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The Problem Gambling Foundation says gambling outlets should take note.

Internal Affairs has applied for a temporary suspension of SkyCity's gambling licence, after a former gambler complained.

It's accused Sky City of not meeting Host Responsibility rules, relating to detecting a client's continuous play.

The share market reacted to the application by wiping $260 million off the company's market value today.

Foundation spokesperson Andree Froude says this suspension will warn SkyCity and other gambling operators about the seriousness of breaching the rules.

"We want this to be a warning for other operators and for SkyCity that it's really important that they do meet their legal requirements."

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Concerns are rising about how an off-shore gambling platform is targeting New Zealanders.

England cricket coach Brendon McCullum is an ambassador for 22Bet: a Cyprus-based bookie which has been heavily advertised on YouTube for the past month.

The Problem Gambling Foundation is worried the former Black Cap's role legitimises and endorses them for audiences here.

Spokesperson Andree Froude says that New Zealanders using the sites aren't protected under our law.

She says our Gambling Act is now 20 years old, and so we're largely unregulated when it comes to online gambling.

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