On July 1, 2025, New Zealand introduced a significant change to its gambling laws that will have a major impact on the online sports and racing betting market. In a nutshell, New Zealand bans offshore sports betting. The Racing Industry Act 2020 was amended to grant TAB New Zealand (TAB NZ) exclusive rights to provide […]
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New Zealand to Ban Greyhound Racing by 2026 to Protect Animal Welfare
In a significant move for animal welfare, New Zealand’s government has announced plans to outlaw greyhound racing by 2026. Racing Minister Winston Peters made the announcement, citing the welfare of racing dogs as the primary reason for the decision. This landmark change comes after years of scrutiny and three official reviews over the past decade, […]