SkyCity Auckland
Auckland
The largest gaming floor in the country, with tournament rooms used for most of the national poker series dates.
- Poker series
- Gala nights
- Late licence
Venues
Four licensed floors, four different calendars
Casino operation in New Zealand is licensed under the Gambling Act 2003, and these four venues hold those licences. Each publishes its own event calendar — the links below go straight to them.
SkyCity Hamilton
Hamilton
Compact floor with a strong weekly blackjack schedule and function rooms that suit mid-size corporate evenings.
- Blackjack
- Corporate rooms
SkyCity Queenstown
Queenstown
Small, lakeside and busy in ski season. Book tables well ahead for anything in July or August.
- Seasonal
- Small groups
Christchurch Casino
Christchurch
The oldest casino in New Zealand, and the usual home of South Island tournament finals.
- Tournaments
- South Island
Outbound links carry a referral parameter so the venue can see the visit came from this guide. It changes nothing for you — no cost, no different price, and no influence on the order above.
Before you go
- 20
Entry age is 20
New Zealand casino floors are restricted to guests aged twenty and over as a licence condition. Photo ID is checked at the door, every time.
- ID
Bring physical ID
A NZ driver licence, Kiwi Access card or passport. Photographs of documents are not accepted.
- $
Buy-ins are set by the venue
Tournament buy-ins and gala ticket prices come from the venue, not from us. Always confirm on the venue page before travelling.