09/22/20 NZ lifts restrictions on casinos outside Auckland Skycity has announced the end of measures for its New Zealand venues except for Auckland.
09/13/20 Intralot NZ extends government contract until 2025 The company will continue to provide reporting, accounting and security management for Class 4 gaming venues.
09/06/20 NZ extends Covid-19 measures The country has recorded its first death due to Covid-19 in three months.
09/03/20 NZ racing minister asks TAB to aid industry TAB NZ will have to present a report and a contingency plan by the end of the year.
09/03/20 Novomatic inks distribution deal with Ainsworth The Australian slots machines manufacturer will be the the European group’s commercial and sales representative in Asia.
08/27/20 SkyCity to reopen Auckland casino next week Auckland continues in level of alert 3 in the fight against Covid-19 until next Monday.
08/27/20 Soft2Bet furthers Asia expansion with new brand The white label platform provider has launched a new B2B casino and sportsbook product called Irokobet.
08/25/20 NZ extends Auckland lockdown until Sunday Casinos in the city will remian shut at least until Monday, when businesses will be allowed to reopen under level of alert 2.
08/25/20 New Australasian report offers insights on the “new normal” The report compiles the results of a survey of more than 500 gaming venues.
08/23/20 Singapore relaxes border restrictions for tourists Travellers from New Zealand and Brunei will be tested on entry but will not have to serve a stay-home notice.
08/18/20 SkyCity and TAB NZ hit by quarantine extension The casino and betting shops in Auckland will remain closed as NZ government extends quarantine measures.
08/13/20 SkyCity increases Covid-19 measures in NZ Health safety measures have been stepped up at other properties as the Auckland casino closes its doors.
08/12/20 NZ: Auckland goes back into higher alert There have been four cases of community transmission of Covid-19.
08/09/20 NZ capital considers lower cap on pokies Wellington wants to reduce the cap on the amount of machines allowed but some question the effectiveness in reducing gambling issues.
07/31/20 Lotto NZ forecasts 8.4% drop in sales Lotto NZ expects an 8.4 drop in sales for the year 2020/2021, with a reduction in tickets sold through retail outlets.
