Regulations
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.
On this page
- Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2019
- Gambling (Venue Payments) Regulations 2016
- Gambling (Fees) Regulations 2015
- Gambling (Non-gambling Activities) Regulations 2013
- Gambling (Class 4 Banking) Regulations 2006
- Gambling (Prohibited Property) Regulations 2005
- Gambling (Licensed Promoters) Regulations 2005
- Racing (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Forms) Regulations 2004
Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2019
These regulations came into force on 1 July 2019. The regulations apply to pub and club gaming machine, casino, New Zealand Racing Board and New Zealand Lotteries Commission profits. The levy reimburses the Crown for the cost of problem gambling services delivered by the Ministry of Health.
The levy rates are payable for the period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2022 (both dates inclusive).
Gambling (Venue Payments) Regulations 2016
These regulations specify the amount that Class 4 societies can pay to venues for hosting gaming machines. Venues receive a commission payment based on the weekly turnover through the machines.
Gambling (Fees) Regulations 2015
These regulations stipulate the fees that apply for licences and approvals under the Act. The fees also contribute to the Department of Internal Affairs' compliance activity and the Gambling Commission.
Amendments
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1 July 2020 — allows a freeze on class 4 venue fees at 2019/20 levels and a short-term fee waiver on some fees for class 4 gambling operators and casinos (related to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic)
Gambling (Non-gambling Activities) Regulations 2013
These regulations declare lotteries known as spot prize competitions not to be gambling for the purposes of the Gambling Act 2003.
Gambling (Class 4 Banking) Regulations 2006
These regulations apply to all Class 4 gambling venues and stipulate that venue managers must bank gaming machine profits weekly.
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 (Licensed Promoters) Regulations 2005
Licensed Promoters conduct gambling for a society. A society can employ a Licensed Promoter only for Class 3 gambling.
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 (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
The harm prevention and minimisation regulations apply to game machines in pubs and clubs and casinos.
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.
Amendments
- 1 July 2020 — to temporarily suspend some requirements and include a new regulation to improve the liquidity of the class 4 sector.
- 4 August 2014 — to replace regulation 10 (minimum amount of net proceeds to be distributed for authorised purposes).
- 15 August 2011 — to remove 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.
Gambling (Forms) Regulations 2004
These regulations specify an application form for casino certificates of approval and the warrant of appointment for Gambling Regulators.