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Skycity Entertainment

Skycity Entertainment is a New Zealand-headquartered hospitality and entertainment enterprise operating integrated casino resorts, hotels, dining venues, and conference facilities across New Zealand and Australia. The company's primary operations include gaming complexes in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, and Adelaide, as well as the iconic Sky Tower observation facility and the New Zealand International Convention Centre. Across its properties, Skycity Entertainment provides electronic gaming machines, table gaming, multi-star hotel accommodations, premium restaurants, bars, and event facilities. The business serves millions of visitors annually across its gaming, hospitality, and tourism destinations.

Snapshot

Public AUOwnership
1996Year founded
1,001–5,000Employees
Auckland, New ZealandHead office
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Global footprint

Operations

Products and/or services of Skycity Entertainment

  • Casino Operations: Provision of land-based gaming services featuring electronic gaming machines and table games including blackjack, baccarat, and roulette across major licensed casino destinations in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, and Adelaide, driving primary group gaming revenues.
  • Hotel Accommodation: Management of multi-star luxury hotel facilities providing guest suites, concierge services, spa facilities, and premium accommodations integrated with major entertainment complexes in Auckland and Adelaide for international and domestic travelers.
  • Food and Beverage: Operation of diverse dining and beverage venues, including fine dining restaurants, casual eateries, bars, and premium lounges situated within flagship urban entertainment properties across New Zealand and South Australia.
  • Convention Facilities: Hosting of international trade conferences, corporate galas, exhibitions, and major entertainment events using multi-functional event spaces, auditoriums, meeting rooms, and large-scale convention facilities like the New Zealand International Convention Centre.
  • Tourism Attractions: Provision of high-altitude tourist observation, skywalk experiences, and panoramic skyline viewing decks at the iconic 328-meter tall observation tower in central Auckland, drawing domestic and international visitors year-round.
  • Online Gaming: Provision of digital casino entertainment and online gaming platforms operating under international licenses, offering virtual slot machines, table games, and live dealer experiences to eligible customers in regulated overseas markets.

Skycity Entertainment executive team

  • Jason WalbridgeChief Executive Officer
  • Blair Jonathan WoodburyChief Financial Officer
  • Craig BrownHead of Investor Relations & Corporate Development
  • Phil LeightleyGeneral Counsel & Company Secretary
  • Shaun PhilpChief People & Culture Officer
  • Callum J. MallettChief Operating Officer of New Zealand & Australia
  • Steve SalmonManaging Director of SkyCity Malta
  • Avril BaynesManaging Director of SkyCity Adelaide
  • Elen BarberManaging Director of Online