Reports NEW ZEALAND MARKET “As a regulator we see some risks and benefits of having a
cashless option. An ideal solution could make the system more efficient, safer and reduce risks such as criminality and money laundering. Te Department has not indicated a cashless
preference and we are aware that this, among other options, need to be discussed with stakeholders and any adjustments planned and resolved carefully. We are concerned about many
factors such as the impact disassociating gamblers from physical cash might have on their gambling and whether this has the risk of increasing problem gambling.”
to cash-out at slot venues by redeeming tickets for up to $200. For higher payouts staff attend the terminal and authorise payments.
Te DIA website states that “Tere is a review of Class 4 gambling currently underway and the use of cashless technology in pubs and clubs is being considered as part of that review. Te Department considers this to be the most appropriate first step in assessing the use of cashless technology in the Class 4 environment.”
At the moment limited provision for cashless technology is permitted under the provisions of Minimum Technical Requirements for Class 4 De-Centralised Off Line Cash In Ticket Out Systems of the Gambling Act (Class 4 Gambling Equipment) Minimum Standard 2004.”
A DIA spokesperson said: “Tere is no current public discussion document or statement on games (pokies) being cashless.
“Te Department of Internal Affairs has indicated an intention to have a wider conversation and engage with stakeholders about the possible adoption of cashless payments in the pokies/gambling machine sector.
“As a regulator we see some risks and benefits of having a cashless option. An ideal solution could make the system more efficient, safer and reduce risks such as criminality and money laundering. Te Department has not indicated a cashless preference and we are aware that this, among other options, need to be discussed with stakeholders and any adjustments planned and resolved carefully.
“We are concerned about many factors such as the impact disassociating gamblers from physical cash might have on their gambling and whether this has the risk of increasing problem gambling.”
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THE POKIES Gaming machines arrived in New Zealand in the
early 1980s and initially were operated without gaming licences until 1988 when the licensing system was introduced.
New Zealand is fairly unique in that it operates a community owned model for pub gaming where net proceeds are returned to the community meaning gambling is not purely for commercial gain.
Te Gaming Act of 2003 sought to use the gaming machines as a way of fundraising and profits are returned to the community via grants and this adds up to around $300m annually. Clubs such as RSAs and Workingmen Clubs also benefit from the gaming funds to assist with club operating costs.
Te pokie machines in New Zealand are regulated by the Department of Internal Affairs and come under the Class 4 category and are operated in commercial venues (bars and pubs) and clubs. Maximum stake is $2.50 and maximum prize for a non jackpot machine is $500 whilst the jackpot linked machines can payout $1,000 maximum.
Tere are various measures in place for the protection of gambling addiction including an over 18 year age limit, pop up messages during play with amount spent or amount won/lost, no ATMs within gaming rooms are permitted and EGMs do not accept banknotes above $20.
Class 4 is operated on a not-for-profit basis with the objective of generating revenue to return to communities via grant processes.
At least 40 per cent of gaming machine proceeds must be allocated to authorised community purposes whilst 23 per cent goes on gaming duty, around 19.5 per cent on society expenses, 16 per cent on venue payments and 1.5 per cent towards problem gambling levies.
Tere is a limit to the number of EGMs per bar/club and this varies between nine and 18 depending on when the licence was granted. If granted before October 2001 the maximum is 18 and after this date the maximum is nine.
Te number of EGMs peaked in 2003 to over 25,000 in the market just before the Gaming Act of 2003 was introduced. Tere has since been a steady decline and today that number is around 15,250 located in 1,117 venues (data December 2018) of which over 80 per cent are non clubs and the remainder club venues.
In 2017 the Gaming Machine Proceeds (GMP) amounted to $883.3m of which $784.2m came from non clubs and $99.1m from Clubs.
Te largest societies to operate venues and EGMs include the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT), the Lion Foundation and Pub Charity Limited which between them operate over 400 venues and 5,500 EGMs.
Te NZCT is the largest gaming society and largest provider of funds for amateur sports
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