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New Zealand Rejects Sports Gambling Ad Restrictions Amid Reforms

4/8/2026

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New Zealand will not implement restrictions on sports gambling advertisements.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced reforms effective January 1, 2027.
The reforms limit television ads for betting firms, ban them during live sports, and ban gambling ads on radio during school pick-up and drop-off times.
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs acknowledged the reforms and cited the Racing Industry Amendment Act 2025 as enabling future advertising regulations.

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New Zealand will not implement restrictions on sports gambling advertisements.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced reforms effective January 1, 2027.
The reforms limit television ads for betting firms, ban them during live sports, and ban gambling ads on radio during school pick-up and drop-off times.
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs acknowledged the reforms and cited the Racing Industry Amendment Act 2025 as enabling future advertising regulations.