1.1.1 These Regulations are enacted in accordance with Title 7 Del. C., Chapter 60, Environmental Control, and Title 7 Del. C., Chapter 74A, The Jeffrey Davis Aboveground Storage Tank Act. 1.1.2 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is. 60/2005 Gambling Regulation (Signage) Regulations 2005 2 'street frontage' means any side of an approved venue that abuts or is aligned to a road or road related area within the meaning of the. Section 2(3): the rest of the Act, except for section 374 so far as it relates to the items in Schedule 9 relating to the Tax Administration Act 1994, brought into force, on 1 July 2004, by clause 2(3) of the Gambling Act Commencement Order 2003 (SR 2003/384).
Regulations have been made under the Gambling Act 2003 to help achieve the objectives of the Act. Regulations apply to individuals and organisations that are authorised to operate gambling.
- Gambling (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2017
- Gambling (Venue Payments) Regulations 2016
- Gambling (Fees) Regulations 2015
- Gambling (Class 4 Proceeds) Amendment Regulations 2014
- Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2019
- Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Amendment Regulations 2011
- Gambling (Class 4 Banking) Regulations 2006
- Gambling (Prohibited Property) Regulations 2005
- Gambling (Licensed Promoters) Regulations 2005
- Racing (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Regulations 2004
Gambling (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2017
These regulations amend the Gambling (Fees) Regulations 2015 by setting the fee for casino venue licence renewal applications. They also make mandatory the addition of a penalty for late payment of a casino operator’s annual fee.Gambling (Venue Payments) Regulations 2016
These regulations specify the amount that can be paid to Class 4 societies can pay to venues for hosting gaming machines. Venues receive a commission payment based on the weekly turnover through the machines.Gambling (Fees) Regulations 2015
These regulations stipulate the fees that apply for licences and approvals under the Act and apply from 1 February 2016. The fees also contribute to the Department of Internal Affairs' compliance activity and the Gambling Commission.Gambling (Class 4 Proceeds) Regulations 2014
These regulations came into force on 4 September 2014. The regulations replace regulation 10 (minimum amount of net proceeds to be distributed for authorised purposes).Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2019
These regulations came into force on 1 July 2019. The regulations apply to pub and club gaming machine, casino, New Zealand Racing Board and New Zealand Lotteries Commission profits. The levy reimburses the Crown for the cost of problem gambling services delivered by the Ministry of Health.The levy rates are payable for the period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2022 (both dates inclusive).
Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Amendment Regulations 2011
These regulations amend the Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Regulations 2004 by removing the prohibition on multi-year grants from gaming machine profits. There are also additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Gambling Act 2003, and to help mitigate various risks if multi-year grant commitments are made.Gambling (Class 4 Banking) Regulations 2006
These regulations apply to all Class 4 gambling venues, effective from 6 April, 2006. The 2006 regulations replace the existing venue licence condition 4 for venues.Gambling (Prohibited Property) Regulations 2005
The regulations set out which property must not be offered as a reward for, or used to reward a winner of, gambling.Gambling (Licensed Promoters) Regulations 2005
Licensed Promoters conduct gambling for a society. A society can employ a Licensed Promoter only for Class 3 gambling.Racing (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
Separate regulations for prevention and minimisation of harm have been created for the New Zealand Racing Board.Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
The harm prevention and minimisation regulations apply to gaming machines in pubs and clubs and casinos. Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Regulations 2004
The Class 4 net proceeds regulations apply to Class 4 operators. The regulations set out requirements for the retention of certain records and management of gambling equipment and for the application and distribution of net proceeds.Link to the Cabinet Papers leading to these Regulations
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The Department of Internal Affairs is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with the Gambling Act 2003, and with regulations, licence conditions, minimum operating standards and game rules made under that Act. It also develops casino game rules, minimum operating standards and minimum equipment standards for casinos.
- Casino Gambling Inspectors
- Casino Licences
- Current Regulations
- Rules of Casino Games
- Regulation of Casinos
- Associated Persons
- Certificates of Approval
- More Information
Casino Gambling Inspectors
The Department of Internal Affairs is committed to ensuring gambling in casinos is fair, honest, lawful, and remains free from criminal influence or exploitation.
Role of a Casino Gambling Inspector
A casino Gambling Inspector's role includes handling complaints from members of the public and ensuring casino gambling complies with the Gambling Act 2003, minimum operating standards, minimum technical standards, and game rules.The role of a Casino Gambling Inspector also includes, but is not limited to:- Inspecting, monitoring and auditing the conduct of gambling
- Inspecting, monitoring and auditing the counting of money and chips
- Inspecting gambling equipment
- Detecting, investigating, and prosecuting offences against the Gambling Act 2003
- Detecting, investigating, and prosecuting crimes involving dishonesty that involve or relate to gambling
- Liaising and cooperating with the New Zealand Police and other enforcement agencies
- Investigating complaints from members of the public about the conduct of gambling in casinos.
How a Casino Gambling Inspector Can Help You
Part of the role of a casino Gambling Inspector is to investigate complaints made by members of public about the conduct of gambling in casinos. As a general guide a casino Gambling Inspector can help you with concerns and complaints about any of the following matters:Truck Signage Regulations
- The integrity of gambling equipment in any casino
- The way gambling is being conducted in any casino
- The integrity of any casino employee
- The integrity of the casino operation
- The presence of under age patrons (patrons must be 20 years of age to enter a casino).
Contact a Casino Gambling Inspector
Email: casino.compliance@dia.govt.nzCasino Gambling Inspectors have an office in every region in which a casino operates: Contact Information
Casino Licences
Under the Gambling Act 2003 no new casino venue licences will be issued. The Casino Control Authority Act was repealed on 1 July 2004 and the Casino Control Authority was disestablished on 1 October 2004.For more information see Fact Sheet 28: Casinos
Current Regulations
Regulations have been made under the Gambling Act 2003 to help achieve the objectives of the Act. Regulations apply to individuals and organisations that are authorised to operate gambling.Regulations 9, 10 and 11 of the Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004 came into force in 2005. These are:
- The requirement to provide information on problem gambling at Class 4 and casino venues (regulation 11) - effective from 1 April 2005
- The restriction on jackpot advertising at Class 4 and casino venues (regulation 9) - effective from 1 October 2005
- The restriction on jackpot branding (regulation 10) - effective from 1 October 2005.
More Information
- Letter to Class 4 Operators and Venues (PDF, 9K)* 08/02/2005
Letter to on provisions that relate to signage, branding and publications in Class 4 venues and casinos in the Gambling Act 2003. - Policy paper on signage, publications and branding regulations and provisions (PDF, 25K)* 08/02/2005
Policy paper on regulations and provisions to come into force under the Gambling Act 2003.
Rules of Casino Games
- Rules of Casino Keno, Racing Game and Gaming Machines
(includes keno, racing game, electronic gaming machines, gaming machine tournaments, and rules of bingo)
- Rules of Casino Table Games
(includes blackjack, baccarat, caribbean stud poker, tournament play, roulette, electronic roulette, tai sai, money wheel, electronic money wheel, craps, pai gow, poker, tournament poker, ultimate texas hold'em, three card poker, casino war, and rules of casino promotions)
Regulation of Casinos
The responsibility for regulation of the gambling sector is shared between the Gambling Commission, the Department of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Health.The Gambling Commission's role is to:
- Set licence conditions for casinos
- Consider applications for the renewal of casino venue licences when they expire (the first expires in 2019)
- Decide whether to suspend or cancel a casino operator's or venue licence
- Consider casino venue agreements (and changes to venue agreements) between casino operators and venue licence holders
- Consider applications for casino operators’ licences
- Consider and decide appeals against Department of Internal Affairs decisions relating to Class 3 and Class 4 gambling licences and licensed promoters’ licences
- Consider and decide appeals relating to Department of Internal Affairs decisions on Minimum Operating Standards
- Consider and decide appeals on decisions by the Department of Internal Affairs on Certificates of Approval for casino employees
- Consider and decide appeals on decisions by the Department of Internal Affairs on associated persons in casinos
- Consider and deal with complaints about the Department of Internal Affairs’ handling of complaints about Class 4 gambling
- Have an independent role in the problem gambling levy setting process
- Advise the Minister on matters relating to Gambling Commission functions.
Associated Persons
The Gambling Act 2003 requires that persons who have or will have a significant influence in a casino must be approved as an associated person for that casino. The meaning of significant influence is defined in section 7 of the Gambling Act 2003.For more information see Fact Sheet 29: Associated Persons - Casinos
Either the Gambling Commission or the Secretary for Internal Affairs will be responsible for approving associated persons, depending on the circumstances. Before someone can be approved as an associated person the Secretary must be satisfied that the person is suitable. Investigations into the suitability of prospective associated persons is thorough and extensive. The suitability of prospective associated persons must be investigated to ensure the integrity of the management, ownership and operation of casinos in New Zealand.
An assessment of suitability requires the completion of an Associated Persons Application Form.
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For more information contact the Gambling Group.Nyc Signage Regulations
Certificates of Approval
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The Gambling Act 2003 requires that all persons must hold a Certificate of Approval if they are employed in a casino in any capacity relating to the following:- Conducting casino games
- Counting money or chips derived from or used in gambling
- Moving money or chips derived from or used in gambling
- Buying or redeeming chips
- Operating, maintaining, constructing, or repairing gambling equipment
- Supervising or managing any of the above activities.
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