In February, the New Zealand Problem Gambling Foundation will host its fourth annual International Gambling Conference. The event is expected to draw in hundreds of organizations from around the world, helping them work together to fight gambling addiction on a vast scale. The event will take place from February22 to February 24, and problem gambling…
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Double Mobile Jackpot Hit at All Slots Casino
The mobile gambling market is just beginning to take off in terms of popularity, so there haven’t been many jackpot hits thus far. However, things seem to be beginning to change, as one lucky player hit the jackpot twice at All Slots’ Flash and mobile casinos. On December 3rd, a player named Sharon S hit…
IGT Launches Breakfast at Tiffany’s Slots Game
A fun and exciting new slot machine is available from IGT, based on the classic romance movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The casino developer has decided to take a different route from most other designers who create branded slots games; rather than basing its titles on superheroes and action stars, IGT is taking a more mature…
New Lotto Offerings Encourage Increased Spending
The New Zealand Lotteries Commission has seen a huge increase in profits over the course of the past year. In 2011, residents spent $926 million on the local lottery, an 18% increase over 2010’s total. The lottery commission has taken this as a sign of encouragement and hopes to increase its profits further over the…
New Anniversary Bonuses Available from Spin Palace Online Casino
Spin Palace online casino is one of the most popular destinations for online gambling in New Zealand. And it is no wonder why – the online casino offers players incredible cash bonuses which they can take advantage of at any time. One of the casino’s newest offers awards players for truly being loyal, offering them…
Woolworths Expands Gambling Business
Woolworths is one of the biggest supermarket brands in Australia and New Zealand. However, the company’s profits have recently waned, and Woolworths is now looking for additional sources of revenue in order to keep itself afloat. According to The Daily Telegraph, Woolworths expansion into the gambling market has been more profitable than its original grocery…
Aristocrat Launches New Branded Slots Game
Aristocrat is a leader in New Zealand’s gambling market, providing the majority of poker machines to venues across the country. Only recently has the company ventured into the online gambling market, however, opening it up to a new world of possibilities. As such, the company is catching on to popular trends in the online gaming…
Concerns Arise Over Facebook’s Online Gambling Service
Earlier this month, a rumour was leaked that Facebook would be offering online gambling applications to its users. The news was generally received well by gaming operators and casino fans; however, parents are now catching on to the news and are none-too-pleased with the possibility of Facebook offering online gambling. The main concern among parents…
Responsible Gambling Trial Held in Queensland
Gambling Minister Paul Lucas is pleased with the results of a responsible gambling trial that was recently held in gaming clubs acrossNew Zealand. The trial tested several methods, suggested by theUniversityofSydney, aimed at minimizing the potential harm that could be caused by playing casino games. The Universityof Sydneyrecently published a study which suggested several methods…
NZ Casino Accused of Targeting Low-Income Groups
The Star Casino in New Zealand has released a report that suggests it may be target low-income groups in order to boost its profits. The 24-page report makes some suspicious observations, grouping gamblers into groups based on social classes and ethnic background. Some of the key groups that are identified in the report are “bilingual…
