Keeping records that help in payment disputes
Bank refs and chat logs beat screenshots alone. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten years,…
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Author: Samuel Lewis
Journalist, analyst and practitioner covering New Zealand online gambling for 10+ years.
What ‘cease by 1 December’ means for your accounts
Unlicensed brands must stop if they haven’t applied. Practical steps. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than…
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Mobile setup for safer late sessions
Brightness, timers, and app permissions I change first. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten years,…
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How I compare welcome offers without the headline number
Wagering and max cashout beat fireworks. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten years, and I…
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Self-exclusion tools worth enabling now
Don’t wait for the 2027 operational date to practise limits. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than…
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A calm pre-deposit list while EOIs are still open
The EOI window runs to 14 August 2026. Players do not file EOIs—but they do face louder sales copy. I’ve covered gambling…
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Building a shortlist before September’s licence auction news
Auction headlines will move markets. How players should prepare, not speculate. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more…
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NZD banking options I still trust in mid-2026
Rails shift during transitions. Current preferences from field tests. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten…
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Spotting AI celebrity casino ads after the July ban
The July prohibition on AI-generated celebrity endorsements for online casinos is not a niche compliance footnote—it is a consumer-protection signal. I have…
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Verifying age and ID without oversharing documents
KYC will tighten under the Act. How I send the minimum clean pack. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst…
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