NZ’s Online Casino Licences: Who Will Get Them?
Learn how NZ’s Online Casino Licences will be awarded, who can apply, and what new rules mean for players, operators, and the market.
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New Zealand is about to change the way it handles online casinos and online casino games. A new law — the Online Casino Gambling Bill — was introduced in 2025. Its goal is to bring offshore-style gambling platforms under New Zealand’s control.
The Bill proposes issuing just 15 licences to operators. This is the first time the country will officially license and regulate online casino gambling. In this blog, we explain what the Bill includes, who can apply for a licence, and what the changes mean for players and casino operators.
