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Gambling
As New Zealand’s gambling regulator, we work to ensure New Zealanders can enjoy safe and fair gambling that efficiently and equitably contributes to community wellbeing.
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- Legislation and regulation
Links to the Gambling Act and regulations, and information about regulatory agencies and their responsibilities. This includes certificates of approval for casino employees.
- Classes of gambling
The classification of gambling is based on the amount of money spent and the risk of problem gambling associated with an activity.
- Rules for running a gambling activity
These activities include: Housie, lotteries (i.e. raffles, sweepstakes) games of chance, prize competitions (including calcuttas) and instant games.
- Problem gambling in New Zealand
We work closely with the gambling sector and problem gambling treatment providers to prevent and minimise harm.
- Information for casino operators
Casino licensing, employee certificates of approval, game rules, and minimum operating and equipment standards for casinos.
- Gaming machines in pubs and clubs
Non-casino gaming machines in pubs and clubs must be operated by a corporate society and to raise money for community groups and non-commercial purposes.
- Electronic Monitoring System (EMS)
All gaming machines in pubs and clubs must be connected to the EMS, which tracks and monitors operations.
- Gambling technical equipment
All licensed gambling equipment must comply with minimum standards made under the Gambling Act 2003.
- News & information
Information for gaming machine societies, venue operators, casinos, sector organisations and the community in general.
- Data and statistics
Find numbers of venues and gaming machines licensed to each society, in each council area, along with quarterly GMP figures, and links to historical data.
- Consultations
We're frequently consulting on ways to improve compliance with the Gambling Act and on the development of new rules.
- Forms and guidelines
Class 3, Class 4 and Casino Gambling licence application forms and guidelines are available online for you to download.
- Prohibited gambling activities
Certain types of gambling and the promotion of overseas gambling is illegal in New Zealand. The laws are enforced and penalties can apply.
- Compliance, investigations & audits
Information about gambling compliance audits, self-assessment reviews, infringement notices and more.
- Information for territorial authorities
Information for territorial authorities reviewing their gambling venue policies.
- How to contact us
Call the Gambling Group on 0800 257 887 or contact one of our regional offices.
Gambling provides a source of funding for community groups
Poke Sides
Gambling and lottery activities provide funds for community groups through grants.
Pokie Sites Play
Application forms are available from societies (typically via a website), some community networks such as Citizens' Advice Bureaux, and often at gaming machine venues.
You must send your application directly to the society and not through a venue. The society must deal with you directly and not communicate with you through the venue.