Skycity Auckland Poker Room
UPDATE: POKER ROOM CLOSED
Following the advice from the New Zealand Ministry of Health, SkyCity Auckland has put in place a number of additional social distancing measures to keep people safe.
Interested players are encouraged to register online or in the SKYCITY Auckland Poker Room to secure their place in the tournament. The 2016 SKYCITY Festival of Poker has an action-packed schedule of tournaments for this year, including: a $1,100 No Limit Texas Hold’em Warm Up two-day event.
For this reason, the Poker Room will be closed until further notice.
- It’s a common saying that in New Zealand, nobody delivers poker quite like Skycity Casino Auckland. It has a dedicated Poker Room on level two where Poker players can enjoy exclusive tournaments, their own private bar and exclusive food offers. On offer to Poker are weekly tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $75 to $175.
- Poker has taken the world by storm - it's in living rooms, on TV and even at the local pub. But in New Zealand, nobody delivers poker quite like SKYCITY Casino Auckland.
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Try the thrill and excitement of Poker - the king of card games. With a set outlay and the duration undetermined, tournament poker is a fun way to learn the ins and outs of this popular game!
Skycity Auckland Poker Rooms
We are excited to announce that online registration and payment is available for selected Poker tournaments. To register online, click the ‘Register Now’ button (where available) under the tournament listing and follow the online instructions.
To register for any of our daily tournaments, you’ll need to visit the Poker Room at SkyCity Auckland and register in person on the day of the relevant tournament (but no earlier than 2 hours before the stated start time).
In addition to our tournaments, cash games are also available on demand in the Poker Room at SkyCity Auckland (subject to table availability and the number of participants).
For tournament or registration enquiries, please phone (09) 363 6190 to speak to a Table Games Operations Manager or email poker@skycity.co.nz.
SkyCity Auckland is a part of the SkyCity brand which has an interest in the vast majority of the land based casinos in New Zealand and beyond. It is the only casino in Auckland and the second to open its doors in the country. Known as one of the busiest casino in New Zealand, it is also one of the top choices for international visitors. The casino is located at the base of the Sky Tower and draws in more than just the standard casino crowd, owing to the presence of the likes of a convention centre, theatre, two hotels and twelve bars and restaurants.
SkyCity Auckland came into existence in 1996, and underwent significant refurbishment in 2006 that brought it completely up to modern standards and ensured its place as one of the most essential gaming experiences in New Zealand. This popular casino offers a range of multilingual services and international games,hotel, bars and array of entertainment.
Games and Entertainment
There is no shortage of gaming space at SKYCITY Auckland Casino. Visitors to the casino can enjoy one of the 2100 poker machines. Poker machines can be played for as little a penny. There are video machines, classic 3 reel and 5 reel machines and poker machines. Players that want to win a big jackpot can take advantage of the progressive machines that are found on the casino floor.
The casino enthusiast that like table games have plenty to choose from. With more than 1000 table games, there is plenty to choose from. Clastic games such as blackjack, baccarat, poker, roulette are available. Other casino favorites include Pai Gow, Tai Sai and the Money Wheel. The poker tables include variations such as Caribbean Stud Poker, 3 card poker, and Texas Hold `em. Rapid Roulette makes it easier to bet when playing this game.
There are plenty of tournaments for the table games over 150; and the poker machines that will interest many visitors to SKYCITY Auckland Casino. You can also enjoy to play games online with your PC sitting at home if you cannot visit the real casino.
There are dedicated Poker Room on Level 2 at SKYCITY Auckland, SKYCITY Poker players can enjoy exclusive tournaments, their own private bar and exclusive food offers. On offer to Poker are weekly tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $75 to $175.
There are also special VIP gaming exclusive for VIP players only to enjoy so many of games and win big.VIP gaming is referred to as EIGHT. This is by invitation and allows members to take advantage of the private gaming area and all that is offered behind those doors.
Also plenty of other entertainment at the casino. 14 restaurants provide something for everyone. There are elegant places to sit down and dine, enjoy some buffet and more casual places. The bars provide a different type of entertainment and food for visitors. There are also the 2 hotels, a health club, swimming pool and a private gaming area. The casino offers some great entertainers for its visitors.
SkyCity Auckland Casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for non-stop fun and excitement. Also offers fantastic live entertainment and great food and bar offerings.
Sky City Poker
Sky city Auckland is famous for its poker room. To play poker you will need to play with chips. Chips can be purchased from the Poker Booth. After playing, go to the cashier to change your chips back to cash or take them to another table to continue the fun.
The object of the game is to win the chips bet by the other players (the pot) by forming the highest ranked five-card Poker hand or have all the other players surrender the pot to you by folding to your bet (bluff).
SkyCity offers two variations of Poker, Texas Hold’em and Omaha. Unlike other casino games, players of Poker play against each other – SkyCity provides the Dealers and equipment to conduct the games for a small fee, usually in the form of commission.
- To join a game, a minimum amount of chips (table stake) is required to buy-in as specified on the sign at the relevant table.
- After any blind betting required for the variation of Poker has been played (see Variations of Poker), players are dealt their hole cards.
- A set sequence of betting and dealing of community cards follows specific to the Poker variety.
- Players decide through the betting rounds whether to bet, check, call, raise or fold.
- The winner is determined by the player with the highestranking hand at the showdown, or when all other players have folded their hands.
Simply go to the Poker Booth at the entrance to SkyCity Poker and our Poker Supervisor will assist.
Code of conduct to play Poker at Sky City
Following is the code of conduct to play Poker at Sky City
- Play at a reasonable speed, don’t cause unreasonable delays and follow the game.
- Protect your hand.
- Don’t comment on other player’s tactics.
- If a player notices an error they must point it out.
- Colluding/cheating is not tolerated.
- Only English must be spoken at the table while gaming.
- Clearly announce your intentions, bet in one hand motion.
Sky City – Baccarat
Sky City Baccarat is another awesome place to play the game. Take the escalator from the Main Casino Floor and enter the exciting world of Baccarat. With over 20 Baccarat tables available, the Baccarat Room has a vibrant atmosphere and great facilities. All are welcome to play and enjoy the exclusive Baccarat Room promotions as well as the dedicated bar, smoking balcony and cashiers.
Enjoy a dedicated gaming area for Baccarat players which features:
- 24-hour premium gaming facilities
- No dress code required
- Over 20 Baccarat tables
- Dedicated in-room hosts
- Bar
- Private outdoor smoking area
- Conveniently located bathrooms
- Dedicated cashiering services
- Exclusive in-room promotions and offers
You can visit the Baccarat Room on level 3 at SkyCity Auckland!
Promotions
SKYCITY Auckland Casino offers its players lots of bonuses and offers. Saturday Bingo, Spin it to win it Wednesdays, Beat the Buzzer and Daytime Game Time are some of the promotions that re offered at SKYCITY Auckland Casino. It is always a good idea to ask what promotions are going on when you go to the casino or get on the email list to get the information before visiting. Latest being when you sign up at the casino Premier Reward Station you will win an instant prize of $5 NZD, $10 NZD, $15 NZD, $20 NZD, or $30 NZD in Premier Bonus Dollars.
Visitors to the casino can join the premier rewards club. This club rewards the players with points for playing the machines and tables. The points can be redeemed for different rewards. The members to this club also gain access to special promotions and great food and drink values. You can address the casino staff in case you wish to know more. They will happily assist you as that is what their jobs demand.
How to turn points into play?
Premier Rewards members can earn Premier Points from Gaming Machine play, Table Game play, hotel stays and dining at selected SkyCity restaurants and bars at SkyCity Auckland. Premier Points are automatically credited to a Premier Rewards membership account and are valid for 6 months from the date of issue. 100 Premier Points = $1 in gaming credits.
Premier Bonus Dollars are credits that are awarded or gifted to Premier Rewards members by SkyCity. They will be automatically credited to a member’s account and are valid for 3 months from the date of issue. 1 Premier Bonus Dollar = $1 in gaming credits.
Both Premier Points and Premier Bonus Dollars can be redeemed, subject to daily limits, for gaming credits (which can be used to play on Gaming Machines at SkyCity Auckland) or Bonus Play Chips (which can be used to play on selected Table Games at SkyCity Auckland, excluding Poker, Rapid Baccarat and Rapid Roulette).
You can turn your Premier Points and/or Premier Bonus Dollars into play by simply inserting your Premier Rewards card into the card reader on any Gaming Machine at SkyCity Auckland, touch the ‘MY BALANCE’ icon and follow the on-screen instructions.
Hours of Operation and Dress Code
SKYCITY Auckland is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. The casino is closed for Christmas Day, the morning of ANZAC day and Good Friday. The restaurants and bars have various opening hours, and the Sky Tower is open from 8.30 am until late. You need to check the individual outlets for their opening hours or for more information, you can contact call centre on 0800 SKYCITY (0800 759 2489). The dress for SKYCITY Auckland is neat. Torn clothes, Gang insignias, Jandals, dirty clothes and hats or caps are not permitted. You need to be 20 years and above to play and enjoy here at the casino.
SkyCity accepts the below as form of identification:
- A current New Zealand or overseas passport
- A current New Zealand or overseas photo driver license
- 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.
Note that for your first hour at the casino you will be charged $15 at the parking for your vehicle and each extra hour (or part of) $5.50
Also $50 per day, up to a maximum of 24 hours is charged and if you lose your ticket you need to pay $50. Parking is subject to availability. Car parking terms and conditions apply.
Please be aware that the maximum height for vehicles in SKYCITY Main Site car park is 2.1 metres and in SKYCITY Grand Hotel car park is 2.1 metres.
Skycity Auckland Poker Tournament
Sky City Auckland in the times of COVID 19
Like all other land casinos Sky City Auckland has set its standards to maintain social distancing at the times of COVID 19.
At the time of writing Level 3, SkyCity Auckland’s casino, food and beverage venues and the Sky Tower were closed and the casino was not taking any new hotel guests.
The Queenstown and Hamilton sites continue to operate with appropriate physical distancing and hygiene measures at COVID-19 Alert Level 2.
They are committed to maintaining robust health and safety standards to manage the risks associated with COVID-19. Also encourage any customers to track their visit using the Government’s NZ COVID Tracer app.
The casino demand from you and ensure you
– Don’t enter if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms.
– Continue safe hygiene practices and cough etiquette.
For further current information on COVID-19 visit www.health.govt.nz or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
For more details you can contact the casino customer contact centre from 9am-5pm (NZT) daily by email enquiries@skycity.co.nz or call on +64 9 363 6000.
Address and Contact Details
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets
Auckland
New Zealand
Phone: 0800 SKYCITY (08007592489)
Or: +64 9 363 6000
Fax: +64 9 363 6383
Email: enquiries@skycity.co.nz
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