SKYCITY Auckland Casino Games
The SkyCity casino Auckland has hundreds of table games and a variety of gaming machines. You will find more than 2,100 gaming machines in the facility. Some of these are slots and video poker.
The facility also has an enticing selection of table games. These are:
- Blackjack
- Pai Gow
- Roulette
- Tai Sai
There is a separate room dedicated to baccarat. It houses more than 20 tables and it is not part of the dress code policy. It has a smoking balcony and its own cashier. The baccarat room is open for 24 hours and it is located above the main floor.
Poker enthusiasts must go to a separate location. The poker area is located at the second level of the building. This is where regular games and tournaments are held. The floor has its own cashier, bar, and restaurant. The tables also offer various buy-in minimum that ranges between $75 and $175.
The poker floor also has a different operating time. It is open from 5 PM onwards from Monday to Friday. On weekends, the floor opens from 12 noon onwards. The management also charges a commission fee on each poker table. Since you are not playing against the house, the dealer will skim a certain percentage from the tables. The amount of the commission is displayed in the table limit and buy-in signs per table.
VIP Gaming
Auckland SkyCity casino takes good care of its clients and rewards those who show loyalty through its VIP program called Premiere Rewards.
Membership is easy to avail. You need to sign up in the customer service area and participate in the photo session. The security management will take your photo for their records. You will also be required to submit documents proving your residence. On top of the photo-op and the proof of billing, you must present a copy of a valid government-issued ID.
There are five levels to the VIP program:
- Red
- Blue
- Gold
- Platinum
- Black
You can earn points by the purchases you make in participating restaurants. You also get points if you check in at the hotel or buy drinks from the bar. You can redeem every 100 points for $1. You must present your card when billing out so the cashier can record or add points to your card.
All your redeemed points on your card can be used on all electronic games.
Once you reach the VIP Black level, you will enjoy other privileges like private lounge areas exclusive to VIP Black members, hosted service for 24 hours, premium gaming facilities, exclusive VIP Black events and promotions, complimentary food, private smoking area for VIP Black members, and additional free beverages.
Learn to Play Packages
These packages are offered mostly to corporate events. A dealer will teach the participants how to play games like blackjack, poker, roulette, Texas Hold’em, baccarat, three card poker, and Caribbean stud poker.
Below are the packages offered by SkyCity Auckland casino.
| Cost | Headcount | Service |
| $300.00 | 10 |
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| $520.00 | 10 |
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The party packages are great for team building exercises. To book, you must go to the casino’s website and fill out a form. Not all bookings will be accommodated since the management has to take others who signed up first as a priority. The operator also requires at least a 20% deposit before it can confirm the booking.
Guest Information
The minimum age to play in the casino is 20. The casino has the right to ask you to show proof of age. You can present your driver’s license or passport to validate your age.
The SkyCity casino dress code adheres to a strict set of rules. The management reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not comply with these rules. This code is in place to ensure that people are always at their best and that proper decorum is always observed.
Here is a summary of the SkyCity casino Auckland dress code.
- No damaged clothing. Torn clothing is not allowed except if it was designed to be that way.
- No one can enter with dirty clothes and footwear.
- Men cannot enter dressed in boxer T-shirts. All men must wear shirts that have sleeves.
- No one is allowed to enter the premises in slippers or sandals from 9 PM to 5 AM.
- Anyone wearing anything with an insignia of a gang will not be allowed.
The facility is open to accept clients 24 hours a day for seven days a week. However, there are some games that do not operate 24/7. It also does not operate for 24 hours on some select holidays like Christmas.
The management is a supporter of game control. It has a self-exclusion and third party-exclusion program for those who seemingly have a gambling problem.
Contact
To find out more about the casino, you can download the app and install it on your mobile device. The app has a lot of helpful information for anyone who wants to check out what the casino has to offer.
You may also contact the management through phone, fax, or email. The details are shown below.
- Phone Number: 0800 SKYCITY or 0-800-759-2489. This number is toll-free if you are calling from New Zealand. You can also call +64 9 363 6000.
- The fax number is 64 9 363 6383
For email inquiries, you may send your email to enquiries@skycity.co.nz.
