21 Aug 2026Regulation
New Zealand’s licence process moves beyond expressions of interest
The initial EOI window has closed. We explain the competitive stages, transition rules and regulator’s implementation work.
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A date-led record of material developments across regulated casino markets, hardware, projects, policy and the events that set the industry agenda.
Updated 21 August 2026English · New ZealandPrimary sources prioritised
17 Aug 2026Regulation
What changes on 1 December for online-casino supply into New Zealand
Successful auction participants may operate under exemptions while applications are assessed; other providers must exit.
10 Aug 2026Equipment
Aristocrat begins deployment of its Reign cabinet in North America
A curved 52-inch 4K touchscreen, Gen10 platform and updated ergonomics frame the manufacturer’s latest hardware cycle.
06 Aug 2026Projects
Wynn Al Marjan remains pointed at a September 2027 opening
Recent investor material keeps the UAE project’s target in view as construction, team building and market preparation advance.
04 Aug 2026Events
G2E 2026 watchlist: AI, cyber resilience and the connected floor
The Las Vegas programme runs from 28 September to 1 October, with more than 100 education sessions advertised.
29 Jul 2026Projects
MGM says Osaka integrated resort remains on track for 2030
The company restated the timetable in its second-quarter update while describing the development as a long-term Asian growth investment.
21 Jul 2026Manufacturers
Evolution terminates its proposed acquisition of Galaxy Gaming
The supplier transaction ended after the amended outside date passed without all closing conditions being satisfied or waived.
08 Jul 2026Standards
New Zealand online casino minimum standards take effect
The operational baseline addresses limit setting, system controls, payment security, data and infrastructure hosting suitability.
14 May 2026Table equipment
Galaxy Gaming table progressive reaches its first live installation
The branded system debuted in California, moving the product from exhibition material to a verifiable casino-floor placement.
01 May 2026Legislation
Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 comes into force
The new statute establishes licensing, consumer protection, enforcement, public-register and technical-standard powers.
15 Apr 2026New games
Aristocrat’s first title under its new Hasbro licence makes its floor debut
MONOPOLY Big Board Bucks launched at a Southern California venue with wider US distribution announced.
12 Mar 2026Events
World Gaming Week reports a record 62,988 attendees in Barcelona
Organiser figures show 51,996 ICE visitors and 10,992 iGB Affiliate attendees from 162 nations.
03 Feb 2026Projects
New York’s three downstate casino licences shift into delivery mode
Bally’s Bronx, Metropolitan Park and Resorts World New York City move from selection toward monitored commitments and build-out.
22 Jan 2026Operations
Why cyber recovery is now a floor-operations discipline
Identity, hotel systems, payments and casino management platforms create a shared resilience problem for integrated resorts.
20 Jan 2026Tables
Electronic tables move closer to the core operating stack
Stadium layouts, live-dealer feeds, table analytics and account-based tools increasingly meet in one product category.
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