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,
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 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
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
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 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'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
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
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
According to current New Zealand law, TAB NZ (New Zealand Racing and Betting Company) is prohibited from providing online casino gambling services due to its status as a statutory body. Despite this, TAB still hopes the government will amend the relevant laws to allow it to participate in New Zealan
As the government auctions online casino licenses for the first time, foreign companies are expected to dominate New Zealand's internet gambling market.According to documents obtained by RNZ, local operators are concerned that large overseas companies will erode their market share and transfer gambl
The Rangitīkei District Council in New Zealand has begun reviewing its gambling policy. After the review, the council's preferred approach is to maintain the existing restrictions on gaming machines and continue to prohibit the establishment of standalone TAB venues in the area.Although minor adjust
New Zealand's proposed online gambling regulations have sparked debate, with local casino operators expressing concerns about the upcoming competitive licensing process.The New Zealand government plans to issue 15 online casino operator licenses through a competitive auction, expected to generate ap
