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New Zealand has taken a major step toward establishing its regulated online casino market, identifying 11 entities that have secured the right to apply for 15 online gambling licences following a competitive auction that attracted 32 bidders. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) announced the results on October 13, confirming that the auction concluded after 10 rounds, with the final price reaching NZ$15 million (US$8.4 million) per licence. The outcome represents a s