New government data shows strong growth in online casino spending as the country moves towards a regulated igaming market.
New Zealand.- The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) Zealand has said that spending on online gambling in New Zealand has reached NZ$1.36bn (US$758m) per year. The data comes as the country prepares to launch a regulated sector under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026, which came into effect earlier this month.
According to the report, monthly spending on online gambling has been above NZ$100m (US$58m) since March 2024. The market had an estimated 360,000 active customers by September 2025.
Spending at dedicated online casino operators increased 38 per cent year-on-year, while hybrid operators offering multiple gaming verticals also saw gains. Revenue was highly concentrated, with the top 15 operators accounting for more than 82 per cent of online gambling spend.
In contrast, the sports betting segment declined significantly, with spending falling 37 per cent year-on-year alongside decreases in transactions and active users.
“The market is expanding both in breadth and depth,” said Trina Lowry, programme director for Online Gambling Implementation at the DIA.
A three-stage licensing process that will allow up to 15 online casino licences to be auctioned before the regulated market launches on December 1. From June 2027 onward, only licensed operators will be legally permitted to offer online casino services to players in New Zealand.
New government data shows strong growth in online casino spending as the country moves towards a regulated igaming market. New Zealand.- The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) Zealand has said that spending on online gambling in New Zealand has reached NZ$1.36bn (US$758m) per year. The data comes as the country prepares to launch a regulated…
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