Vicki Scott

Director Gambling, Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua

Vicki is the Director of Gambling at the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs, where she leads the regulation of New Zealand's gambling sector, including casinos, gaming machines, lotteries, sports betting, and online gambling. In 2026, Vicki played a key leadership role in implementing New Zealand's new online casino regulatory regime, overseeing the transition to a licensed and regulated market focused on consumer protection, harm minimisation, and regulatory integrity.