新西兰部长以政府不愿认可赌博为由, 拒绝提供网上赌场执照。 New Zealand minister rejects online casino licence, citing government's reluctance to endorse gambling.

新西兰部长Brooke van Velden拒绝TAB提出的1.5亿美元在线赌场执照提案, 认为政府不应参与赌场赌博。 New Zealand's Minister Brooke van Velden rejected the TAB's $150 million proposal for an online casino licence, arguing the government shouldn't be involved in casino gambling. TAB为了保护其市场份额,已要求修改法律,允许在线赌场服务。 The TAB, seeking to protect its market share, had requested a law change to allow online casino services. 政府拍卖15个在线赌场执照, 让当地经营者对外国竞争感到担忧。 The government is auctioning 15 online casino licences, worrying local operators about foreign competition.