New Zealand bans offshore sports betting

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An amendment to the Racing Industry Act 2020 in New Zealand took effect on 28 June and bans offshore betting operators from accepting wagers from New Zealand residents.

The amendment will solidify TAB New Zealand’s position as the totalisator monopoly for the country’s sports betting and horse racing industries and benefit its 25-year partnership with operator Entain.

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It is estimated that between NZ$180 million (US$110 million)1 NZD = 0.6091 USD
2025-06-30Powered by CMG CurrenShift and NZ$200 million (US$122 million)1 NZD = 0.6091 USD
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With this change, Entain is set to pay NZ$100 million (US$60.9 million)1 NZD = 0.6091 USD
2025-06-30Powered by CMG CurrenShift to TAB New Zealand, with NZ$20 million (US$12.2 million)1 NZD = 0.6091 USD
2025-06-30Powered by CMG CurrenShift going to Sport NZ, and the remainder spread across different racing codes.

Vicki Scott, Director of Gambling at the Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand, has said that offshore entities have been notified that they need to start withdrawing from the country and that she expects that responsible gambling operators will respect and comply with the change.

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