Kiwi punters will be geoblocked from accessing overseas betting agencies after the New Zealand government passed a bill tightening Entain’s monopoly on the country’s gambling dollar.
The legislation also triggers a NZ$100 million payment from wagering giant Entain, which is two years into a 25-year strategic partnership running TAB NZ and its new online bookmaker, betcha.
The legislation, which made changes to the Racing Industry Act, is expected to come into effect as soon as next week.
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