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Regulations 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.


Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Regulations 2004

The Class 4 net proceeds regulations apply to Class 4 operators. The regulations set out requirements for the retention of certain records and management of gambling equipment and for the application and distribution of net proceeds.

Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004

The harm prevention and minimisation regulations apply to gaming machines in pubs and clubs and casinos.

Racing (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004

Separate regulations for prevention and minimisation of harm have been created for the New Zealand Racing Board.

Gambling (Licensed Promoters) Regulations 2005

Licensed Promoters conduct gambling for a society. A society can employ a Licensed Promoter only for Class 3 gambling.

Gambling (Prohibited Property) Regulations 2005

The regulations set out which property must not be offered as a reward for, or used to reward a winner of, gambling.

Gambling (Class 4 Banking) Regulations 2006

These regulations apply to all Class 4 gambling venues, effective from 6 April, 2006. The 2006 regulations replace the existing venue licence condition 4 for venues.

Gambling (Fees) Regulations 2007

These regulations stipulate the fees that apply for licences and approvals under the Act and apply from 1 February 2008. The fees also contribute to the Department of Internal Affairs' compliance activity and the Gambling Commission.

Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2010

These regulations came into effect on 10 May 2010. The regulations apply to pub and club gaming machine, casino, TAB and Lotteries Commission profits. The levy reimburses the Crown for the cost of problem gambling services delivered by the Ministry of Health.

Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Amendment Regulations 2011

These regulations amend the Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Regulations 2004 by removing the prohibition on multi-year grants from gaming machine profits. There are also additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Gambling Act 2003, and to help mitigate various risks if multi-year grant commitments are made.
Link to the Cabinet Papers leading to these Regulations

Return to the Gambling Act 2003 page


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