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Jovana Vukovic ·
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has received approval to provide independent testing services for New Zealand’s newly regulated online casino market, giving operators and suppliers access to technical compliance support as they…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
New Zealand is introducing tighter controls on online casino advertising by banning AI-generated celebrity endorsements and warning the public about fraudulent gambling websites that steal personal and financial information. The…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
New Zealand has introduced detailed regulations to implement the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026, set to take effect on 3 July 2026, coinciding with the start of a competitive licensing…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
New Zealand is preparing to introduce a regulated online casino sector, with authorities outlining a timeline that would begin the country’s licensing process in July 2026. Officials expect the new…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
New Zealand’s government is moving toward a regulatory framework that would prevent online casinos from accepting credit card payments, a step officials frame as a safeguard against gambling-related debt. The…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The New Zealand government has amended its forthcoming Online Casino Gambling Bill by lifting the proposed duty on offshore operators from 12% to 16%. The 4% increase will go directly…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Over 50 sports organizations in New Zealand have united in a growing opposition to the government’s Online Casino Gambling Bill, warning that it could spell disaster for community sport funding…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
New Zealand’s proposed iGaming market is facing a critical challenge. Although the country’s iGaming bill passed its first reading in parliament this July, experts are raising concerns about its readiness…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
On July 11, 2025, New Zealand’s iGaming bill made significant progress as MPs voted 83 to 39 in favor of the proposal, which will regulate online casino gambling. The bill,…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
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…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
New Zealand is preparing to regulate online gambling for the first time, with the government set to auction 15 online casino licenses. However, concerns have been raised that large offshore…
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Guest contributor ·
Online casino gaming has become one of the largest market holders within the digital entertainment industry. The biggest reason this niche has grown considerably is due to advanced technology. If…
By 
Filip Radulovic ·
Gaming in New Zealand has changed significantly in recent years. Online gaming has taken over and more players than ever are enjoying their entertainment at online casinos. Casinos on the…
By Filip Radulovic ·
New Zealand is taking decisive action to shield its youth from gambling-related risks by proposing legislation to ban the sale of all Lotto products to individuals under the age of…
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Aleksandra Zolotic ·
The New Zealand government has unveiled a proposal to extend TAB NZ’s monopoly on sports betting and horse racing wagering to include online platforms. This move comes as part of…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Entain has officially launched a new betting platform in New Zealand, named “Betcha,” marking the first time since the establishment of the TAB that a new betting brand has been…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The New Zealand government has announced its plan to regulate online casinos through a comprehensive licensing framework designed to minimize harm, support tax collection, and ensure robust consumer protections. This…
By 
Kim Morrison ·
As one of mankind’s oldest activities, gambling has existed in different forms in almost every culture and is believed to date back to the Paleolithic period. And, as is usually…
By 
Terry Davis ·
Casino platform provider Soft2Bet has introduced the latest addition to its packed portfolio of online casino and sports betting brands in a bid to boost its offering and reach wider…
By Terry Davis ·
New Zealand casino operator SkyCity Entertainment Group has gone live with its first online casino via its SkyCity Malta subsidiary and its partnership with online gambling company Gaming Innovation Group…
By Terry Davis ·
The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs, the government agency responsible for regulating gambling on the territory of the country, is mulling a ban on the use of credit cards…
By Terry Davis ·
The casino operator revealed plans to expand into the online casino space, despite the lack of proper regulations in New Zealand New Zealand casino operator SKYCITY Entertainment Group plans to…
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Robert Johnson ·
Canada-listed supplier of omni-channel betting and gaming content NYX Gaming Group today announced that it has penned an agreement with the New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB) to design a fixed…
By Terry Davis ·
Earlier today, it was announced that the government of New Zealand finally passed the so-called Gambling Amendment Bill (No.2). Peter Dunne, the country’s Internal Affairs Minister, stated that authorities will…
By Robert Johnson ·
There is an ongoing investigation in Australia concerning the global bookmaking company Betjack. The investigation is looking into allegations of unpaid racing bets. The investigation was started due to the claims…