Casino Age in New Zealand

Whether entering a land-based casino or registering at a gambling site, you must prove you’re of legal age. Most NZ players show their ID or driver’s license when going to their local casino. However, if you’re gambling online, you must send over a copy of these documents and even show your passport. Take a look at the checklist we have prepared below to ensure you have everything you need:

• NZ or overseas passport
• NZ or state overseas driver’s license
• HANZ (Hospitality Association) or Kiwi Access card
• other ID with a photo, date of birth, issued by a government institution.

Sometimes, you think you fulfil the requirements to gamble at a casino because you’re of legal age. However, you might be unaware that some casino games impose their own age limits. So, while you may be 18 and freely able to enter a land-based casino, you still won’t be able to participate in a poker game. Check out the complete list below with age restrictions for each casino game type:

• Lotto: 18+
• Pokies: 20+
• Poker: 20+
• Sports Betting: 18+
• Scratch Cards: 18+
• Online Gambling: 18+

Did you know that opening an online casino in New Zealand is illegal? This rule is regulated by the Gambling Act 2003. The Act also imposes an age limit on specific casino games and gambling within the state. However, nothing is stopping NZ players from registering at overseas casinos. That’s because these sites are licensed and regulated by legal bodies. You can check whether an online casino owns a license by scrolling to the bottom of the front page. There, you may see one of the licensing authorities listed below. We also found the minimum age requirement for each, so you don’t have to:

• Malta Gaming Authority: 18+
• United Kingdom Gambling Commission: 18+
• Curacao Gaming Authority: 18+
• Kahnawake Gaming Commission: 18+