New Zealand launches MyChoice self-exclusion app for problem gamblers as 15 online casinos prepare to enter the market in February 2026 Two gaming societies in New Zealand have launched a self-exclusion app just months before 15 online casinos are set to enter the market. Grassroots Trust and [...]
We take a look at the new regulatory changes coming up in 2026 and cover what we know already, so you are prepared to make the right decisions when choosing an online casino to play at from New Zealand! As 2026 approaches, New Zealand will enter a [...]
New Zealand authorities have shut down nine unlicensed poker venues across Auckland, with estimated illegal proceeds reaching $5 million and possible organised crime connections. Department of Internal Affairs raids across Albany, Botany, Epsom, Newmarket, and Auckland's city centre have exposed a network of illegal gambling operations that openly marketed [...]
New Zealand orders 20Bet to stop illegal gambling ads targeting Kiwis. Fourth offshore operator targeted since 2023. New laws coming in 2026. New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs has issued a formal order to Cyprus-based gambling operator 20Bet, demanding that they stop all advertising targeting New Zealanders. [...]
NZ's online casino bill now mandates community funding after clubs fought back. Here's what it means for Kiwi players and your local sports teams. New Zealand's planned online casino regulations will now require operators to fund local communities, following fierce pushback from sports clubs and grassroots organizations [...]
Offshore gambling sites are thriving as the UK faces 50% tax threats, Australia offers no licensing path, and India's ban pushes $100bn to crypto casinos. Why heavy regulation is backfiring. Regulated gambling markets worldwide are facing an uncomfortable truth: their own regulatory frameworks are inadvertently driving players [...]
Over NZ$212m was wagered on New Zealand’s National Football League at offshore sportsbooks in 2024, raising integrity and match-fixing concerns. A report published by the NZ Herald indicates that over the course of 2024, bets on the New Zealand National Football League at offshore sportsbooks reached a [...]
NZ sports are against the New Zealand gambling bill's rule not to designated any profits to grassroots sports. A coalition of more than 50 New Zealand sporting organisations, including leaders from rugby, cricket, football, cycling, and other popular sports in the country, has banded together to publicly [...]
The regulatory landscape across the six Casinplusbonus regions is undergoing significant changes, and we're here with an update to keep you informed about developments in your country. Table of Contents Sources: The information covered in this news report is a culmination of news [...]
New Zealand fines influencers for overseas online gambling advertisements. However, Casinoplusbonus confirms licensing won't change. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) have been taking illegal advertising of overseas online gambling entertainment platforms in the country very seriously. It has come to our attention that several influencers have [...]
