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	Gambling Gambling Act 2003 Casinos Gambling in Pubs and Clubs (Class 4) Problem Gambling Compliance Investigations and Audits Infringement Notices Funding For Community Groups Housie, Lotteries, Games of Chance, Prize Competitions and Instant Games (Class 1, 2 and 3 Gambling) Gambling Technical Equipment Prohibited Gambling Electronic Monitoring System (EMS) Forms Fact Sheets (Gambling Act 2003) How to Contact Us News, Press Releases & Consultation Related Links			Gambling Service Overview The Department of Internal Affairs casino and non-casino gaming services help keep gambling in New Zealand fair and honest. The Gaming Compliance Office audits and investigates non-casino gaming activities, licenses all non-casino gaming and issues certificates of approval for casino employees. The Casino Inspectorate regulates all casino gaming activities. You can find out here about: Gambling Sector Enforcement Policy July 2004 (.pdf) 486k* Funding for Community Groups - contact addresses of gaming machine societies that distribute grants to community groups. Fact Sheets (Gambling Act 2003) - a series of Fact Sheets outlining provisions under the Gambling Act 2003. Casino Gambling Gambling in Pubs and Clubs (Class 4 Gambling) Lotteries, Housie, Prize competitions and Games of Chance (Class 1, 2 and 3 gambling) Compliance Investigations and Audits Infringement Notices Electronic Monitoring System (EMS) News and Press Releases Gambling Statistics Gambling Technical Equipment Forms Current Law Previous Law How to Contact Us Related Links Further Information The community is our primary stakeholder group. Community interests include community groups for whom gambling raises funds, gamblers, and organizations that provide gambling services and research into the social effects of gambling. The rules for gambling - the legislation and license conditions - focus on ensuring that the community benefits from the proceeds of gambling, and that the harm that gambling can cause is minimised. The primary piece of legislation that regulates gambling is the Gambling Act 2003. The purpose of the Gambling Act is to: Control the growth of gambling Prevent and minimise the harm caused by gambling including problem gambling Authorise some gambling and prohibit the rest Facilitate responsible gambling Ensure the fairness and integrity of games Limit opportunities for crime and dishonesty associated with gambling Ensure that money from gambling benefits the community Facilitate community involvement in decisions about the provision of gambling Several regulatory agencies are responsible for different aspects of the legislation. The primary agencies and responsibilities are: The Department of Internal Affairs: Administers gambling legislation Licenses gambling activities (except for casino gambling) Ensures compliance with the legislation Provides public information and education The Ministry of Health: Is developing an integrated problem gambling strategy (Link here to http://www.moh.govt.nz/problemgambling) The Gambling Commission: Considers and determine applications for casino operators’ licenses and the renewal of casino venue licenses Approves agreements and changes to agreements between casino operators and casino venue license holders Considers and deals with complaints about the way the Department of Internal Affairs has handled complaints in relation to Class 4 gambling Specifies, varies and revokes casino license conditions Advises Ministers and facilitates consultation on the setting of the problem gambling levy Consider and determine appeals against regulatory and licensing decisions made by the Department of Internal Affairs Further Information New Gambling Act rules mean more money for the community (.pdf) 55k* Information and covering letter issued to community group recipients of gaming machine profits - 6/12/2004. *This document is in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. You need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. You can download a free version from the Adobe site. Further general information is available from the Gambling Act 2003 Fact Sheets. See also: Gaming e-Licensing - for Trusts operating gaming machines Gambits (Gaming Compliance newsletter) Gambling Act 2003 Gaming Review Gambling policy Gambling statistics Sector overview News, Press Releases & Consultation Forms For electronic (PDF) versions of gambling licence application and other gambling forms go to our Forms page. If you require a hard copy of any of these forms please contact the Gaming Compliance Unit. Current Law Gambling Amendment Act 2005 (68k)* Gambling Act 2003 Note: The Gambling Act 2003 repeals the Casino Control Act 1990 and the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1977 and integrates them into a single Act. Racing continues to be administered under the Racing Act 2003 (with some exceptions, such as gaming machine operations in TABs and racing clubs). Racing Act 2003 (Search statutes by alphabetical listing) Boxing and Wrestling Act 1981 Link here to list of Current Regulations * This document is in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. You need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. You can download a free version from the Adobe site. Previous Law Gaming and Lotteries Act 1977 and subsequent amendments Gaming and Lotteries (Licence Fees) Regulations 1992 Gaming and Lotteries Prizes Notice 1993 Gaming and Lotteries (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 1998 Casino Control Act 1990 (and subsequent amendments): Casino Control (Moratorium) Amendment Act 1997 Casino Control (Moratorium) Amendment Act 2000 Casino Control (Applications and Hours) Regulations 1991 Casino Control (Certificates of Approval and Warrants) Regulations 1994

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