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New Zealand brings online casino regulations into force from 3 July

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New Zealand made its Online Casino Gambling Regulations 2026 by Order in Council on 2 June, with the rules due to take effect on 3 July. The regulations cover harm prevention, consumer protection, advertising, reporting, audits, fees and levies. Expressions of interest are expected in July, followed by an auction in September and licence applications in October.

Operators must meet new operating requirements and follow a staged route to licensing in New Zealand.

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Malta brings revised gaming tax and VAT rules into force on 1 October

Malta’s revised VAT and gaming-tax rules take effect on 1 October 2026 under Legal Notices 84 and 86, according to the report. The changes clarify VAT treatment for some sports-betting and casino services, allow eligible input-cost recovery where applicable, and combine gaming tax with the levy on gaming devices. September reporting remains under the old rules and is due by 20 October; October returns use the updated portal and are due by 20 November.

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