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The Rules for Running a Gambling Activity Gambling in Pubs and Clubs (Class 4) Info for Territorial Authorities Compliance Investigations and Audits Electronic Monitoring System (EMS) Fact Sheets (Gambling Act 2003) |
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Casinos
The Department of Internal Affairs is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with the Gambling Act 2003, and with regulations, license conditions, minimum operating standards and game rules made under that Act. It also develops casino game rules, minimum operating standards and minimum equipment standards for casinos.
Casino Gambling InspectorsThe Department of Internal Affairs is committed to ensuring gambling in casinos is fair, honest, lawful, and remains free from criminal influence or exploitation. To meet these aims, the Casino Compliance Unit maintains a team of Gambling Inspectors in each casino. Set out below are the roles of the Gambling Inspectors in the casinos, how they can help you and contact details for each of the casino units. Role of a Casino Gambling InspectorA Casino Gambling Inspector’s role includes handling complaints from members of the public and ensuring casino gambling complies with the Gambling Act 2003, minimum operating standards, minimum technical standards, and game rules.
How a Casino Gambling Inspector Can Help YouPart of the role of a Casino Gambling Inspector is to investigate complaints made by members of public about the conduct of gambling in casinos. As a general guide a Casino Gambling Inspector can help you with concerns and complaints about any of the following matters:
How to Contact a Casino Gambling InspectorThe Casino Gambling Inspectors have a National Manager based in Wellington and an office in every region in which a casino operates. You can write, phone or email us:
46 Waring Taylor Street PO Box 10 095 Wellington 6140 Phone: (04) 494 0616 Fax: (04) 495 7224 Email: casino.compliance@dia.govt.nz Auckland Compliance Unit Level 7, 99 Albert Street PO Box 2220 Auckland 1140 Phone: (09) 363 6343 Fax: (09) 362 7904 Email: casino.compliance@dia.govt.nz Hamilton Compliance Unit 346 Victoria Street PO Box 1543 Waikato Mail Centre 3240 Ph: (07) 834 4924 Fax: (07) 834 4925 Email: casino.compliance@dia.govt.nz Christchurch Compliance Unit 30 Victoria Street PO Box 13721 Christchurch 8141 Phone: (03) 372 8884 Fax: (03) 365 2447 Email: casino.compliance@dia.govt.nz
Level 7, John Wickliffe House 265 Princes Street PO Box 857 Dunedin 9054 Phone: (03) 479 6504 Fax: (03) 470 1508 Email: casino.compliance@dia.govt.nz Queenstown Compliance Unit PO Box 2 Queenstown 9300 Phone: (03) 441 8587 Fax: (03) 442 7163 Email: casino.compliance@dia.govt.nz Casino LicencesUnder the Gambling Act 2003 no new casino venue licences will be issued. The Casino Control Authority Act was repealed on 1 July 2004 and the Casino Control Authority was disestablished on 1 October 2004. For more information see the Fact Sheets (Gambling Act 2003) - 'Fact Sheet 28: Casinos'.RegulationsRegulations have been made under the Gambling Act 2003 to help achieve the objectives of the Act. Regulations apply to individuals and organisations that are authorised to operate gambling. Please click here for a list of our Current Regulations.Regulations 9, 10 and 11 of the Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004 came into force in 2005. These are:
Rules of Casino GamesThe following is the consolidated version of games that are authorised to be played in New Zealand casinos. Not all casinos offer all games. For the casino gambling equipment standards as contained in the Rules of Games see: Gambling Technical Equipment - Rules of Games.This consolidated version of the Rules of Games incorporates all amendments. This consolidated version does not replace the official version of the Rules of Games as found in the New Zealand Gazette. Please click here to link to the Index of New Zealand Gazette references .pdf (22k)* Since the Gambling Act 2003 was passed the following amendments have been made to the rules of Casino Table Games:
Regulation of CasinosThe responsibility for regulation of the gambling sector is shared between the Gambling Commission, the Department of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Health.The Gambling CommissionThe Gambling Commission’s role is to:
PO Box 3310 Shortland Street Auckland 1010 Phone: 09 300 1113 Fax: 09 300 1118 Email: info@gamblingcom.govt.nz Website: http://www.gamblingcom.govt.nz Associated PersonsThe Gambling Act requires that persons who have or will have a significant influence in a casino must be approved as an associated person for that casino. The meaning of significant influence is defined in section 7 of the Gambling Act 2003. For more information see the Fact Sheets (Gambling Act 2003) - 'Fact Sheet 29: Associated Persons' and 'Fact Sheet 30: Significant Influence'.Either the Gambling Commission or the Secretary for Internal Affairs will be responsible for approving associated persons, depending on the circumstances. Before someone can be approved as an associated person the Secretary must be satisfied that the person is suitable. Investigations into the suitability of prospective associated persons is thorough and extensive. The suitability of prospective associated persons must be investigated to ensure the integrity of the management, ownership and operation of casinos in New Zealand. An assessment of suitability requires the completion of an Associated Persons Application Form. The information contained in the form may be used to investigate and assess the applicant against the suitability criteria specified in section 124 of the Gambling Act 2003. Police, and other agencies may also be contacted for information. Applicants must provide fingerprints and photographs with their application. These are destroyed immediately after the Department makes a decision. All investigations are carried out with the consent and knowledge of the individual. Individual applicants are required to provide a signed Consent for Release of Information held on the Wanganui Computer [Law Enforcement System] form (See: www.justice.govt.nz/privacy/). Applicants who are not New Zealand citizens are required to obtain an equivalent ‘Police clearance’ certificate from relevant jurisdictions. Link here for a copy of the Associated Persons Application Form.
46 Waring Taylor Street PO Box 10-095 Wellington 6140 Freephone: 0800 257 887 Phone: (04) 494 0616 Fax: (04) 495 7224 Email: casino.compliance@dia.govt.nz Certificates of ApprovalThe Gambling Act 2003 requires that all persons must hold a Certificate of Approval if they are employed in a casino in any capacity relating to the following:
Link here for a copy of Certificate of Approval Application Form. For more information regarding Certificates of Approval please contact:
Department of Internal Affairs 46 Waring Taylor Street PO Box 10-095 Wellington 6140 Freephone: 0800 257 887 Phone: (04) 494 0700 Fax: (04) 494 0656 E-mail: gaming.compliance@dia.govt.nz *These documents are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. You need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. You can download a free version from the Adobe site. If you require a hard copy of any of these forms please contact the Gaming Compliance Unit. |
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