Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has received official authorization to offer independent testing services in New Zealand's new iGaming market, which is currently undergoing regulation under the 2026 Online Casino Gaming Act.
Regulatory Framework and Licensing Process
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has published the technical standards and testing requirements necessary for market operations. The licensing process is currently in a competitive phase, with operator applications expected this month.
GLI will assist operators and providers in meeting the technical and regulatory requirements established by New Zealand authorities, leveraging its experience across more than 710 regulated gaming jurisdictions globally.
Significance for the Asia-Pacific Region
Richard Howarth, GLI's Managing Director for APAC, highlighted the strategic importance of New Zealand for iGaming development in the region. The company operates laboratories in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, along with established operations throughout Asia-Pacific.
This development represents an opportunity to observe how emerging markets implement modern regulatory frameworks, an experience that could prove valuable for other jurisdictions evaluating online gaming regulation.
Diego Ramírez
Diego Ramírez, un apasionado del fútbol de toda la vida originario de Lima (Perú), convirtió su pasión por el deporte y las estadísticas en una carrera en el periodismo digital. Durante la última década, ha cubierto todo tipo de temas, desde los principales torneos de fútbol y los mercados de apuestas hasta los casinos online y la evolución de la normativa en toda América Latina.
Especialidades: predicciones de fútbol, reseñas de casas de apuestas, noticias sobre iGaming, regulación de las apuestas y marketing de afiliados.
