Hundreds of millions wagered on New Zealand amateur football league

Monday 22 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 22 Sep 2025, 10:27am

More than $212 million was bet on the New Zealand men's domestic football league through overseas gambling platforms last season. Most of the wagering occurred on sites based in Asia, with single games attracting bets exceeding $1 million. Sport integrity experts have expressed concern regarding these figures.

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1. RNZMon 22 Sep 2025, 5:29am

   Alarming figures reveal New Zealand’s amateur football league is attracting hundreds of millions in offshore betting (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 22 Sep 2025, 10:11am

   New Zealand’s amateur football league is attracting hundreds of millions in offshore betting (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 22 Sep 2025, 10:27am

   Hundreds of millions bet on NZ amateur football league (opens in new tab)