QueenstownThe Southern High Roller Weekend
A two-night deep-stack poker weekend with a welcome dinner, private transfers and a lakeview suite. Buy-in tiers for casuals and regulars alike.
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Casino events in Otago worth dressing up for
Tournaments, gala nights and themed evenings at licensed venues across Dunedin and Queenstown. We get our clients onto casino events that never make it to public sale — tickets, tables and accommodation in one booking.
Tickets that don't sell out on you
We hold allocations for the big casino nights — you book through us, we confirm the seat.
Sleep 200m from the action
Every event package can include a room at the host venue or a partner hotel next door.
Group & corporate nights
Six or more people? We'll set a private table, a host and a proper dinner before the tables open.
The calendar
Four casino events we book every season
Dates shift each season — hit Book and we'll confirm the next available weekend for your group.
Queenstown
DunedinWinter Poker Series — Dunedin Leg
The South Island's friendliest tournament circuit. Our package covers entry, a room upstairs and the famous post-game supper.
DunedinGolden Chips Gala Night
Black-tie evening in a heritage ballroom — charity casino tables, live band and a champagne welcome. The night Dunedin talks about for weeks.
QueenstownLakeside Roulette & Jazz Evening
A slower-paced night: live jazz trio, roulette lessons for beginners and a lakeside dinner slot before the tables open.
How event booking works
Three steps to your night out
Less admin than booking a restaurant — because we already know the venues.
1
Pick your night
Choose an event above or tell us the weekend — we'll match you to whatever's on.
2
We confirm seats & rooms
Ticket, table, dinner slot and your room confirmed in one email. Add transport if you need it.
3
Show up dressed
Your name's on the list. We send the dress code and house rules 48 hours before.
Pro tip
Winter weekends in Queenstown sell out a month ahead — ski crowds fill the venues. Book event nights early July through September.
18+
Strictly adults
All events on this page are held on licensed gaming premises. Entry is limited to guests 18 and over — bring valid photo ID or the door staff will turn you away, ticket or not.
Keep it fun
- Set a spending limit before the night starts and stick to it — the casino sets the odds, not you.
- Buy-ins for tournaments are entertainment spend. Never gamble money you need for rent, bills or the flight home.
- Take breaks — grab dinner, watch the band, step outside. The tables will wait.
- If a mate's had a rough night, every casino venue has trained staff and quiet rooms — just ask.
Free, confidential help
New Zealand: Gambling Helpline 0800 654 655 (24/7) · Choice Not Chance · PGF Services
Warning — gambling can harm
A night out should cost what you planned, not more. If gambling stops feeling like a game — for you or someone you're with — free confidential support is a phone call away, day or night.
Guest feedback
Nights people still talk about
"High Roller Weekend for my husband's 50th — private table, gorgeous suite, and he still talks about the dinner. Worth every cent."
"Took eight colleagues to the Gala Night. Blissriva sorted a private table and rooms in the same building — zero logistics on my end."
"Neither of us had played roulette before. The beginner lesson was relaxed and fun — ended up staying way past midnight."
FAQ
Casino event questions we get
No. Most nights have learn-to-play tables in the first hour, and tournament buy-ins come in casual tiers. Dealers in NZ venues are famously patient with beginners.
Casino gala nights are black tie; tournaments and themed evenings are smart casual. We confirm the exact dress code with your booking — when in doubt, a blazer fixes everything.
Yes — corporate groups and birthday parties are a big part of what we do. Six guests or more usually qualifies for a hosted table. Tell us the headcount and we'll price it.
Full refund or a swap to the next date — your call. Venue cancellations are rare but they happen; you're covered either way under our terms.
Most packages bundle a room at the host venue or a partner within walking distance. Prefer to stay elsewhere? We can strip the room out and adjust the price — see our stays page for options.
18+ nights out
Name the weekend — we'll get you in
Tickets, tables, dinner and a room upstairs. One message and the whole night is organised.