New Zealand Begins Regulated Online Casino Licensing Process

The New Zealand government has officially initiated the first stage of its new online casino licensing framework, inviting operators to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) for one of 15 licences under the recently enacted Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. This marks the country’s first step in transitioning a largely offshore-controlled market toward a regulated domestic system. EOI Stage and Requirements Effective 17 July 2026, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has opened the EOI submission process, with companies required to […] The post New Zealand Begins Regulated Online Casino Licensing Process appeared first on World Casino News.

Jul 20, 2026 - 09:10
New Zealand Begins Regulated Online Casino Licensing Process

The New Zealand government has officially initiated the first stage of its new online casino licensing framework, inviting operators to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) for one of 15 licences under the recently enacted Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. This marks the country’s first step in transitioning a largely offshore-controlled market toward a regulated domestic system. EOI Stage and Requirements Effective 17 July 2026, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has opened the EOI submission process, with companies required to […]

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