Articles tagged with Harm Minimisation
New Zealand Government Introduces Community Funding Returns in Online Gambling Bill
6 days ago | 77 viewsMinister Brooke van Velden introduced the Online Casino Gambling Bill to address community feedback for local benefit, with a focus on problem gambling prevention. The Bill proposes an increase in the Offshore Gambling Duty to 16%, with 4% earmarked for community returns. A two-year review post-implementation will assess impacts on existing gambling forms and inform future policy adjustments.
Tags: Brooke van Velden Minister of Internal Affairs New Zealanders Online Casino Gambling Bill community funding problem gambling prevention harm minimisation Offshore Gambling Duty Class 4 pokiesNew Zealand Minister Proposes Safer Online Gambling Bill, Sets Stricter Rules for Operators
3 months ago | 740 viewsMinister Brooke van Velden's Bill to regulate New Zealand's online gambling market passed its first reading in Parliament, aiming to protect players and ensure safer gambling practices. The Bill allows for up to 15 online gambling licences to be auctioned, with strict criteria for companies to meet, including harm prevention strategies and compliance history. The Department of Internal Affairs will enforce the new regulations, with fines of up to $5 million for rule violations, and public submissions on the Bill are encouraged as it moves to the select committee stage.
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