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From 1 December 2026, online casino operators that have not applied for a licence in New Zealand must stop offering online casino gambling in New Zealand. Operators with a pending application may keep operating until their application has been decided but cannot advertise.

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On 16 July 2026, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) published its public notice inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for online casino gambling licences under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. This is stage one of a three-stage process to establish New Zealand's first regulated online casino market - the most significant shift in NZ gambling law in more than two decades.

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NZ online casinos: What the 1 December deadline means for operators without a licence application
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From 1 December 2026, online casino operators that have not applied for a licence in New Zealand must stop offering online casino gambling in New Zealand. Operators with a pending application may keep operating until their application has been decided but cannot advertise.

Read more →
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Reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (AML/CTF Act) took effect on 31 March 2026. The reforms in AML/CTF Act together with the new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules 2025 (the Rules) marked a significant step towards a more risk-based compliance framework. AUSTRAC has warned that a purely procedural approach to compliance is not sufficient and instead emphasised that the purpose of the reforms is to help businesses better identify, assess and manage money laundering and terrorism financing risks.

Read more →
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New Zealand opens Expressions of Interest for online casino gambling licences.
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New Zealand opens Expressions of Interest for online casino gambling licences.
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On 16 July 2026, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) published its public notice inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for online casino gambling licences under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. This is stage one of a three-stage process to establish New Zealand's first regulated online casino market - the most significant shift in NZ gambling law in more than two decades.

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Australia's gambling regulatory landscape in 2026 remains dynamic with relevant developments and sustained regulatory activity across multiple fronts. From recent AML/CTF reforms and heightened AUSTRAC and ACMA enforcement activity, to the introduction of a New Zealand online casino licensing regime and unresolved questions around cashless gaming, advertising restrictions and in-play betting, Australian and New Zealand operators face a year in which compliance decisions carry material commercial consequences.

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NZ online casinos: What the 1 December deadline means for operators without a licence application
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From 1 December 2026, online casino operators that have not applied for a licence in New Zealand must stop offering online casino gambling in New Zealand. Operators with a pending application may keep operating until their application has been decided but cannot advertise.

Read more →
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The March 2026 reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime replaced the familiar “independent review” with a broader independent evaluation. The emphasis has changed and evaluations now look more closely at whether your program works in practice, not only at what it says. Handled well, an evaluation is a valuable opportunity to test your program with fresh eyes. Here is what AUSTRAC requires and how to prepare.

Read more →
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Suspicious Matter Reports and Tipping Off: What Reporting Entities Need to Know
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Suspicious Matter Reports and Tipping Off: What Reporting Entities Need to Know
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If your business provides designated services, two AML/CTF obligations work closely together: knowing when to submit a suspicious matter report (SMR), and knowing how to avoid tipping off. At first glance they can feel like competing priorities. One asks you to flag concerns to AUSTRAC, while the other limits what you can say to the very customer those concerns relate to. Handled well, they are entirely compatible. Here is what matters most, and what to do next.

Read more →
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