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Current Consultations
We currently have multiple consultations open. We are interested to hear your views on the following proposed changes.- Application to amend the rules of Baccarat (Submissions close Friday, 13 March 2026)
- Changes to the gambling equipment minimum standards for Casinos and Class 4 gambling
(Submissions close Monday, 23 March 2026) - Proposal to include the QCOM 1.6.7 in Class 4 minimum standards for the Electronic Monitoring System (EMS) (Submissions close Monday, 13 April 2026)
Application to amend the rules of Baccarat
The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua is inviting submissions on the proposed amendments to the Baccarat game rules. The amendments seek to introduce a new wagering option, Dragon Tiger Baccarat, and to provide greater consistency and clarity to the players.Submissions close at 5pm on Friday, 13 March 2026
Consultation document: Proposal to amend Baccarat game rules (PDF, 351KB)
Division 5 Baccarat consolidated 2025 (corrected Sept 2025) (PDF, 624KB)
Please address your submissions to gambling@dia.govt.nz and include Baccarat Rules Submission in the subject line.
See also: Have your say: calls for feedback
