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!

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

Has New Zealand's advertising law been "bypassed"? Offshore gambling sites crazily attract traffic through free games!

New Zealand Online Casino Reform Imminent: Regulatory System Reshapes Market Landscape

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

2025 New Zealand Online Casino Payment Guide: From E-wallets to Cryptocurrency

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's new regulation: Celebrity endorsements of gambling must include an "addiction risk" label, violators will have their licenses revoked.

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

New Zealand Rejects TAB Online Casino Proposal: Government Insists on Not Supporting Online Gambling

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

Is the New Zealand government desperately short of money? Foreign companies set to dominate New Zealand's online gambling market.

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