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New Zealand Passes Online Casino Gambling Bill to Boost Consumer Protection and Community Benefits

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The Online Casino Gambling Bill has passed its final reading, introducing a regulatory regime that enhances consumer protections and ensures gambling revenue benefits local communities. It establishes up to 15 licenses for operators who must exclude problem gamblers and comply with strict harm prevention measures, while the Department of Internal Affairs gains stronger enforcement powers, including penalties up to $5 million. The Bill also closes tax loopholes, requires licensed operators to pay taxes, and will be followed by supporting regulations on advertising, harm minimisation, and consumer protection.

Tags: Brooke van Velden Online Casino Gambling Bill Internal Affairs Minister New Zealand gambling regulation consumer protection online casino operators harm prevention licensing system coalition agreement