New Zealand Government Set To Regulate Online Casinos & Australian Offshore Leakage | Ausbiz

 New Zealand Government Set To Regulate Online Casinos & Australian Offshore Leakage | Ausbiz

In this interview with Andrew Geoghegan on Ausbiz, Tom Waterhouse discusses the latest news out of New Zealand, with the online casino regulation bill moving to the next stage of legalisation. Tom also discusses the similarities between issues faced by New Zealand and Australia, particularly the substantial offshore leakage.

Under the proposed framework, the New Zealand Government would allow up to 15 online casino licences to be issued, a limit lawmakers say is intended to control market size.

Tom discusses a report from the Australian Wagering Association which estimates $3.6b in leakage to illegal offshore casino operators. He also references Brazil as a potential model for stemming this offshore flow.

UK Budget Impact on Wagering & Australia's Grey Market | Ausbiz

UK Budget Impact on Wagering & Australia's Grey Market | Ausbiz

In this interview with Andrew Geoghegan on Ausbiz, Tom Waterhouse discusses the UK Treasury’s recent increase in taxes on online wagering. Tom and Andrew also discuss Australia’s grey market, including a recent report that 14% of Australian racing wagering goes to illegal offshore operators. Finally, Tom is asked about his expectations for 2026 in the wagering space.

Prediction Markets Growth & Evolution, Flutter Leaves India, UK Tax Hike Impacts | Ausbiz

Prediction Markets Growth & Evolution, Flutter Leaves India, UK Tax Hike Impacts | Ausbiz

Tom sat down with Andrew Geogheganon on Ausbiz and covers the rapid rise of prediction markets including Polymarket and Kalshi, Flutter suddenly leaving India due to a new legislation and finally Tom looks at the impact of the UK Government’s strict regulations which have led to offshore leakage and black-market operators.