Location: +Oceania
New Zealand introduces credit card ban for online casinos
The proposed new regulatory regime for online casinos in New Zealand will include a ban on credit card payments, according to Internal... more
Timor-Leste government approves cancellation of gambling licenses
The Timor-Leste government has approved a motion cancelling all existing and pending online gambling licenses. The resolution, which the... more
New offshore gambling jurisdictions surge as operators flee crackdowns, research shows
A new wave of offshore gambling regulators has emerged across small island nations and territories as operators seek alternatives to... more
Focus on GLI: Accelerating systems certification in Asia Pacific
Richard Howarth, Chief Business Officer – APAC for Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), oversees a region that may be the most complex... more
New Zealand’s Online Casino Bill passes first parliamentary reading
New Zealand’s Online Casino Bill, which seeks to legalize and regulate online casino gaming, has passed its first reading in Parliament.... more
Litigation uncertainty mars Light & Wonder’s Australian outlook, J.P. Morgan analyst says
Light & Wonder game installations are on the upswing in Australia. That is according to a J.P. Morgan investor note penned by analyst... more
Play’n GO to represent industry in gambling policy discussions at G7, G20, and UN
Casino software developer Play’n GO will lead a range of sessions on responsible gambling policy at G7, G20, and United Nations meetings... more
Igaming market projected to be worth $153 billion by 2030
The global gambling market is predicted to be worth $153.57 billion in 2030, according to research by market analysts Research Insights.... more
Aruze Gaming Global taps Masumi Fujisawa as Chief Innovation Officer
Aruze Gaming Global has tapped Masumi Fujisawa as the company’s Chief Innovation Officer. Fujisawa has more than 15 years of experience in... more
International Gaming Standards names 2025 board members
The International Gaming Standards Association on Monday announced its 2025 Board of Directors. In 2024, IGSA restructured its membership... more



