The New Zealand Online Casino Gambling Bill (Bill) is now at the Second Reading stage of the parliamentary process. If it passes this stage, it will go to a committee of the whole House, it will then be read for a third time and voted on. If the bill is passed it will progress for Royal Assent. The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has published an updated timeline on the anticipated commencement of the Bill and the licensing process. At present, the DIA anticipates that the Bill will pass into law and commence on 1 May 2026.