New Zealand

New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs has named 11 successful online casino auction participants who secured the right to apply for 15 licences. The auction concluded on 12 October 2026, with the final price reaching NZ$15 million per licence.

New Zealand's regulated online casino market could generate between NZ$10 million and NZ$20 million for community organisations, according to government analysis.

New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has published draft testing and monitoring requirements for licensed online casino operators, including rules for RNG certification, RTP monitoring and technology controls.

Applicants have two weeks to make their bids during a “silent auction” that will help determine the first licensees in the country’s history.

A West Auckland man has discovered that a Lotto ticket sitting forgotten inside a book for almost two months was actually worth more than NZ$20 million.

New Zealand has provided further details of what successful auction bidders will need to demonstrate when applying for one of the country's first online casino licences.

Families from Richmond and Wellington have each won more than $5 million after sharing New Zealand’s final Must Be Won jackpot under the old 10-ball Powerball format.

Entain believes New Zealand’s regulated online casino market has strong potential but warns that fierce competition between licensed operators could lead to an advertising backlash.

SkyCity Entertainment Group has completed the NZ$74.5 million sale of several Auckland properties, with the proceeds set to be used to repay debt and strengthen its financial position.

New Zealand’s online casino licensing process is moving into its next stage, with approved operators set to compete for the right to apply for one of up to 15 licences.