iGaming Daily Ep 661: Is New Zealand the Next APAC iGaming Hotspot?
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Senior Journalist Conor Porter as the trio discuss New Zealand’s ambitious plan to overhaul its online gambling landscape and what the upcoming regulatory framework could mean for operators, consumers, and the wider APAC region.
Tune in to today's episode to find out:
- Why New Zealand’s decision to auction up to 15 online casino licences is making headlines
- How attractive the NZ market truly is for major international operators
- Whether the government’s 2026 regulatory timeline is realistic or overly optimistic
- What the new offshore duty rise and ring fencing approach mean for community funding and public perception
- If the upcoming rules will genuinely curb offshore operators or simply shift the debate
Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Conor Porter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald
Relevant News Articles
https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2025/09/23/new-zealand-integrity/
https://igamingexpert.com/news/affiliates/new-zealand-influencers-defy-ad-laws/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/retail/2025/10/03/entain-tab-racing-new-zealand/
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