Skycity Queenstown facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Skycity Queenstown |
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| Address | 16–24 Beach Street, Queenstown, New Zealand |
| Opening date | 7 December 2000 |
| No. of rooms | 0 |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | SkyCity Entertainment Group |
| Coordinates | 45°01′55″S 168°39′37″E / 45.031811°S 168.660232°E |
| Website | skycityqueenstown.co.nz |
SkyCity Queenstown is a fun entertainment spot in Queenstown, New Zealand. It's a place where people can play games and enjoy themselves. The casino first opened its doors in December 2000. It is one of only six casinos in all of New Zealand and is owned by a company called SkyCity Entertainment Group.
History of SkyCity Queenstown
SkyCity Queenstown welcomed its first visitors on December 7, 2000. It was the fourth casino to open in New Zealand. Inside, the casino has many ways to play. It offers eight main gaming tables and 86 gaming machines. These machines are like special computers where people can play games for fun. The casino is allowed to have up to 339 gaming machines and 23 gaming tables in total.
In 2012, SkyCity became the full owner of the casino. This meant they owned 100% of SkyCity Queenstown. The casino's special permission to operate, called a license, is currently valid until December 2025.
SkyCity Wharf Casino: Another Location
In June 2013, SkyCity also took over another casino nearby, which they renamed SkyCity Wharf Casino. This casino also has its own license to operate, which is valid until September 2024. The SkyCity Wharf Casino is allowed to have six gaming tables and 74 gaming machines.
Helping the Community
SkyCity Queenstown is not just about games; it also helps the local community. Through its SkyCity Queenstown Casino Community Trust, it has given more than NZ$1.92 million (that's over 1.92 million New Zealand dollars!) to different community groups and charities.
The casino also helps support local events in Queenstown. For example, it has been a sponsor for events like the SkyCity Gibbston Wine and Food Festival, the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival, and Gay Ski Week Queenstown. Since May 2016, SkyCity Queenstown has also sponsored the local ice hockey team, the SkyCity Southern Stampede.
