Loot boxes are under global scrutiny. While countries like Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands and Japan already have rules in place, Germany is still debating regulation.

(Bloomberg) -- Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd. headed for a record one-day gain on New Zealand's stock exchange, valuing the nation's largest casino operator at about USD 1.8 billion, after saying it received a takeover offer. The price indicated by the suitor, which Sky City declined to name, would be a "significant premium," the Auckland-based company said before trading began today.

The organisers of this year’s Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) have announced that the show was yet another resounding success, attracting over 11,000 people over the three day event. The exhibition saw more than 210 exhibitors display their latest gaming and hospitality related products. In addition to the trade show, industry representative Associations in Australia and New Zealand united to present a range of plenary discussions and conference sessions to over 200 registered delegates on the first morning of the show.