Three lucky players from New Zealand have won $333,333 each after sharing the $1 million first division prize in Wednesday night’s draw. A separate ticket matched Strike 4, securing the full $400,000 jackpot and making it the largest confirmed prize from the 22 July draw. Powerball First Division was not, however, won, and its $35 […]
According to recent reports, over 481 community organisations have asked for around $3 million from the Christ Church Casinos Charitable Community Trust, despite the fund having just over $350,000 available for its 2026 distributions. The figures recently shared by organisations involved in this year’s grant process show just how large the gap is between the […]
New Zealanders deposited an estimated NZ$1.36 billion with offshore online gambling operators, according to a Department of Internal Affairs-commissioned analysis of transactions spanning October 2023 to September 2025. It’s the clearest data-led picture of the market that this week’s newly-opened license framework is designed to disrupt – and bring onshore – and the research, carried […]
Play’n GO has introduced Reactoonz Blitzways, a brand new slot where classic alien characters appear in a dark space-themed setting with dynamic reels, cluster wins and symbol cascades. The game was launched on 23 July 2026, according to the official Play’n GO slot game page. It is another title from the Reactoonz series with the […]
SkyCity Entertainment Group has gone unconditional on the sale of a package of Auckland commercial properties for NZ$74.5 million, according to an announcement last Friday, on the 17th of July. The deal covers the 99 Albert Street office building and adjacent investment properties on Victoria Street, both of which are located near the company’s Auckland […]
Powerball’s $30 million jackpot – the biggest prize we’ve seen so far in 2026 – went unclaimed in Saturday night’s draw and now rolls over to Wednesday, the 22nd of July. No winning ticket matched Powerball First Division on the 18th of July, but one lucky player did win $1 million in Lotto First Division. […]
Spain have won the 2026 World Cup, triumphing over Argentina with a 1-0 score in the final that took place at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres was the author of the sole goal in the 106th minute, bringing the Spanish second World Cup triumph. Nevertheless, the result of the match was also […]
New Zealand’s online casino licence race is officially underway, and that’s because the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) opened the Expression of Interest (EOI) stage on Friday, 17 July. This gives prospective operators until 11:59 pm on 14 August to submit their submissions. Doing so is the first formal step towards a regulated market where […]
The New York New Jersey Stadium will host the match between Spain and Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. The final will be played on 19 July and will determine the winner of the first World Cup featuring 48 teams. According to the official FIFA preview, the final will kick off at 15:00 in […]
Argentina is heading towards the 2026 World Cup final after overcoming a deficit with a 2-1 win against England in their semifinal game in Atlanta. As Reuters noted, England scored first in the 55th minute of play. Morgan Rogers set up the situation for Anthony Gordon, who scored the goal. England held on to their […]
Play’n GO has launched Triple Launch Fortune Wild – an intriguing video slot that is themed around outer space and features rockets, fuel cells, wild symbols and an overall bright setting. On the official page of the game by Play’n GO, it is stated that Triple Launch Fortune Wild is out since 30 June 2026. […]
The provider Pragmatic Play has introduced a new fishing-themed slot with bonuses, multipliers and the fisherman wild. This is the latest title of its Big Bass game series. As was reported in the news by the official Pragmatic Play, Big Bass Blast was launched on 6 July 2026. According to the provider, it is a […]
New Zealand has introduced some of the strictest online casino player-protection measures seen anywhere in the world, including mandatory deposit limits, forced breaks, and a total ban on gambling with borrowed money. Spending and Deposit Controls Under the new rules, operators must provide mandatory tools that allow players to set monthly limits on playtime, deposits, […]
Casino slot developer Hacksaw Gaming launched the newest dark-themed slot Death Becomes You with monsters, duels, and expanding reel features. As expected from the brand, the slot demonstrates high volatility and focuses on bonuses and mechanics. According to the official page of Hacksaw Gaming, Death Becomes You was released on 25 June 2026. The slot […]
The number of offshore gambling brands exiting New Zealand has claimed yet another victim, with SuperPartners confirming it has now ceased operating its affiliate program in the country – with immediate effect. In a notice sent to affiliates, the company cited recent regulatory developments as the reason for the decision, and confirmed that New Zealand […]
