Philippine gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has withdrawn from New Zealand’s online casino licensing auction, ending a bid it began with an expression of interest in August. The company confirmed the decision in an October 14 disclosure to the Philippine…
Australian hospitality and property group Iris Capital completed its acquisition of Christchurch Casino from Skyline Enterprises in a transaction valued at more than $100 million, the NZ Herald reported on 15 October 2026. The deal is Iris Capital’s first investment…
Licensed online casino operators in New Zealand will contribute to community groups through the Lottery Grants Board from 1 January 2027, with officials anticipating NZ$10 million to NZ$20 million per year. iGaming Business reported on 7 October 2026 that the…
Department of Internal Affairs investigators and police searched the Cranford Ale House in Christchurch on Friday 25 September 2026 with a focus on its gambling machine operations. Multiple sources told Stuff that at least 10 investigators were at the pub…
