Online Casino Gambling Bill

Government bill

30 June 2025

This bill establishes a licensing regime for online casino gambling to facilitate a safer and regulated online casino gambling market.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings

  • Introduced on 30 June 2025
  • 1st reading on 15 July 2025
  • 2nd reading on 3 March 2026
  • 3rd reading on 23 April 2026
  • Royal assent on 28 April 2026

Member responsible

Brooke van Velden

Brooke van Velden

ACT New Zealand MP for Tāmaki

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 15 July 2025

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2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 3 March 2026

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3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 23 April 2026

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Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 31 May 2026 at 10:28 am.