In New Zealand, gambling activities are subject to strict legal regulation. The application and issuance of gambling licenses are managed by a specialized agency under the New Zealand government, ensuring the legality, fairness, and transparency of gambling activities.
In a recent vote on a key online casino regulation bill in the New Zealand Parliament, the New Zealand Green Party sided with the ruling coalition and voted in support of the bill, sparking widespread attention in political circles and public opinion. The bill passed with 83 votes in favor and 39 ag
After successfully establishing itself in the Canadian, Australian, and South Asian markets, the gambling comparison platform BettingTop10 has officially announced its expansion into New Zealand. Since the beginning of 2025, its Canadian website traffic has increased by 260%, prompting the company t
The New Zealand government is pushing a key piece of legislationโthe Online Casino Gambling Actโto address the increasing infiltration of offshore gambling platforms into the domestic population. Once passed, the act will issue up to 15 legal online casino licenses over the next three years, marking
New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, recently proposed a licensing bill aimed at regulating online casino gambling in Parliament, marking the first step into formal regulation in this area.The bill plans to issue up to 15 online casino licenses through an auction process, w
Global gambling giant Entain will pay up to 100 million New Zealand dollars (approximately 60.6 million US dollars) to Tab NZ to fulfill its long-term strategic cooperation agreement signed in 2023. This payment coincides with the official approval of the amendment to the "2003 Racing Industry Act",
New Zealand's Parliament recently passed an amendment to the "2020 Racing Industry Act," officially granting TAB NZ exclusive rights to operate online sports and racing betting in the country. This transformative move will further solidify TAB's position as the only legal online betting platform in
The New Zealand government is actively promoting the legalization and regulatory system construction of online casinos, led by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), initiating the preliminary work for establishing a dedicated licensing system, and officially inviting online casino operators int
New Zealand's Minister of Mental Health, Matt Doocey, recently announced the latest revision of the national strategy for the prevention and control of gambling harm. This strategy is backed by a special investment totaling 81 million New Zealand dollars (approximately 49.1 million US dollars), focu
As the desire for authentic returns and immersive experiences grows, more and more online players in New Zealand are no longer satisfied with free slot demos or practice games. They are shifting their focus to real money casinosโplatforms that are not only licensed and regulated but also support mob
The global online casino industry is nearing a market value of $70 billion, attracting millions of active players. With continuous technological advancements and the proliferation of mobile devices, the forms and scope of online gambling are evolving, posing new challenges to governments and regulat
New Zealand gambling operator SkyCity recently updated its FY2025 earnings guidance, expecting the full-year EBITDA to fall an additional 4% below the previously forecasted range of NZ$225-245 million. This adjustment stems from the company's latest half-year financial report for 2025, which shows a
Playcasino.co.nz has released a new comprehensive guide to payment methods for online casino players in New Zealand. The guide highlights the growing trend of mobile casino payment solutions among New Zealand players and details various payment methods available on the market.According to industry o
New Zealand Authorities Crack Down on Gambling InfluencersFirstly, New Zealand authorities have begun to crack down on social media influencers promoting offshore online gambling sites.According to RNZ, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has issued its first notice to remove promoters of illeg
