Gambling News by House of Odds

29 March 2008 The Greens are warning of a surge in problem gambling once Lotto goes online. The Government has gazetted changes which will allow New Zealand Lotteries to sell Lotto, Powerball, Strike, Big Wednesday and Keno games online.

The 2006 ban of online gambling seems to be weakening as the House Financial Service Committee (HFSC) begins a review of the regulations proposed by the Department of Treasury (DT). Prior to many state bills in past years, Barney Frank, Chairman of the HFSC, believes the hearings will suggest that the ban is futile.