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 casinos—platforms 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
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
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
New Zealand's Minister for Racing, Winston Peters, announced that New Zealand will completely cease dog racing activities by 2026. Minister Peters confirmed that although the decision was "not made hastily," the government has decided to prioritize the welfare of racing dogs. As such, New Zeal
The bill, proposed and announced by Racing Minister Winston Peters, will amend the Racing Industry Act 2020. This will effectively grant TAB NZ a monopoly over the entire sports and racing betting market in New Zealand.TAB NZ was established under the Racing Industry Act. It replaced the Racing Indu
The New Zealand government has announced plans to implement stricter regulations on the country's online casino industry, aimed at limiting the number of operator licenses and taking measures to protect minors and vulnerable users.Interior Minister Brooke van Velden revealed that the proposal will t
The New Zealand government has initiated public consultation on a legislative amendment that would exempt lotteries from the remote gambling ban.Under the current Gambling Act 2003, Section 9 prohibits "remote interactive gambling," which is defined as "gambling by a person at a distance by interact
New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, stated that the New Zealand government "agrees to adopt a high-level approach to regulate online casinos, aimed at minimizing harm, supporting tax collection, and providing consumer protection for New Zealanders.""This is not about incre
The New Zealand government will regulate online casinos for the first time, with a licensing framework currently being developed, expected to be implemented in 2026.The government has agreed to high-level regulation of online casinos. The government states that this move aims to minimize harm, suppo
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