Problem Gambling Levy Nz

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19 June 2019

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A problem gambling levy (PGL) must be paid on all gaming machine profits and casino wins. The total payable on your profits will be worked out automatically when you file your: gaming machine duty return,.

Problem gambling levy Problem gambling services are funded through a levy on gambling operators. The levy is collected from the profits of New Zealand’s four main forms of gambling: gaming machines in pubs and clubs; casinos; the New Zealand Racing Board and the New Zealand Lotteries Commission.
Proposed Problem Gambling Levy (December 2006) Briefings to the Incoming Minister. Problem Gambling Levy 2019-2022 On 13 February 2019, the Commission reported to Ministers on the levy recommended by the Ministry. Link here to a copy of the Commission's report: Main Report: Hon Tracey Martin and Hon Jenny Salesa - 13 February 2019 (PDF, 1.2MB.

The Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2019 have been confirmed by Cabinet and will soon be notified in the New Zealand Gazette.

The Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2019 will take effect on 1 July 2019 and introduce the following levy rates (GST exclusive):

Gaming Machine Operators (0.78% of player expenditure)
Casinos (0.56% of player expenditure)
NZ Lotteries Commission (0.43% of player expenditure); and
New Zealand Racing Board (0.52% of player expenditure).

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon Tracey Martin, has published a media release advising of the changes which you can read below or view using on the Beehive website using the following link: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/gambling-problem-gambling-levy-regulations-2019

18 June 2018

The Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2019

Hon Tracey Martin

The Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2019 have been confirmed by Cabinet.

The regulations will introduce new levy rates for the four levy-paying sectors and are planned to come into force on 1 July 2019. The newly confirmed levy rates (GST exclusive) are: gaming machine operators (0.78% of player expenditure); casinos (0.56% of player expenditure); NZ Lotteries Commission (0.43% of player expenditure); and New Zealand Racing Board (0.52% of player expenditure).

Decisions made on the new levy rates come after the Department of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Health have consulted with the Gambling Commission, gambling operators, providers of services to prevent and minimise harmful gambling, and other affected groups.

The Regulatory Impact Assessment and the associated Cabinet paper will be proactively released on the Department of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Health’s website shortly.

The levy will be used to fund a national strategy and service delivery plan to prevent and minimise gambling harm.

Need help?

We know it can be hard to ask for help, but if gambling is affecting your life, we can help you get back on track.

Concerned about someone?

If you think someone you know is gambling, we can help you recognise the signs of gambling harm and support your loved one.

At PGF Services we provide free, professional and confidential support for gamblers and their loved ones.
We also run education and support groups and help with self-exclusion from gambling venues.