New Zealand allocates 15 online casino application rights after auction
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that 11 operators received rights to apply for online casino licences after an auction. The process involved 32 bidders over 10 rounds and ended at NZ$15 million per licence; Baytree Interactive Limited (Betway) received three rights, while Playvia Gaming (NZ) Limited (Entain ENT · GBp 443.70 2026-10-16 Data) received two. Formal licences remain subject to applications and regulatory assessment, with awards expected in early 2027.
Why it matters
Operators holding application rights must still complete regulatory assessment before they can receive a licence to operate in New Zealand.