Industry
April 23, 2026
Online Casino Bill Clears Final Hurdle in New Zealand
New Zealand’s gambling industry is entering a new chapter after lawmakers approved the country’s first dedicated framework for online casino gaming. The Online Casino Gambling Bill has passed its final reading in Parliament, establishing a regulated market that will reshape a sector long-dominated by unregulated offshore operators that offer insufficient consumer safeguards. Regulated Operators Must […]
Business
April 6, 2026
BetMGM Owner Entain Aims to Capture 50% of Upcoming New Zealand iGaming
Following the growth of BetMGM, Stella David, the CEO of Entain, which co-owns the gaming company, has openly stated that Entain aims to secure as much as 50% of New Zealand’s upcoming iGaming market. Entain Bets Big on New Zealand’s Upcoming iGaming Scene According to David, Entain is the only online operator capable of cross-selling […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
23 Charged in Alleged Gambling Grant Fraud Case
Twenty-three people stood in New Zealand’s Auckland District Court on Thursday, February 12, 2026, facing more than 500 charges under the Crimes Act, in what authorities say is the biggest prosecution of its kind brought by the Department of Internal Affairs. “Mammoth and Complex Investigation” The charges include alleged money laundering, receiving stolen funds, and […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
New Zealand Outlaws Credit Cards for Gambling
New Zealand is joining the growing list of jurisdictions to have outlawed the use of credit cards for gambling. Such measures usually target roundabout ways of leveraging credit in order to fund gambling habits, including the deposits through e-wallets, which have been topped up from a credit card in the first place. Credit Cards to […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
New Zealand Committee Backs iGaming Bill as the Measure Gains Traction
The New Zealand government has backed a bill seeking to legalize online casino gaming. The measure seeks to bring iGaming into the light and oppose offshore gambling. Online Gaming to Make Local Contributions The New Zealand Governance and Administration Committee has published its report on the Online Casino Gambling Bill, expressing support for the measure. […]
Business
November 20, 2025
Entain Unveils Job Cuts in Australia and New Zealand
Entain has unveiled significant job cuts in Australia and New Zealand as it looks to streamline its business and reduce its local costs. This follows earlier job cuts that saw the company lay off dozens of workers. Entain Seeks to Reduce Costs by Up to $60M According to the announcement, Entain is set to cut […]
Casino
November 11, 2025
New Zealand Extends Queenstown Casino License for 15 Years
New Zealand has extended the license of SkyCity Entertainment Group’s flagship casino in Queenstown for another 15 years at a time when the country is looking into crafting a more liberal gambling framework, which will also involve online casinos. The extended license applies from December 7, 2025, and comes at a time of imminent change […]
Casino
October 30, 2025
New Zealand Pushes Forward with 4% Increase in Tax for Online Gambling Operators
Moving forward, New Zealand will apply a 16% tax on its Offshore Gambling Duty, as confirmed by Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, who said that the measure was adopted to create a new funding stream for communities. New Zealand Adjusts Tax on Gambling Ahead of Launch Van Velden’s government has announced a plan […]
Lottery
October 10, 2025
Scientific Games Wraps Up Lotto New Zealand’s Retail and Digital Overhaul
Scientific Games announces that it has wrapped up its upgrade of Lotto New Zealand’s land-based and digital operations. This process has greatly modernized the lottery, setting it up for further growth. SG Aligns Lotto New Zealand to the Modern Age Per the agreement, Scientific Games overhauled Lotto New Zealand’s digital platform, as well as its […]
Casino
September 29, 2025
Four Influencers Targeted in NZ Anti-Gambling Crackdown
The Department of International Affairs (DIA) in New Zealand has taken determined action against four social media influencers who are promoting illegal gambling products to people in the country. The four people named by the department include Millie Elder-Holmes, Calen Morris, Billie Whaanga, and Tuhira Wana, all of whom will now have to face fines […]
