, offers a whole host of different options for players.
Online casino operator Bayton joins the NOGA
Online casino operator Bayton Limited has joined The New Zealand network. Bayton wants to make a positive contribution to the gambling market and also hopes to get more participation.
Both parties are very excited about the cooperation and look forward to a bright future together. Read more about the NOGA, Bayton Limited and the collaboration in the article.
Gambling Authority warns players about closing illegal gambling sites
The Gambling Authority warns players that some illegal casinos go black. This means that players can no longer play here. It is equally illegal to play on these gambling sites, but the KSA sees that there are still players who play in these casinos.
We recommend that players withdraw their money from the gambling sites as soon as possible. Read more about this development in this article!
Gaming1 announces partnership with CVC Capital Partners
The gaming company Gaming1 has announced a collaboration with the well-known CVC Capital Partners. With this, Gaming1 wants to take new steps in the international gambling market.
Are you curious about what Gaming1 is up to with this collaboration? Read the article for more information.
How the advertising code affects television
In December 2021, the gaming industry associations and the VNLOK drew up a new advertising code. This is a voluntary extension to the current rules for gambling advertising. This has to do with the amount of advertising after the opening of the gambling market.
Game provider Betixon receives approval from the KSA
Software developer Bexiton has received approval from The New Zealand Gambling Authority to enter the New Zealand market. By obtaining the appropriate license, Bexiton may make games available to New Zealand players.
Wondering what games you can expect as a player? Read along!
KSA will monitor 25 websites to make sure New Zealand players are banned
The New Zealand Gambling Authority (KSA) is going to monitor 25 foreign online casinos whether they offer their games to New Zealand gamblers. If an online casino is found to offer games to New Zealand players, they risk a hefty fine.
Swintt makes online debut in New Zealand and signs new deal with All Slots Casino
Did you know Swintt? It is the game developer that All Slots Casino is going to partner with to offer games of Chance online. Swintt has a number of well-known, classic games in its portfolio, most of which are also offered in the physical casinos. Want to know more? Read along!
Market analysis: Channelisation in the New Zealand iGaming market
Channelisation in the Dutch iGaming market, what is it and how can it be improved? There are six different parties that can contribute positively or negatively to this development. This channelisation is highlighted by means of online research, inside information & other sources.
Which party has the most influence on the channelisation and what exactly can these parties do to make a positive contribution to the channelisation?
Market analysis: channeling in the New Zealand iGaming market
Channeling in the New Zealand iGaming market, what is it and how can it be improved? There are six different parties that can contribute positively or negatively to this development. Through online research, inside-information & other sources, the channeling is highlighted.
Which party has the most influence on the channelling and what exactly can these parties do to contribute positively to the channelling?
What is IDIN and how exactly does it work?
IDIN is a New Zealand identification method that has rapidly gained popularity in recent years. This service makes it possible for a user to quickly confirm his or her identity online.
It is used more and more often, which is why we took a closer look at IDIN. How reliable is the use of this method? Is the privacy of users guaZodiaceed? We figured it out for you!
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