What the auction tells poker readers
The casino licensing table records DIA’s successful auction entities. It does not identify an approved poker room. There is no verified New Zealand-issued online-poker licence in this directory as at 18 October 2026, and we do not infer a future brand or product from an applicant’s name.
Section 5 of the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 includes remote participation in casino table gambling such as poker within its definition of online casino gambling. That definition does not mean every future casino licensee will offer player-versus-player poker. The eventual platform and licence scope need checking separately.
How to check a future poker listing
The Act’s section 74 requires a public register covering the operator’s platform, licence commencement and expiry, conditions and status. Use that evidence before treating a familiar international poker brand as locally licensed. A tournament advertised overseas, a New Zealand-dollar account or a physical casino’s poker tables is not proof of online authorisation.
Once a specific product is verified, practical comparison points include rake, tournament fees, withdrawal conditions, identity checks and fair-play controls. A house-banked poker-style casino game differs from a cash table or tournament against other customers. We do not invent fees, test results or availability for an unconfirmed service.
Information, not an offshore referral
DIA’s player guidance explains the transition, while its advertiser guidance confirms that advertising restrictions apply during it. This guide contains no offshore poker signup links. For concerns about gambling, use local support for yourself or your whānau.