Expertise: Gambling Industry Specialist
- Ban on credit card gambling
- Stricter limits on advertising during sports events
- Mandatory messaging about gambling harm
- Heavy fines for unlicensed operators
Australia has recently implemented stricter regulations on gambling advertising and payment methods, prompting many Aussie players to switch to offshore platforms—similar to New Zealand.
These changes are expected to impact New Zealand indirectly:
- Operators may launch NZ-specific promotions to retain Oceania players
- Affiliates may see increased traffic from Australia-based visitors using VPNs
- Offshore casinos are expanding their NZD support and NZ-focused payment methods
With both Australia and New Zealand reviewing regulations, Oceania is becoming one of the most active regions in the global online gambling industry. The main reason governments are cracking down on this subject is the increasing global online casino market numbers.
