Streamline your application process and save time by completing and managing your applications on Gambling Aotearoa.
To access Gambling Aotearoa, you need a RealMe verified identity. First time users will be asked to consent to share their identity details with the Gambling Aotearoa portal.
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Lotteries, instant games, housie, games of chance and prize competitions (e.g. poker and calcutta’s) are gambling activities that are regulated in Aotearoa New Zealand. All activities whether large or small will have game rules you need to follow. However, not all activities will require a licence. To find out more about the different classes of gambling, whether you need a licence or the rules for running a successful and compliant activity visit our website by following the ‘view more’ link below.
View moreGaming machines in venues such as pubs and clubs (excluding casinos) can only be operated by corporate societies whose purpose is to raise money for the community for non-commercial activities. Class 4 requires all venues and operators to be licenced. For further information follow the link ‘view more’ below.
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Casino employees involved with gambling operations (e.g. table games dealers, cashiers, gaming supervisors or those maintaining and repairing gambling equipment) will be required to hold a Certificate of Approval (COA). If you have been offered employment at a casino, please talk to one of their representatives about this certificate or follow the link ‘view more’ for general information.
View moreSome of the information stored on Gambling Aotearoa is commercially sensitive and gambling licensing applications include personal information. A RealMe verified identity ensures that only those with permission can access the information stored within Gambling Aotearoa.
Applications received from Gambling Aotearoa are processed and prioritised in a timely manner. Application types vary and this will be communicated with you throughout the process.
A fees list can be found on our website at https://www.dia.govt.nz/Gambling-Fee-schedule.
You can print out the forms to fill out, scan, and send back to us however, this may mean your application takes longer to process. You can find more details around the application process here.
