Wrapped up in one magnificent venue you'll find the world's most popular casino games, fantastic live entertainment and great food & bar offerings.
Whatever your game, chances are we're playing it right now at SkyCity Hamilton Casino. We have over 330 Gaming Machines and 23 Table Games at just about every level of excitement.
The casino is open 7 days a week**
Monday to Thursday - open from 10am-4am*
Friday - open all day from 10am
Saturday - open all day
Sunday - open all day until 4am* Monday morning
*Please note final entry to the Casino is at 3.20am.
**Excluding Christmas Day, Good Friday and between 3am - 1pm on Anzac Day.
Carded Play
Carded Play is an important part of our SkyCare commitment to look after you and our and communities by providing an even safer gaming experience.
You must have a SHOW by SkyCity card (or valid Premier Rewards card) to play any of our Casino games.
On sign-up, you can elect to opt-in to the SHOW by SkyCity Rewards Programme.
Don't have a card?
You can sign up now or inside the Casino. To sign up you must:
Be 20 years or older
You must be at least 20 years of age to participate.
Have a valid photo ID
Accepted forms include passport or NZ/AU driver's licence.
Provide contact details
A valid address and contact information.
Photo requirement
Your photo will be taken.
These are all required to sign up as part of our commitment to being a Responsible Host and preventing financial crime.
Customers who are not gaming can enter without a card if they meet SkyCity's other conditions of entry.
SkyCare
SkyCare is our commitment to caring for and supporting our customers and communities. It's how we approach our Host Responsibilities to prevent and minimise gambling related harm.
We have introduced SkyCare breaks at SkyCity Hamilton Casino where customers are required to take:
- a 30-minute continuous break after 5 hours of play;
- a 6-hour continuous break after 10 hours of play;
- a break until the next gaming week starts, after playing for a total of 36 hours from the beginning of a gaming week (gaming weeks start at 7am every Monday).
To see how SkyCare breaks will operate see: Electronic Gaming Machines, Table Games and Automated Table Games.
FAQs
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What is the age restriction?
You must be aged 20 years or older to enter the Gaming areas at SkyCity Hamilton.
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What is the dress code?
At SkyCity Hamilton, we are proud to provide you with a world-class environment to enjoy. We require a neat and tidy standard of dress at all times. SkyCity reserves the right to refuse entry where patrons are not appropriately dressed, or if their attire is deemed potentially offensive to others.
The following items are not permitted at SkyCity Hamilton:
- Torn or damaged clothing (except fashionably distressed items)
- Dirty clothes or footwear
- Face paint/decoration is generally not allowed (small decorations that don't detract from the customer's appearance may be permitted)
- Safety or trade clothing (e.g. safety vests)
- Gang patches, gang affiliated clothing or insignia
- Hats or caps (except for religious or medical reasons)
- Sunglasses
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What form of ID is required for entry to the Casino?
You must be aged 20 years or older to enter the Gaming areas at SkyCity. The below forms of identification are accepted:
- A current New Zealand or overseas passport
- A current New Zealand driver licence
- A current Hospitality Association (HANZ) 18+ card
- Any other current ID with a photo, date of birth, and which is the product of a government institution.
SkyCity may require additional forms of identification under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.
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How can I sign up for SHOW by SkyCity Rewards?
Signing up to SHOW by SkyCity Rewards is free. Provided you are over the age of 20 and not excluded from entering SkyCity's premises you can sign up at the SHOW by SkyCity Rewards Station at the Casino.
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I have concerns about a friend or family member, how do I stop them visiting?
At SkyCity there are two ways to control your gambling: Self-identified exclusion and Third Party Exclusion. You can either call and speak to our Host Responsibility team on 09 363 6000, or if you are at the Casino, please visit the Security desk or speak to one of our security team. More information can be found here.
You must be aged 20 years or older to sign up to Premier Rewards Programme. SkyCity is a responsible host. If you wish to discuss your Gaming, please talk to a SkyCity staff member or call the Gaming Helpline on 0800 654 655. Children under the age of 14 years must not be left alone at SkyCity. For more information please contact the SkyCity Shift Manager on 0800 SKYCITY.
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Forms of ID acceptable at Cashiers and Tables
The following forms of ID are accepted by SkyCity when requested by cashiers or tables:
- A current New Zealand or overseas passport
- A current New Zealand driver licence that can pass validation
- A current New Zealand Firearms licence
- A current Foreign Identity card with a photo, name, date of birth, another Biometric measure and which is the product of a government institution.
SkyCity may require additional forms of identification under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.
SkyCity is a responsible host. If you wish to discuss your Gaming, please talk to a SkyCity staff member or call the Gaming Helpline on 0800 654 655. Children under the age of 14 years must not be left alone at SkyCity. For more information please contact the SkyCity Shift Manager on 0800 SkyCity.