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New ZealandNew Zealand Opens iGaming License Applications for December 2026 Launch
New Zealand's regulated online casino market opens applications July 17, 2026, with 15 licenses available for a December 2026 launch. Strict rules apply.
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SoftwareNew Zealand Is Trying to Tax the Offshore Casinos It Spent Twenty Years Ignoring
Inside New Zealand's three-stage online casino licensing process, the tax dispute it triggered, and the High Court cases still hanging over the bidders.
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New ZealandNew Zealand Launches Regulated Online Casino Market with New Act
New Zealand has launched a new regulated online casino market, introducing a licensing regime, strict consumer protection, and advertising rules for operators.
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United StatesNZ Targets Gambling Ads Exploiting Māori Communities
New Zealand intensifies scrutiny on online gambling promotions targeting Māori communities, as DIA issues warnings and prepares for new regulatory landscape.