Located at the base of the most recognizable landmark of the kiwi capital, the SkyTower, the Skycity Auckland Casino is the second casino in New Zealand and the only one in Auckland. It has a variety of offerings which include a theater with a 700-seating, 2 hotels, 12 bars and restaurants to choose from, and a convention center for events. The casino has about 1,600 gaming machines and over 100 gaming tables.
Skycity also has a poker room that runs weekly tournaments for Premier Rewards cardholders. To become a cardholder and avail of the poker tournaments, one has to simply register in their website and bring the necessary requirements to the casino upon visit. Buy-in for the tournaments ranges from $15-$500.
Skycity Poker opening hours on the weekdays start at 5pm and on weekends at 12 noon. No Limit Cash games as well as Pot Limit Omaha are readily available.
Playing Poker at SkyCity Auckland
Cash Games:
| GAME | BLINDS | MINIMUM BUY-IN | MAXIMUM BUY-IN | RAKE % | CAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLH TURBO | 1\3 Straddle | $80.00 | $200.00 | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| NLH | 2\5 Straddle | $200.00 | $1,000.00 | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| NLH | 5\5 Straddle | $400.00 | $1,500.00 | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| NLH | 5\10 Straddle | $1,000.00 | $3,000.00 | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| NLH | 25\25 Straddle | $1,000.00 | No max | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| GAME | BLINDS | MINIMUM BUY-IN | MAXIMUM BUY-IN | RAKE % | CAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLO | 1\2\4 | $80.00 | $300.00 | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| PLO | 2\5 | $200.00 | $1,000.00 | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| PLO | 5\5\10 | $500.00 | $2,000.00 | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| PLO | 5\10\20 | $1,000.00 | No max | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| PLO | 25\25 | $2,500.00 | No max | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| GAME | BLINDS | MINIMUM BUY-IN | MAXIMUM BUY-IN | RAKE % | CAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROTATION | 1\2 | $200.00 | $500.00 | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| ROTATION | 2\5 | $300.00 | $1,000.00 | 10.00% | $15.00 |
| ROTATION | 5\10 | $500.00 | $3,000.00 | 10.00% | $15.00 |
Tournaments:
Sit and Go, No Limit Hold’em, satellite, and free-roll.
Buy-ins are between NZ$15 and NZ$500
Check https://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/casino/skycity-poker/tournaments/ for more monthly schedules.
Rake:
No info for the moment, check the website.
Pratical Info
Address: SKYCITY Poker Room (Sammy’s Place, Main Casino Floor) Cnr of Federal and Victoria Streets, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
Contact Number: 0800 SKYCITY (08007592489) Toll Free within NZ
Website: www.skycityauckland.co.nz/casino/skycity-poker
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