Eleven entities bid for online casino licences in New Zealand

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 3:00pm

In this story SkyCity Entertainment Group, TAB

Eleven entities have submitted bids for 15 available online casino licences in New Zealand. The final auction price reached $15 million per licence as a new regulatory system is being implemented.

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First reported by RNZ, Thu 15 Oct, 2:12pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 47 minutes

RNZThu 15 Oct, 2:12pm

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