New Zealand plans to limit online casino gambling licenses, ban ads aimed at children


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  • Wednesday, 13 Nov 2024

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SYDNEY (Reuters) - New Zealand on Wednesday proposed to limit the number of licenses for online casino gambling operators, require them to set up an age verification system and ban advertisements aimed at children, as it looks to rein in the fast-growing sector.

Offenders will be fined up to NZ$5 million ($3 million), with the new regulatory system expected to be in place from early 2026, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden said.

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