Four social media influencers have been fined.
New Zealand.- The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has imposed fines totalling NZ$125,000 (US$72,150) on four social media influencers for promoting illegal online gambling.
The New Zealand Herald reported that the penalties included NZ$30,000 (US$17,315) imposed on Millie Elder-Holmes for repeated promotions of overseas casinos, while influencers Calen Morris, Billy Whaanga and Tuhira Wana received fines ranging from NZ$15,000 (US$8,657) to NZ$20,000 (US$11,543). Meanwhie, Spinbet, an online casino based in Curacao, was penalised NZ$60,000 (US$34,631) for 12 separate breaches.
The Gambling Act currently sets infringement fines at NZ$5,000 per breach, though higher penalties are possible if charges are brought before court. The DIA noted that complaints about influencers promoting gambling have doubled in the past two years, with 75 cases recorded so far in 2025.
Four social media influencers have been fined. New Zealand.- The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has imposed fines totalling NZ$125,000 (US$72,150) on four social media influencers for promoting illegal online…
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