Christchurch Casino
30 Victoria Street, Christchurch · Christchurch · New Zealand
Christchurch Casino calls itself the home of New Zealand poker and runs both cash games and a tournament programme alongside more than 450 gaming machines and 32 table games.
The poker room opens Wednesday to Sunday from 6pm, and which tables actually run on a given night depends on demand. Games advertised as available daily are No-Limit Hold'em at $1/$3 (buy-in $100-$400) and $2/$5 ($150-$600), and Pot Limit Omaha at $1/$2 ($100-$400) and $5/$5 ($300-$1,000), all raked at 10% with a $15 cap. Higher limits can be arranged on request.
Seating is managed by kiosk and by text message: players registered on the casino's poker system can join a waiting list by texting a game code to 5422, or swipe a card at the kiosk and pick a game when no supervisor is free.
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Frequently asked questions
When does poker run at Christchurch Casino?
The poker room opens Wednesday to Sunday from 6pm. Which tables open on the night depends on player demand.
What are the stakes?
No-Limit Hold'em at $1/$3 and $2/$5 and Pot Limit Omaha at $1/$2 and $5/$5, all raked at 10% with a $15 cap. Higher limits are available on request.
How do I get on the waiting list?
Text the game code to 5422 once you are registered on the casino's poker system, or swipe your card at the kiosk and choose a game.