SkillOnNet advances to next stage of New Zealand online casino licensing process

Operator among 11 successful bidders as country moves towards regulated market SkillOnNet is one of just 11 operators to have secured the right to apply for one of New Zealand’s new online casino licenses following a competitive auction process. New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Act, which came into force in May 2026, allows for up to 15 online casino licenses to be awarded under a new regulatory framework. The auction attracted 32 bidders and concluded after 10 rounds, with a final price of NZ$15m per license.