04/30/20 Lotto NZ to partially reopen Lotto NZ tickets will be sold in dairies and convenience stores from next week as the country slowly emerges from Covid-19 lockdown measures.
04/24/20 No overseas sports betting hurting NZ market Sports blackout is impacting commission paid to sports organisations through global betting activity.
04/09/20 “We estimate SKC’s monthly cash burn rate at around $35million” Craigs Investment Partners says that company’s $425million cash reserve will help it survive the Covid-19 crisis but warns of losses.
04/03/20 SkyCity lays off 200 workers Company anticipating losing NZ$90million (US$53million) in revenues per month until its casinos reopen
04/01/20 NZ Rugby gives emergency grant to Super Rugby teams All five NZ Super Rugby teams will be given $250,000 for the next three months.
04/01/20 New Zealand Lotto to close retail sales Lottery moves all operations and ticket sales online during Coronavirus lockdown in the country.
03/25/20 New Zealand: lotteries remain working but only online Lotteries will be played online and winners will have to wait to claim for their prizes until the stores are reopened.
03/24/20 New Zealand casinos close due to Coronavirus The national government raised the alert level from two to four
03/20/20 Tasmania and New Zealand close borders Both countries escalate efforts to prevent the deadly virus from spreading.
03/19/20 New Zealand races to take place behind closed doors Horse and greyhound races will still take place but members of the public will be banned from attending.
03/18/20 SkyCity warns of job losses SkyCity’s Chief Executive forecasts job losses if the government declares a total lockdown in the country.
03/16/20 Coronavirus: Casinos across Asia close Casinos in Asia and Pacific are taking measures to avoid the spreading of COVID-19 including closing down.
03/16/20 New Zealand entry restrictions to impact gaming sector Travel restrictions and self-isolation periods imposed on visitors as the country ups its efforts to combat the deadly disease.
03/02/20 SkyCity share price drops amid Coronavirus crisis SkyCity Entertainment’s share price free-falls 22.5% due to Coronavirus fears.
02/14/20 SkyCity: revenues down after Auckland fire New Zealand SkyCity Entertainment Group remains upbeat despite a dip in revenues and fire at its under construction convention centre.
