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Welcome Kiwis! There has been a huge shift in the world of online sports betting from a New Zealand perspective in 2025. From about 2003 up until mid 2025, it was completely legal for Kiwis to bet on rugby at offshore sportsbooks. But there was a problem, New Zealand Dollar betting sites were few and far between. Australian bookies would serve you during this period, but they only offered AUD accounts, so you lost out on currency exchange fees hidden in each deposit or withdrawal. Then there were European or other international brands that forced EUR or USD accounts with the same problem.
With a new law in 2025, your legal rugby betting options online come at just two sites, TAB NZ and Betcha, both of which are owned by the company that holds the legal monopoly. So of course, you can bet on rugby in NZD at these sites. Your choice has been limited though with this new law, as there were some great brands open to you with support for NZD accounts prior to this legal status change.
The positive news in the online gaming space is that New Zealand will open a new local market of up to 15 licensed online casinos in 2026. Until then, Kiwis may play pokies and casino games offshore as top brands look to apply for licenses. So if you’re on the lookout for online casino games in this interim period, be sure to confirm that your provider supports casino accounts in New Zealand dollars.
Best New Zealand Dollar Rugby Betting Sites: There are now only two
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