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Playtech Online Casino Must Sell

The New Zealand government, much like most governments around the world, is beginning to really look into online casino companies and all gambling activities that may not be completely in line with the country’s legislation. That is to say that online betting in the country can only go through the TAB, and a land-based casino in New Zealand has several affiliated Web sites that are in apparent violation of this law. The government is investigating the online casinos and pressuring the land-based operators to sell the sites quickly.

The Christchurch Casino is a legal land-based casino operating within New Zealand. In 2000 the casino branched into the internet gambling industry with Kiwi Casino. Proving popular, and operating on the solid and reputable Playtech platform, Kiwi quickly drew a loyal player base. In the following years Christchurch has developed one other online casino and has also developed sites for the online poker and internet bingo industries.

The rationale from Christchurch is actually solid. The company is licensed for the online casinos out of Antigua and Barbuda and does not actively seek to cater to New Zealanders; in fact the company has measures in place to discourage New Zealanders from playing and betting through the sites.

Regardless of these assertions though, the New Zealand government has demanded that Christchurch exit from the online casinos industry in a matter of months. With the popularity of the several sites and the Playtech platform, Christchurch expects no issues finding a buyer.