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New Zealand has begun implementing the next stage of its regulated online casino gambling system following the commencement of the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 on May 1st, introducing a tightly structured licensing framework designed to regulate offshore gambling operators while strengthening consumer protections. Authorities have set out a phased approach that combines limited licensing, competitive allocation mechanisms, and strengthened enforcement provisions intended t

Ireland’s newly established gambling regulator is preparing to start issuing licences following formal authorisation from a senior government minister. Jim O’Callaghan, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, has granted the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) permission to begin the licensing process. The minister confirmed that the authority can begin granting licences “for new entrants as soon as is feasible.” Under the rollout timeline, the GRAI will