NZ’s Casino Ad Crackdown: New Rules for Promotions
Explains how the New Zealand bill to legalise and regulate online gambling affects casino advertising, the risks critics raise and Casinoble's view on safer promotion.
New Zealand is about to change how online casinos work, and how they advertise.
In mid-2025, the government introduced a new bill to legalize and regulate online gambling platforms. For the first time, licensed casinos may be allowed to advertise in the country.
But not everyone is on board. Critics say this could lead to a surge in gambling ads, with little protection for young people and vulnerable users.
Casinoble, a trusted review platform for legal casinos, welcomes the move toward safer regulation, but urges strong rules on marketing and bonuses.
In this post, we break down what’s happening, what the risks are, and where New Zealand might be headed next.
