# INTERVIEW: Online Casino Gambling Implementation

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Podcast: [Reg Talk NZ](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reg-talk-nz-7769563)
Published: 2026-05-19T01:51:19+00:00
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## Resource

The Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 came into force on 1 May 2026, paving the way for up to 15 online casino gambling providers to be licenced in New Zealand for the first time. In this episode we're joined by Trina Lowry, Programme Director Online Gambling Implementation and Vicki Scott, Director Gambling to talk through how and why New Zealand is moving to regulate online casino gambling, as well as the approach for doing so and what lies ahead. Links Find out more about the Online Gambling Implementation programme on the DIA website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Online-Casino-Gambling About Reg Talk NZ  Reg Talk NZ is produced by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua.  This episode was written, recorded and edited by humans. AI tools may have been used to enhance audio quality as required.  Contact: podcast@dia.govt.nz      Disclaimer  Content from this podcast is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.   Visit www.dia.govt.nz or links provided in episode show notes for additional information on the topics covered in each episode.   Music:   "Semi-Funk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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