Is BlueBet available in New Zealand? BlueBet NZ Review

Thanks to several sponsorship deals with NRL clubs, BlueBet has become a very visible online sports betting brand within the Australian regulated market. Since there is a sizable audience of NRL fans in New Zealand that have likely become familiar with the brand through their partnerships with The Dolphins and the Penrith Panthers, it is only natural that interested Kiwi sports bettors may be curious to know if BlueBet accepts players based in New Zealand. The answer to that is 'no,' BlueBet  never served customers in New Zealand, they only serve the Australian market. 

While New Zealand laws permited its citizens to play at offshore gambling sites until mid-2025, BlueBet was one of several Australian operators that chose to forego serving Kiwis, even when they could have.  While BlueBet did not serve the New Zealand market, there were plenty of sportsbook brands within the Australian regime that did, but that has now changed as a result of new 2025 laws.

When Aussie brands were open to Kiwis, Australian sites were always barred from offering live, in-play betting, as well as other kinds of games like online & live dealer casino games or poker rooms. There were no new customer bonuses either.  Lastly, brands based in Australia all only support AUD accounts, which forced New Zealanders into unnecessary, costly and hidden foreign exchange fees on every deposit or withdrawal.  Now, you have two legal sports betting options in New Zealand after the 2025 market shift: TAB NZ and Betcha.

About BlueBet

BlueBet is a truly Australian online betting provider, not owned by a foreign entity. Executive Chaired by long-time bookmaker Michael Sullivan, their shares are traded on the ASX under the symbol BBT. They are however looking to expand into various US state markets where online betting is now legal.