New Zealand

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  1. Have we seen the end of ‘easy’ market expansion in gambling?

    New licences still offer opportunities. But as taxes rise and regulatory settlements prove less durable than ever, gambling’s next growth story may need more than another flag on the map.

    21 Oct 2026 · 8 min read · By Jack Found
  2. SkillOnNet advances to next stage of New Zealand licensing process

    The operator secured one of 15 application rights following a competitive auction.

    21 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  3. SkyCity targets NZ$70m annual cost savings, online casino entry advances

    The group expects its cost programme and asset sales to support improved financial performance.

    21 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  4. New Zealand gambling-harm service spending rises 24% to NZ$25.4m for FY26

    Problem-gambling levy receipts reached NZ$26.0m as the Ministry of Health reported the first year of expenditure under its current three-year harm strategy.

    20 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  5. BMM Testlabs approved for online gaming certification in New Zealand

    The approval extends BMM's existing testing services into New Zealand's emerging online casino market.

    20 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  6. New Zealand faces calls for tougher action on offshore casino advertising

    The warning from the Problem Gambling Foundation comes as New Zealand prepares to license online casino operators.

    19 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  7. SkyCity signs NZ$221m deal to sell The Grand Hotel

    The transaction is targeted for settlement in mid-December 2026.

    16 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  8. Iris Capital's Christchurch Casino deal valued above NZ$100m

    The purchase also carries a 33% interest in Dunedin Casino, extending the Australian operator's first New Zealand investment to a second venue.

    15 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  9. SkyCity, Entain and Stake: Who’s in the race for New Zealand’s online casino licences?

    11 entities have secured the right to apply for New Zealand’s 15 available online casino licences after an auction that attracted 32 bidders.

    13 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  10. SkyCity secures rights to apply for two New Zealand online casino licences

    The operator will pay NZ$15m per licence before the regulated market opens next year.

    13 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Keih Ma