Day: 4 December 2018

New Zealand Regulator to Review Christchurch Casino for the Nation’s First Licence Renewal

Tue 4 Dec 2018 11.51 Daniel Williams
New Zealand Regulator to Review Christchurch Casino for the Nation’s First Licence Renewal

Christchurch Casino is now seeking to renew its license that, if granted, would allow it to operate for another 15 years. This was the first casino in New Zealand when it opened in 1994 and now, it is the first one to apply for a licence renewal before the Gambling Commission. The current gaming license of Christchurch Casino expires on November 4, 2019, and in order to continue operating at the same location, the venue is required to renew the licensing documents. Earlier this year, its operator Skyline Enterprises filed…

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UK Gambling Operators to Review Their TV Gambling Advertising Strategies Due to Criticism

Tue 4 Dec 2018 7.39 Olivia Cole
UK Gambling Operators to Review Their TV Gambling Advertising Strategies Due to Criticism

Gambling operators in the UK intent to review the number of sports betting ads aired on TV due to major public concerns. The Remote Gambling Association (RGA), which has members among the largest gambling operators in the country such as William Hill, Ladbrokes and Paddy Power, said it has taken into account the criticism aimed at gambling companies. That is the reason why it has decided to discuss various options in order to limit the number of gambling adverts broadcast on UK television, especially during live sports events, and especially…

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