A major step toward regulating online gambling in New Zealand has been taken, as the proposed Online Casino Bill passed its first reading in Parliament. The legislation, introduced by Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden, received broad support with 83 votes in favor and 39 against in a conscience vote, marking a shift in the country’s approach to a market currently dominated by unregulated offshore operators. The goal of the bill is to bring structure and accountability to New Zealand’s online gambling space. “Currently, […]

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