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Online Casino Gambling Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 16 Jul 2025

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill establishes a licensing regime for online casino gambling to facilitate a safer and regulated online casino gambling market.
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MP in charge
Hon Brooke van Velden
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Committee
Governance and Administration
confirmation_number Bill No.178-1
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Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Governance and Administration
14 Jul 2025 - Current
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Report due on 16 Nov 2025

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Submission due on 16 Aug 2025

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Brooke van Velden
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 178-1
    Introduction: 29 Jun 2025
    First reading agreed: 15 Jul 2025
    Referred to: Governance and Administration
    Submissions due: 16 Aug 2025