New Zealand sports leaders say the online gambling bill could cost them at least 150 million New Zealand dollars.
More than 50 major sports organizations in New Zealand have jointly called for a reconsideration of the latest "Online Casino Gambling Act" (OCG), warning that the act could lead to a loss of at least NZ$150 million (about US$97 million) in community sports funding.Leaders from the sports community,
New Zealand launches online casino license application registration, with legislation officially implemented in early 2026.
The New Zealand government has announced that it will introduce regulatory legislation for online casino games, expected to officially take effect in early 2026. As part of the preparations, the government is now inviting operators interested in applying for online casino licenses to register their
New Zealand's sports community unanimously opposes online gambling legislation: Concerns over the loss of $170 million NZD in community funding.
New Zealand's 33 national sports organizations have united to voice their opposition to the government's proposed Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill, warning that the legislation could severely impact the funding sources for grassroots sports nationwide. The New Zealand Herald reports that the bill a
The progress of New Zealand's iGaming legislation is hindered, and legal experts question the feasibility of its timely launch in 2026.
Will New Zealand's iGaming market launch as scheduled? The country's "Online Casino Gambling Act" completed its first vote in Parliament in July this year, but several legal experts pointed out that the bill lacks necessary details, which may delay the regulated market's launch until the second half
Green Party shifts stance to support casino regulation bill, New Zealand iGaming reform takes first step.
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
New Zealand introduces new licensing bill! Regulating online casino gambling!
BettingTop10 Expands into New Zealand, Broadening Global Gambling Comparison Map
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
New Zealand will issue legal online casino licenses, potentially ending the era of offshore gambling.
The New Zealand government is pushing a key piece of legislation—the Online Casino Gambling Act—to 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 plans to legislate the permission of online casinos, strengthening consumer protection and risk control.
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
Entain invests 100 million NZD to strengthen partnership with Tab NZ, new law boosts its online gambling monopoly position.
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 extends TAB's online monopoly, amends law to strengthen horse racing betting moat.
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
New Zealand plans to establish an online casino licensing system, inviting global operators to register.
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 updates anti-gambling regulatory strategy: $81 million NZD invested in enhancing prevention and treatment of addiction.
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
Why are New Zealand players abandoning free games and flocking to real money gambling platforms?
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 casinos—platforms that are not only licensed and regulated but also support mob
