Gaming Lounge

The Petone Club's Gaming Lounge delivers a balanced, member-centred gaming experience featuring 30 contemporary gaming machines. Our selection blends the newest releases with enduring favourites, ensuring genuine variety for players of all preferences and generations.

The Gaming Lounge is a purpose-designed, comfortable space within the Club, created to feel welcoming and inclusive. While housed in a dedicated room, it connects seamlessly with our broader offerings, enabling members, affiliates, and guests to enjoy gaming as part of a wider social visit that might include dining, drinks, sport viewing, or entertainment in the Members Lounge.

What truly distinguishes our gaming operation is our people. We employ a carefully selected team of Gaming Attendants who work exclusively in the Gaming Lounge on a full-time basis. They don't rotate through other areas of the Club, which enables them to develop genuine, lasting relationships with our players. This personalised, attentive approach builds trust, ensures robust compliance, and most importantly supports responsible gaming practices while looking after both our players and the club.

Responsible Gaming Environment

Responsible & Compliant Operations

The Petone Club is dedicated to maintaining a safe and responsible gaming environment. We go beyond Class 4 gaming compliance requirements, with harm minimisation woven into our daily operations.

Through clear policies, well-trained staff, independent oversight, and modern monitoring systems, we actively support player wellbeing while meeting all Department of Internal Affairs requirements. Our dedicated Gaming Attendants maintain continuous supervision, enabling potential concerns to be identified early and addressed appropriately.

Harm Minimisation Practices

Harm Minimisation

The Petone Club champions safe and responsible gaming as a fundamental part of our Class 4 operation. Our harm-minimisation approach is practical, player-focused, and embedded in everyday practice.

Dedicated, trained Gaming Attendants provide ongoing supervision in the Gaming Lounge, supported by clear host responsibility procedures and advanced monitoring systems. Staff are empowered to engage with players respectfully, intervene when necessary, and provide access to support services and self-exclusion options.

By combining trained personnel, clear processes, supportive technology, and continuous player education, we maintain a safe, compliant gaming environment that actively promotes player wellbeing.

Innovation in Gaming

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

The Petone Club is committed to ongoing improvement in gaming compliance and player wellbeing. We collaborate closely with regulators and technology partners to trial new initiatives that strengthen harm minimisation and enhance the player experience.

By combining innovative technology with trained staff and strong governance, we continue to lead best practice in responsible gaming within the Class 4 sector.

Community Support

Return to Authorised Purposes

The Petone Club ensures that gaming proceeds are responsibly managed and reinvested to deliver positive outcomes for both our members and the wider community.

Funds are directed toward supporting the ongoing operation and enhancement of Club facilities and services, while also providing grants and sponsorships to local schools, community groups, charities, and sporting organisations. These contributions help organisations continue their valuable work, deliver programmes, and support people in need.

By reinvesting gaming proceeds locally, the Petone Club strengthens community connections, enhances member experiences, and ensures gaming delivers genuine social benefit across Lower Hutt and beyond.

Community Grants

Here are some of the sporting sections, local organisations, and community groups we've supported recently.

Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Foundation

Pink Ribbon

NZ Remembrance Army

NZ Remembrance Army

Waterloo School

Waterloo School

Marching Wellington

Marching Wellington

Hutt Valley Inline Hockey

Hutt Valley Inline Hockey