On June 30, 2025, Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden introduced the Online Casino Gambling Bill, setting the stage for a significant shift in the country’s approach to online casino regulation. The bill, which aims to regulate an industry that has long operated in a grey market, seeks to establish a robust framework focused on consumer protection, harm minimisation, and tax revenue generation. Currently, New Zealanders have been able to access offshore online casino platforms with little oversight. This has created a market that not only lacks consumer safeguards but also fails to contribute to the country’s economy in the form of taxation or funding for harm prevention initiatives. The new bill aims to address these gaps by regulating the sector and placing New Zealanders’ interests at the forefront. The government plans to auction up to 15 licenses for online casino operators, ensuring that only well-prepared and responsible entities are…Â Read More
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