Gambling

Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but there are doubts as to how effective it will be.

Crown Melbourne has been fined $2 million by a state regulator after allowing 242 people who had self-excluded themselves from gambling to place bets.

The casino is closed for five days. Audio

Research data shows that Asians are almost 10 times more likely to be affected by gambling harm compared to mainstream New Zealanders.

Research data shows that Asians are almost 10 times more likely to be affected by gambling harm compared to mainstream New Zealanders.