The Market That Already ExistsAccording to figures from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), the New Zealand online casino market reached approximately NZ$1.3 billion in 2025. The casino online industry has become part of everyday conversation for hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders who already access these platforms. Who Is Playing and How MuchThe DOT Loves Data report, commissioned by the DIA and published on iGaming Today, reveals important patterns about who participates in online gambling. Operators must take all reasonable steps to minimise the risk of harm caused by online casino gambling. The Path ForwardFrom what has become of the NZ$1.3 billion casino online market so far, players and operators alike can expect the sector to concentrate around platforms that combine scale with high operational efficiency.