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New Zealand Increases Offshore Gambling Duty to Fund Communities

10/31/2025

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New Zealand will raise the Offshore Gambling Duty from 12% to 16% to fund local communities, with 4% for community returns.
Brooke van Velden, the Minister of Internal Affairs, confirmed the policy, saying regulators will oversee up to 15 online operators.
A two-year review will assess regulation's impact on existing gambling revenues and community contributions.
Van Velden emphasized the plan will not undermine harm minimization and will bolster local sports.

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New Zealand will raise the Offshore Gambling Duty from 12% to 16% to fund local communities, with 4% for community returns.
Brooke van Velden, the Minister of Internal Affairs, confirmed the policy, saying regulators will oversee up to 15 online operators.
A two-year review will assess regulation's impact on existing gambling revenues and community contributions.
Van Velden emphasized the plan will not undermine harm minimization and will bolster local sports.