1. Regional Gambling Sector Forum
The Regulators
“Vision and Medium Term Objectives”
For Class 4

2. THE NZ GAMBLING FRAMEWORK
BENEFITS
STRONG
CONSUMER
PROTECTION
TRUSTED &
REPUTABLE
OPERATORS

3. The C4 sector Over 10 years since the Gambling Act came into effect
The sector is mature:
three quarters of our operators have been operating for more than 5 years
About two-thirds of current societies returned above 40% in 2013 and 2014

4. The C4 sector Mature sector: Venue transfers have halved since 2011
GMP has stabilised last 3 years to around $800M-$830M/Year, even though venues & EGMs have declined
Costs across the sector are stable

5. Costs / EGM 2014 GMAS

6. $ Cost for each $ Distributed 2014 GMAS
$ Cost $ Distributed
Societies

7. Venue Costs % GMAS
% Venue Costs
Societies

8. Vision We regulate for:
A safe, transparent & trusted gambling sector that benefits communities
Where the sector:
Actively protects gamblers & communities from gambling harm
Is respected by the public, is transparent & works with the regulator
Maximises gambling returns to benefit community need

9. Regulator’s medium term objectives
To fulfil our vision we will
Establish licensing as an effective gateway to the gambling sector
Promote and recognise best practice in the gambling sector
Support grant making that meets community needs
Foster collaboration and partnership with and across the gambling sector
Deliver consistent regulatory actions and robust regulatory decisions
Strike the right balance between minimising gambling harm, ensuring sustainable funding for communities, and sector sustainability

10. Achieve Objectives Objective 4
Foster collaboration and partnership with and across the gambling sector
“Strategic partnership
is the cooperative development
of successful, long term, strategic relationships based on mutual trust
…and benefits for all partners.”
Tony Lendrum,
The Strategic Partnering Handbook

11. Partnering with the Sector
What we have been doing already
Game rules
Venue payments
Gamble Host Packs
Strategic Engagement with Boards

12. Partnering Discussion
What does partnering with DIA and across the sector mean to you?
What areas do you think we should partner in to provide mutual benefit?
What are the priority areas?

13. A safe, transparent and trusted gambling sector that benefits communities