Gambling
We administer and enforce casino and non-casino gambling regulation in New Zealand.
Gambling machine mystery shopper exercise 2017
A second mystery shopper exercise, conducted in late 2016 has found that improvements have been made in how gambling venues prevent and minimise harm but more can be done: Gambling machine mystery shopper exercise 2017 (released 28 June 2017)
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Read Gambits for information about the Department's recent work and significant issues in the gambling sector.
Gambling provides a source of funding for community groups
Gambling and lottery activities provide funds for community groups through grants.
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.
Further details on funding for community groups
