#Paula Snowden

A lack of regulation has made New Zealand an easy target for online gambling providers, with estimated spending increasing from $139.3m in 2014 to $332.6m in 2020 New Zealand's unregulated online gambling space is expected to hit $600 million by 2025 if the Government doesn't step in to stem "aggressive targeting" from offshore providers. Late last…

Headquartered in a tax haven, JackpotCity is getting around legal restrictions to advertise on television with what critics call a'Trojan horse' - then using aggressive sales tactics to keep vulnerable gamblers hooked. And according to the Department of Internal Affairs, it's all totally legal. Don Rowe investigates. Imagine yourself at home on…

The increase in online gambling in New Zealand also boosts the profits of communities in the form of charitable activities. Under the Gambling Act 2003, each of six casinos has to provide a level of funding for charity in this country. Actually, the Department of Internal Affairs aims to regulate and promote fair and responsible gambling. This…