New Zealand plans to introduce an online gambling framework, with legislation expected to take effect in early 2026, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden said. The government intends to license up to 15 operators and could begin an auction in February 2026, with launches possible by April.
Operators may need to meet new licensing, advertising and responsible-gambling requirements to serve New Zealand players.
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iGamingToday reported that Mauritius budget proposals would permit digital game licensing for existing casino and gaming operators. The package also proposes independent testing, stronger monitoring and removal of the separate hotel casino category.
It was reported that Kenya’s High Court suspended its new gambling licensing framework. The case alleges that the rules’ capital requirement had not undergone public consultation.
It was reported that Mozambique’s Council of Ministers approved specific regulations for electronic and computerised gambling. The rules establish a separate licensing system for online operators previously covered by general gambling laws.
It was reported that Gibraltar’s new Gambling Act will replace its uniform B2B licensing model. The legislation introduces a tiered framework.
Curacao’s LOK framework requires licensed operators to work with certified alternative dispute resolution providers, according to a report published on 22 June 2026. The report also describes similar regulatory moves in Malta, the UK, Anjouan and Nevis, without specifying their requirements.