South Island Region · 7 cities · 17 venues
Pokies in West Coast
Find every licensed pokie venue across the West Coast region of New Zealand.
Pokies and Casinos by City in West Coast
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Every Casino and Pokie Venue in West Coast
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| Pokies pub | 18 | Greymouth | ||
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| Pokies pub | 18 | Hokitika | ||
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| Pokies pub | 16 | Greymouth | ||
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| Pokies pub | 14 | Westport | ||
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| Pokies pub | 12 | Greymouth | ||
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| Pokies pub | 10 | Westport | ||
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| Pokies pub | 9 | Hokitika | ||
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| Pokies pub | 9 | Westport | ||
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| Pokies pub | 9 | Dunollie | ||
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| Pokies pub | 9 | Hokitika | ||
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| Pokies pub | 9 | Reefton | ||
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| Pokies pub | 9 | Hokitika | ||
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| Pokies pub | 9 | Greymouth | ||
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| Pokies pub | 6 | Westport | ||
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| Pokies pub | 6 | Reefton | ||
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| Pokies pub | 5 | Karoro | ||
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| Pokies pub | 5 | Paroa | ||
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Data sourced from the NZ Department of Internal Affairs. Refreshed quarterly.
About Gambling in West Coast
The West Coast region has no licensed casino. It hosts 17 DIA-licensed pokie venues across Greymouth, Westport, Hokitika, Reefton, and smaller Coast townships, running a combined ~170 pokies machines under the Gambling Act 2003. The West Coast is one of the most sparsely populated NZ regions and its pokie-venue network is spread thinly across a long coastline.
Is There a Licensed Casino in the West Coast Region?
No. West Coast residents and visitors travel to Christchurch Casino for the nearest licensed casino — a 3.5-hour drive east over Arthur’s Pass. The Gambling Act 2003 caps national casino licences at six and none sit on the West Coast. All DIA-licensed venues in the region are Class 4 pokie venues hosted in pubs, clubs, and hotels.
Which Towns on the West Coast Have Pokie Venues?
Greymouth holds the largest concentration with 3 pokie venues along Mawhera Quay and the CBD. Westport in the Buller District carries 3, Hokitika has 2, and Reefton in the Inangahua valley has 2. Smaller coastal and inland towns including Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Haast, and Karamea carry 1 venue each. Full per-venue detail is on the West Coast city directory above.
Licensing and Regulation on the West Coast
All 17 pokie venues in the West Coast region operate under Class 4 licences issued by the Department of Internal Affairs under the Gambling Act 2003. Territorial consents sit with Grey District Council, Buller District Council, and Westland District Council — each runs its own Class 4 policy. The $2.50 per-spin stake cap and 18-machine-per-venue cap apply across every licensed venue.
Play Responsibly on the West Coast
If gambling is affecting you or someone close to you on the West Coast, call the Gambling Helpline on 0800 654 655 — free, confidential, and available 24/7 from anywhere in New Zealand. The Problem Gambling Foundation delivers counselling and harm-reduction services across Greymouth, Westport, and Hokitika. Every licensed pokie venue must display Gambling Helpline signage on the gaming floor and support single-venue self-exclusion on request. See responsible gambling for the full list of Coast and national services.