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Around 50 operators could compete for 15 online casino licences in New Zealand

Offshore operators facing lawsuits remain eligible for New Zealand online casino licences

The government says companies currently serving New Zealand players, including those named in ongoing legal proceedings, will not be automatically excluded from the country’s new regulated online gambling market.

03/06/26

SkyCity Entertainment Group faces potential class action over online casino

Claimants are seeking refunds for gambling losses on SkyCity Online Casino between 2020 and 2026.

02/10/26

Entain to seek several New Zealand online gaming licences

It hopes to be the only operator on the market operating across verticals.

12/03/25

New Zealand: no change in target date for online casino launch

The government aims to provide detailed regulations in mid-2026.

09/02/25

Kazakhstan may impose criminal charges on influencers promoting online casinos

08/05/25

New Zealand sports bodies oppose online casino gambling bill

06/30/25

Bill to regulate online casino gambling introduced in New Zealand

The proposal has been introduced by minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden.

06/16/25

Japan asks 8 jurisdictions to block online casino access for its citizens

The country has made formal requests for help to control access to online casinos, which are not regulated in Japan.

06/04/24

NY mobile sports betting regulation raises concerns over problem gambling

Indonesian authorities to meet with Google over online gambling

10/04/23

Indian activist seeks ban on online rummy ads in Mumbai

The activist claims that online rummy is a form of gambling and that promotion is prohibited under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887.

07/15/21

China: 74 arrested in Chengdu for cross-border online gambling

Some 74 suspects have been arrested for alleged cross border gambling operations in southwest China’s Chengdu City.

07/13/21

Indian gaming to double revenues by 2025

PwC predicts video games and esports revenue will reach INR 24,212 crore in 2025.

07/01/21

Thailand: 104 arrested for offering online betting on football

Police in Thailand have arrested 104 men for operating online gambling websites for betting on football.

06/25/21

Thailand: 2 arrested over illegal online gambling operation

Police in Thailand have arrested two men for operating online gambling websites and handling up to US$627,000 per month in bets.

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Around 50 operators could compete for 15 online casino licences in New Zealand

Offshore operators facing lawsuits remain eligible for New Zealand online casino licences

SkyCity Entertainment Group faces potential class action over online casino

Entain to seek several New Zealand online gaming licences

New Zealand: no change in target date for online casino launch

Kazakhstan may impose criminal charges on influencers promoting online casinos

New Zealand sports bodies oppose online casino gambling bill

Bill to regulate online casino gambling introduced in New Zealand

Japan asks 8 jurisdictions to block online casino access for its citizens

Indonesian authorities to meet with Google over online gambling

Indian activist seeks ban on online rummy ads in Mumbai

China: 74 arrested in Chengdu for cross-border online gambling

Indian gaming to double revenues by 2025

Thailand: 104 arrested for offering online betting on football

Thailand: 2 arrested over illegal online gambling operation

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Cambodia cancels 18 casino licences over scam links

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India’s CCI closes antitrust case against Google over real-money gaming

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South Korea may delay proposed casino reforms

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Bangladesh police arrest seven over alleged online gambling payment network