New Zealand's government plans to regulate online casinos through a licensing system.

New Zealand's Government plans to regulate online casinos through a licensing system, with a limited number of available licenses auctioned off for three-year terms. Operators must meet specific criteria to offer services to New Zealanders; otherwise, it will be illegal for unlicensed operators to do so. This move aims to minimize harm, support tax collection, and provide consumer protections, with only casino games allowed, and sports betting, lotteries, and sponsorships prohibited.