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Kiwis Deserve Safe Gambling That Gives Back

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The Government’s new Online Casino Gambling Bill, currently under Select Committee review, is a step in the right direction toward creating a safer, fairer, and more transparent gambling environment for New Zealanders. As the country’s leading source of information on legal online gambling, we at PlayCasino.co.nz support the push to regulate offshore operators and introduce licensing, age checks, harm minimisation measures, and tax contributions.

But we believe the bill has a serious flaw: it makes no provision for the ongoing funding of community sport, which currently receives over NZ$170 million annually from gaming machine grants.

This gap in the legislation threatens the very fabric of Kiwi sport — the local clubs, youth teams, and community programmes that rely on consistent, ring-fenced funding from gambling grants. If licensed online operators are going to take market share away from the current retail sector, then it is only fair and responsible that they contribute back to the communities they serve.

We Believe in Smart Regulation That Gives Back

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The bill includes strong proposals for reducing harm, enforcing local oversight, and holding operators accountable. That’s excellent — and long overdue.

But regulation is not just about minimising harm. It’s also about maximising benefit. And right now, community sport stands to lose big.

As Martin Snedden, Chair of Cycling New Zealand, rightly put it:

“Sport has thrived for decades off the back of community gambling grants. It all goes to clubs, not professional sport.”

We couldn’t agree more. If these new offshore casinos are to be welcomed into our regulatory framework, then they must be required to support the public good, just like the domestic gaming trusts they’ll be replacing.

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Public Submissions Close 17 August – Let’s Make Our Voices Heard

This is not a done deal. The bill is still under Select Committee review, and the Government is accepting public submissions until 17 August. That means every New Zealander has a chance to weigh in and help shape the future of online gambling in Aotearoa.

We’re calling on our readers, our fellow players, sports lovers, parents, club organisers — everyone who cares about keeping our communities strong — to speak up.

We’ll be publishing a simple guide to help you make a submission quickly and easily. The more people who raise this issue, the harder it will be for lawmakers to ignore.

How We See It: Four Principles for a Better Gambling Bill

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  1. Safer Gambling for Players
    We fully support age verification, harm prevention, and enforcement of responsible gambling standards.
  2. Legal Options for Kiwis
    Licensing offshore operators gives Kiwis safe, controlled alternatives to the black-market casinos they’re already using.
  3. Fair Play for Communities
    If operators are earning revenue from Kiwi players, they must return some of it to the grassroots clubs that hold our communities together.
  4. Transparency for All
    Licensing is meaningless unless it comes with clear rules — and clear benefits — for the whole country.

We want the Online Casino Gambling Bill to succeed. We want safer play. But we won’t stay silent while community sport is pushed to the side.

We’ll Only Recommend Licensed, Responsible Operators

Once New Zealand’s online gambling market is regulated, we at PlayCasino.co.nz will only promote and review licensed casinos that meet the highest standards of safety, fairness, and transparency.

But we also want to see those operators contributing back — not just to tax revenue or harm services, but to the clubs and communities that make New Zealand what it is.

 Final Word: Gambling Should Be Safe — and It Should Give Back

This bill is a chance to build a future where gambling works for players and communities, not just for offshore companies.

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Let’s not miss that chance.

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N1 Puzzle Promo: Complete Challenges, Earn Puzzles, and Get a Chance to Win a VR Pilot Course!

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The N1 Puzzle Promo from N1 Partners affiliate program is picking up pace — and the competition for the main prize, a real helicopter Robinson R22 Beta II, is getting serious.

One of the best casino affiliate programs N1 has launched a special activity for participants, offering a chance to earn extra puzzle pieces and try their luck in a draw for awesome prizes! Simple as that.

Campaign period: August 15 – November 15, 2025.

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To earn additional puzzle pieces and improve your position on the leaderboard, you need to complete the following challenges:

  1. Be a registered participant of the N1 Puzzle Promo and have minimum one puzzle piece already earned for traffic
  2. Post positive reviews about your cooperation with N1 Partners on 4 websites: Business of Apps, Affpaying, CPA.Club, and Trustpilot (direct links to N1 Partners profiles below):
  1. Subscribe to N1 Partners’ social media:
  1. Take part in the N1 Partners survey

Here come the rewards.

In addition to three extra puzzle pieces for the main leaderboard, all participants will enter a giveaway for a home VR flight training set — the “Pilot Course”.

What’s inside the set?

  • Meta Quest 3 (128 GB) 
  • Licensed VR simulator
  • PC-compatible cable

Find more details about the special tasks on our website at the following link: https://n1.partners/news-page/n1-puzzle-promo-challenge

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SOFTSWISS Heads to SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 with Driven & Ambitious Mindset

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SOFTSWISS, a global tech provider with over 15 years of iGaming expertise, has announced its participation in SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 on 16–18 September. A key highlight will be Ivan Montik and Rubens Barrichello sharing the stage for an exclusive fireside chat, bridging the worlds of technology and motorsport.

SOFTSWISS will showcase its cutting-edge solutions, reinforcing its reputation as a leading tech partner with 99.999% product uptime and a 100% team commitment to reliability and support. H1 2025 saw the Game Aggregator reaffirm its position as the largest content hub in the industry, now featuring a portfolio of over 35,000 games. This growth reflects broader momentum across the entire SOFTSWISS product ecosystemincluding the Sportsbook, Jackpot Aggregator, Affilka, and Casino Platform all built to scale with clients’ needs.

SOFTSWISS arrives with a bold and technically driven creative concept – ‘Driven & Ambitious’, which reflects the company’s belief that, in iGaming, strong business stays solid in the long run and at any speed. 

“Our concept this year reflects the essence of who we are: a tech company focused on reliability, performance, and long-term vision. We don’t just develop software – we build reliable and balanced iGaming engines that can maintain high performance in any market. This approach is exactly what makes us a reliable business partner providing support at every stage of their journey,” shared Olga Resiga, Chief Business Development Officer at SOFTSWISS.

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On the opening day, 16 September, Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, and Rubens Barrichello, Formula One legend and SOFTSWISS Non-Executive Director in Latin America, will hold an exclusive fireside chat on the Superstage. Together, they will explore unique perspectives on leadership, innovation, and high-performance business strategy drawn from their respective worlds of technology and motorsport.

Dario Leiman, Head of Business Development in Latin America, will also contribute to the SBC Leaders Summit by taking part in a panel discussion about how Latin American gaming markets can drive home-grown innovation. The discussion will focus on leveraging cultural touchpoints to drive innovation and reinforce the region’s leadership.

Over the past six months, SOFTSWISS has continued to strengthen its presence in new regions, with active expansion across Latin America and Africa. Certifications in Brazil, Peru, and Estonia mark another step in meeting the highest industry standards and unlocking new opportunities.

Visitors are welcome to book a meeting with the SOFTSWISS team at Stand B160 to explore collaboration opportunities and share industry best practices.

 

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About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 35,000 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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N1 Puzzle Promo: Complete Challenges, Earn Puzzles, and Get a Chance to Win a VR Pilot Course!

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The N1 Puzzle Promo from N1 Partners affiliate program is picking up pace — and the competition for the main prize, a real helicopter Robinson R22 Beta II, is getting serious.

One of the best casino affiliate programs N1 has launched a special activity for participants, offering a chance to earn extra puzzle pieces and try their luck in a draw for awesome prizes! Simple as that.

Campaign period: August 15 – November 15, 2025.

All the details are below.

To earn additional puzzle pieces and improve your position on the leaderboard, you need to complete the following challenges:

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  1. Be a registered participant of the N1 Puzzle Promo and have minimum one puzzle piece already earned for traffic
  2. Post positive reviews about your cooperation with N1 Partners on 4 websites: Business of Apps, Affpaying, CPA.Club, and Trustpilot (direct links to N1 Partners profiles below):
  1. Subscribe to N1 Partners’ social media:
  1. Take part in the N1 Partners survey

Here come the rewards.

In addition to three extra puzzle pieces for the main leaderboard, all participants will enter a giveaway for a home VR flight training set — the “Pilot Course”.

What’s inside the set?

  • Meta Quest 3 (128 GB) 
  • Licensed VR simulator
  • PC-compatible cable

Find more details about the special tasks on our website at the following link: https://n1.partners/news-page/n1-puzzle-promo-challenge

N1 Puzzle Promo: More traffic → More puzzles → Closer to the winning!

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