{"id":14011,"date":"2025-10-01T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=europe&#038;p=14011"},"modified":"2025-09-30T21:39:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T02:39:40","slug":"new-zealand-government-cracks-down-on-gambling-influencers-slaps-125k-fines","status":"publish","type":"europe","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/new-zealand-government-cracks-down-on-gambling-influencers-slaps-125k-fines\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand government cracks down on gambling influencers, slaps $125k fines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wellington, NZ<\/strong> \u2014 In a recent crackdown, the <strong>Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)<\/strong> has fined four social media influencers a total of <strong>$125,000<\/strong> for promoting illegal online gambling targeting New Zealand audiences. Notable figures such as <strong>Calen Morris<\/strong> and <strong>Millie Elder-Holmes<\/strong> are among those penalized as part of enforcement actions that also include cease-and-desist letters sent to 26 accounts. These measures respond to a surge of <strong>50 formal complaints<\/strong> in recent months, spotlighting concerns over the impact on vulnerable groups, particularly the <strong>M\u0101ori communities<\/strong> disproportionately affected by gambling harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/colombian-gambling-news\/influencers-can-go-to-jail-in-colombia-for-illegal-raffles-coljuegos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Influencers can go to jail in Colombia for illegal raffles, Coljuegos.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vicki Scott, <strong>DIA\u2019s Director of Gambling Regulatory Services<\/strong>, condemned the illicit advertising efforts, describing them as <em>\u201cmanipulative and harmful.\u201d <\/em>She underscored the department\u2019s commitment to protecting New Zealanders, especially those within M\u0101ori wh\u0101nau, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach toward operators and influencers exploiting gambling vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The enforcement relies on section 16 of the <strong>Gambling Act 2003<\/strong>, which prohibits advertising by overseas gambling operators in New Zealand. Influencers found in violation face fines up to <strong>$10,000<\/strong> per offense, with warnings of potential prosecutions for repeat breaches. Anticipated legislation, including the <strong>Online Gambling Bill<\/strong> currently undergoing select committee review and expected to take effect by <strong>February 2026<\/strong>, will impose strict licensing requirements and increase penalties for unlicensed operators up to <strong>$5 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meta removes Filipino influencers for promoting illegal gambling<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/new-zealand-government-cracks-down-on-gambling-influencers-slaps-125k-fines2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14012\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/new-zealand-government-cracks-down-on-gambling-influencers-slaps-125k-fines2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/new-zealand-government-cracks-down-on-gambling-influencers-slaps-125k-fines2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/new-zealand-government-cracks-down-on-gambling-influencers-slaps-125k-fines2-768x615.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry reactions reveal a cautious shift as some influencers decline gambling promotions over ethical concerns, despite the dominance of foreign gambling companies eager to enter the market once new licenses are available. M\u0101ori health organizations advocate for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising, highlighting the social costs tied to influencer marketing strategies that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/netherlands-gambling-authority-kansspelautoriteit-behind-the-influencers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Netherlands\u2019 Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit behind the influencers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This crackdown represents a pivotal moment in New Zealand\u2019s regulatory landscape, testing whether enhanced restrictions and financial penalties can effectively curb unlawful gambling advertising or drive actors toward more covert tactics to evade enforcement. The outcome will be a crucial indicator of the country\u2019s dedication to protecting public welfare amid the evolving challenges of digital-age compliance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>promoting illegal online gambling targeting New Zealand audiences. 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