New Zealand: Implemented Gambling Act 2003

On 18 September 2003, the Gambling Act 2003, integrating the Casino Control Act 1990 and the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1977 into a single Act, entered into force. The Act aims to control the growth of online gambling platforms and ensure responsible gambling practices. The act categorises gambling activities into four classes, with specific rules and licensing requirements for each. It also addresses the issue of remote gambling, allowing foreign remote gambling but with caution due to the risks of fraud and the lack of government protection for New Zealanders gambling on overseas websites. Additionally, the law sets age restrictions for gambling, with a minimum age of 20 years for entering casinos.