Auckland’s land-based gaming scene is served by a single licensed venue: SkyCity Auckland, located at the base of the 328-metre Sky Tower in the central business district, between Victoria and Federal Streets. The casino is operated by SkyCity Entertainment Group and regulated by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs under the Gambling Act 2003, which prohibits new casino licences and caps the total number of licensed venues nationwide at six. SkyCity Auckland is the largest of these, with approximately 2,100 gaming machines and 150 table games including blackjack, baccarat, roulette, tai sai and poker. The property operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and includes a 700-seat theatre, three hotels, and more than 20 bars and restaurants.
Casinos in the Auckland Area
The following establishment is the licensed gaming destination in Auckland, New Zealand.
| Venue Name | Verified Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| SkyCity Auckland | 72 Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010 | +64 9 363 6000 |
| SkyCity Auckland Casino Floor | 72 Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010 | +64 9 363 6000 |
| SkyCity Hotels Auckland | 72 Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010 | +64 9 363 6000 |
Note: SkyCity Auckland is the only licensed casino in Auckland. New Zealand law prohibits the issuing of new casino licences, and the total number of licensed venues nationwide is capped at six. The minimum age for casino entry is 20 years.
New Zealand’s Gambling Act 2003 prohibits domestic operators from offering online casino games, meaning land-based options like SkyCity Auckland remain the only regulated in-person gaming available to Auckland residents. Players who wish to access online pokies, live-dealer table games or sports wagering typically do so through offshore-licensed platforms, which operate in a legal grey area under current NZ law. For a selection of platforms commonly used by New Zealand players, see these New Zealand online casinos.