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News & Analysis

News Corp, BetMakers, Tekkorp Form Online Gaming Venture

Australia’s BetMakers Technology Group has confirmed the formation of Australasian online wagering venture NTD, backed by a consortium including News Corp Australia, US-based online gaming fund Tekkorp and veteran industry player Matt Tripp.

Personnel Moves - November 2021

John Coleman stepping down as Microgaming CEO, Canadian Gaming Association appoints four new members to its board of directors, inaugural chair of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission named.

Personnel Moves - October 2021

Pontus Lindwall survives at Betsson, the Nevada Gaming Commission fills two panel slots and a Philippine gambling exec resigns to run for mayor.

Personnel Moves - August 2021

A major staff shakeup is taking place at GambleAware, Massachusetts has appointed a new regulator and Crown Resorts continues to shed staff amid ongoing controversy.

Personnel Moves - July 2021

Germany's permanent gambling regulator has appointed its top official, PointsBet selects its Canadian leadership and Crown Resorts reportedly drafts in emergency help.

Research & Reports

Practical Guide: New Zealand's Privacy Bill

The New Zealand government is currently in the process of making changes to the Privacy Act. The justice minister, Andrew Little, introduced to parliament a new Privacy Bill on March 20, 2018, which has been a long delayed reform. The final Parliamentary Justice Select Committee report on the bill, published in March 2019, can be found here.

Special Report: Global Approaches to Sports-Betting Rights & Integrity Fees

This report addresses how major international jurisdictions have approached, or are preparing to approach, the sometimes thorny issue of whether sports bodies should be recognised, and even compensated, in legislation authorising betting on their games.

New Zealand: AML/CTF Sector Risk Assessment

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has published an updated assessment of the money laundering and terrorism financing risks that the financial sector faces, providing an assessment of the risks and identifying key potential vulnerabilities.

The assessment provides general information:

Data & Forecasts

New Zealand - Gambling Activity Report - FY1998 to FY2022

Latest Annual Gambling Activity Report data from the Department of Internal Affairs for New Zealand. The data released for the country contains the following information: Gambling turnover, prize payments and gross gaming revenue by sector. There are approximately 330 data points in this document.

SKYCITY Entertainment Report - FY2001 to FY2023H1

Latest half-yearly data from New Zealand-listed SKYCITY Entertainment. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Gaming revenue, non-gaming revenue, total revenue, profit before tax, online casino detail and total revenue & profit/EBIT by operating segment. There are approximately 740 data points in this document.

New Zealand - Lotto NZ Report - FY2003 to FY2022

Latest half-yearly data from Lotto New Zealand. The data released for the lottery contains the following information: Sales by lottery game, prizes paid, retailer commissions, other costs of sale, gross profit and sales by delivery channel. There are approximately 765 data points in this document.

New Zealand - TAB Report - FY2001 to FY2022

Latest half-yearly data from the New Zealand Racing Industry Transition Agency. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Turnover & revenue from racing betting, sports betting & gaming, number of races by code and a detailed breakdown of turnover & revenue by product, geography, code & channel. There are approximately 880 data points in this document.

Aristocrat Leisure Report - FY2005 to FY2022

Latest half-yearly data from Australian-listed Aristocrat Leisure. The data released for the manufacturer contains the following information: Revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, profit/loss before income tax and a geographical breakdown of revenue, profit and key performance indicators. There are approximately 1,240 data points in this document.