Auckland's SkyCity casino will be closed for five days next month after admitting it failed to "meet its host responsibility obligations in respect of a former customer".
SkyCity Entertainment Group Ltd announced last month it had agreed to close for five days over the issue.
It didn't announce the dates at that time.
This morning, the business said the closure would be from Monday, September 9 to Friday, September 13 inclusive.
"As previously announced, SkyCity has agreed to temporarily close the gambling area of the SkyCity Auckland casino after failing to meet its host responsibility obligations in respect of a former customer," a statement said.
"The temporary closure will apply only to the gambling area and the food and beverage outlets within that area.
"All other areas within the SkyCity Auckland precinct will remain open as usual over the closure period, including the SkyCity Auckland hotels, Sky Tower, theatre, and restaurants and bars outside the gambling area."
The closure was agreed with the Secretary for Internal Affairs.
SkyCity CEO Jason Walbridge said the company had "failed to meet the standards expected" of it in this case.
"The closure is the result of failings on the part of SkyCity, which we have accepted responsibility for," he said.
"Over recent years, we have made significant progress to strengthen how we manage risk across the SkyCity Group, but there is still work to do. We are well underway and remain committed to prioritising the care of our customers.
"We understand that the privilege of holding a casino licence comes with significant responsibilities and obligations."
All staff will be rostered and paid as usual during the closure.
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