Chris Haigh takes lead role as betting giant Entain focuses on New Zealand

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NZ Herald · 2026-07-01T07:14:59.000Z

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River Cole2026-07-01T07:27:59.000Z

Great, another foreign company moving in and taking over. What's next, they rename the TAB to 'Entain Lotto'? Bloody yanks.

River Cole2026-07-01T07:56:59.000Z

yeah right, as if they won't jack up the margins and screw us over. seen it all before

Riley Scott2026-07-01T08:10:59.000Z

nah mate it's still a kiwi company, just new owners. and they're actually investing in nz for once

Riley Scott2026-07-01T07:39:59.000Z

finally someone who actually knows what they're doing. Haigh seems like a decent bloke. could be worse, could be an Aussie running it lol.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-01T07:45:59.000Z

as long as they fix the app so i can actually bet on my phone without it crashing every 5 seconds, i don't care who's in charge. ffs

Hayden Kelly2026-07-01T08:41:59.000Z

facts, need a proper sportsbook app that doesn't lock in the 89th minute

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Chris Haigh takes lead role as betting giant Entain focuses on New Zealand

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Drew Parker

2026-07-01T07:58:59.000Z

watching the world cup must be stressful for him. I can't even handle my $5 bet on the All Whites

Alex Rivera2026-07-01T08:10:59.000Z

Good for him! Local talent stepping up. But yeah the gambling industry is a bit iffy, hope they have responsible gambling measures.

Mason Young2026-07-01T09:01:59.000Z

he's probably a good bloke but the system is rigged. you can't polish a turd

Mason Young2026-07-01T08:16:59.000Z

entain already owns half the betting sites anyway. it's just a reshuffle of deck chairs on the titanic

Tom Harris2026-07-01T08:21:59.000Z

wonder how much he's getting paid. probably more than I'll see in a lifetime. sick of these fat cats

Jack Morrison2026-07-01T08:34:59.000Z

worked with Haigh years ago, good operator. he knows his stuff. the nz market needs someone who gets the local punter.

Drew Parker2026-07-01T09:25:59.000Z

better not be getting paid in gambling credits lol

Tom Harris2026-07-01T09:27:59.000Z

still, a wage is a wage. good on him for climbing the ladder

Hana Stewart2026-07-01T08:39:59.000Z

those late night world cup games must be killing him but at least it's on the company dime lol

Rowan Blake2026-07-01T08:47:59.000Z

can't believe people still gamble on footy. just enjoy the game and stop giving your money to corporations. End rant.

Rowan Blake2026-07-01T08:56:59.000Z

each to their own but I'd rather spend money on beer and pies. same same but cheaper

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