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Yet Another SkyCity Workers Strike

SkyCity workers embarked on yet another strike last weekend. This is the second strike by almost 900 employees at the casino in as many weeks. It is also considered the largest migrant strike in New Zealand history as the workers refused to work overnight over a pay rate debacle. According to Gerard Hehir, who’s the […]

Local Bars to Stay Open During 2019 Rugby World Cup

The Justice Minister in New Zealand, Andrew Little, has proposed a bill which will allow licensed bars and clubs to stay open for longer during the Rugby World Cup matches next month. Little announced the news this week, following pressure from ACT leader David Seymour and communities in the last couple of days. The minister […]

Betsoft Gaming Extends Partnership with Leonbets

Betsoft, a leading casino software provider has just signed a multi-year extension deal with Leonbet, a CIS-focused gambling and sports betting operator. Leonbets has for the past two years, provided Betsoft’s award-winning content which resulted in the casino getting more revenue. The recent agreement which happened on August 6, 2019, further strengthens the two parties’ […]

Sands Casino Resort Renamed Wind Creek Bethlehem

The Sands Casino Resort has been officially renamed Wind Creek Bethlehem. This comes after the resort was acquired by Wind Creek Hospitality for a whopping $1.3 billion (NZ$1 928 225 000) in May.  Wind Creek is part of Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians operating in the leisure and entertainment industry. The purchase amount is the largest ever […]