Gaming machines: Problem gambling levy

Problem gambling levy

The government has a levy on player expenditure called problem gambling levy. The purpose of this levy is to recover the cost of developing, managing and delivering an integrated problem gambling strategy.

Who is liable for paying the levy?

Problem gambling levy is payable by the following gambling operators:

The above rate was set by Order in Council and applies from 1 July 2007. It will be reviewed every three years. These replace the rates that applied from 1 October 2004, listed below.

The levy is calculated using the formula supplied in the Gambling Act 2003, based on the level of attributable harm and total revenue in each sector.

Responsibilities

We are responsible for collecting PGL together with the gaming machine, totalisator, casino and lottery duties. The PGL component of these duties is included on their respective returns. We also issue a GST tax invoice which shows the GST content of PGL.

The Ministry of Health is responsible for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling, including:

• funding and coordinating national and local problem gambling services
• raising awareness of the risks of problem gambling
• conducting in-depth research about problem gambling in New Zealand so that more can be learned about the harm it causes.

Problem gambling in New Zealand - useful contacts

• Ministry of Health - for further information about the development, management and delivery of the problem gambling strategy.
• Department of Internal Affairs - for further information about the administration of New Zealand's gambling legislation and regulations.
• Problem Gambling Foundation - for a variety of resources phone 0800 664 262 (0800 NO GAMBLE). Provides free information, research and community education services on problem gambling issues including counselling for gamblers, their family and others affected by problem gambling.

All these useful contacts can be found at Related websites >

Date published: 28 Jun 2007

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