New Zealand iGaming could generate $20m for community funding per new policy
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
New Zealand plans to direct a share of offshore online casino duty to community grants through the Lottery Grants Board. The contribution is set at the equivalent of 4% of operator GGR, with officials estimating annual funding of NZ$10 million to NZ$20 million from 1 January 2027. The arrangements will be reviewed two years after implementation.
Why it matters
The policy would direct part of offshore online casino duty to community grants.