KiwiGambler Magazine

The Most Popular Casino Streamers in New Zealand of 2024

Published date July 18, 2024 Categories Blog / Gambling Comments: 0

Online casinos have been around for decades now, but recent trends have pushed online gambling into new territories with live dealer games revolutionising the industry. Streaming has become a widespread phenomenon, and iGaming is no different. In recent years, the popularity of streaming in general and casino streaming in specific have both skyrocketed, with many people tuning in to watch...

How International Online Casinos Operate in New Zealand Using An Escape Route

Published date July 11, 2024 Categories Gambling / News Comments: 0

Very few regulatory frameworks around the world have gained so much attention as laws in the field of iGaming. With countries from predominantly Europe and North America having regulated online gambling, South America has also shown to loosen regulation on online betting in recent years with countries like Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Brazil legalising one or multiple forms of online...

SkyCity Group Settles Dispute with DIA

Published date July 5, 2024 Categories Blog / News Comments: 0

The SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced that it has settled with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) after various anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing regulations breaches. The announcement comes after ongoing dispute between the DIA and SkyCity during which the latter was accused of violating the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009. In Australia, a similar...

Solving Frequent Problems Encountered in Online Casinos

Published date March 1, 2024 Categories Gambling / Guides Comments: 0

Players who are new to the world of iGaming don’t always know what to expect and we’re even sure that many of them aren’t aware of the millions of dollars that can be earned by playing online pokies, or especially games like online poker and online jackpot games. There are still risks one needs to be aware of, especially as...

Navigating Casino Terms and Conditions: A Straightforward Guide

Published date March 1, 2024 Categories Gambling / Guides Comments: 0

Navigating through an online casino’s game lobby can be quite challenging sometimes, but going through the terms and conditions can be a daunting venture. Although difficult to understand and sometimes even difficult to find, the T&C sections are amongst the most important to learn and understand. Though often written in small letters, they are crucial. Familiarising yourself with the wonderful...

Understanding Online Casino Bonuses: How To Claim Your Bonus

Published date March 1, 2024 Categories Gambling / Guides Comments: 0

Scrolling through the wonderful world of online casinos is a thrilling adventure and a lot of Kiwis choose this journey as an alternative to brick and mortar casino sites. Online casinos are accessible at any time of the day, pay out more money than their land based counterparts and offer game assortments online gambling sites could only dream of. The...

SkyCity Warns About Decline in 2024 Earnings

Published date February 23, 2024 Categories Gambling Comments: 0

SkyCity Entertainment Group has released a press release stating that its EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation) could decline in its 2024 financial year. The statement comes after previous announcements of an increase. In its latest update, SkyCity Entertainment Group reports an adjusted EBITDA of between NZ$290 million and NZ$310 million. The update comes after an adjusted breakdown...

Which Casinos To Visit During The December Festive Season?

Published date December 5, 2023 Categories Gambling Comments: 0

The holiday season is about to start and if there’s one month to celebrate life then it’s December. It’s the month we look back to our achievements of the last year and look forward to what’s coming next. It’s also the moment we get together with our loved ones and go out with the people we like. Most of us...

How to Play Chess: Beginner’s Guide

Published date September 28, 2023 Categories Blog Comments: 0

Chess is a globally played two-player strategy game that is played on a board. The game is widely thought to be invented in Europe although similar games were already available in India, explaining why some historians point out Asia as the birthplace of the game. Today, chess is going through a rebirth, which is definitely true for online gambling sites...

How to Play Solitaire

Published date September 27, 2023 Categories Blog Comments: 0

Solitaire (United States/Canada), or Patience (other English-speaking countries), is a popular category of card games that shares the common goal of arranging the playing cards in a systematic order or, alternatively, pairing them off in order to discard them. As the game surged online it has found its way to players around the world, seeing a rise in its global...