Bet365, Super Group, and SkyCity Face High Court Action Over Offshore Gambling in New Zealand
Major global betting operators including Bet365, Super Group, and SkyCity Entertainment Group are facing coordinated legal action in New Zealand’s High Court over offshore gambling practices.
The case, structured as multiple class actions, seeks to challenge the legality of online gambling services offered to New Zealand residents—particularly those operated from overseas jurisdictions such as Malta. Plaintiffs are aiming to recover gambling losses incurred over several years, potentially opening the door to large-scale financial claims.
The legal challenge comes amid tightening regulations following changes in 2025 that restrict offshore operators from accepting bets within New Zealand. While companies involved have denied wrongdoing and signaled their intent to defend the claims, the case raises broader questions about regulatory gaps in cross-border digital gambling. As governments move toward stricter oversight, the outcome could set a major precedent for how international betting platforms operate in regulated markets—and reshape the future of online gambling compliance globally.
Clever Robot News Desk 23th April 2025
