Class 4 gambling pertains to the operation of non-casino electronic gaming machines, commonly referred to as “pokies,” and is regulated under the Gambling Act 2003, which is administered by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA).​

Class 4 gambling involves the use of gaming machines, with net proceeds directed towards community grants or, in the case of clubs, used to support club operations and activities.​

​As defined by the Gambling Act 2003, Class 4 gambling includes:​

• Gambling activities that do not fall within any other class and meet the following requirements:​
• Net proceeds are allocated or distributed for authorised purposes.​
• No commission is paid or received by any individual involved in conducting the gambling.​
• The gambling complies with relevant game rules.​
• The gambling involves the use of a gaming machine.​

This type of gambling may be conducted by a corporate society to raise funds for authorised purposes, such as community and non-commercial activities. Corporate societies are obligated to allocate at least 40 percent of their profits from pokie machines to approved community causes, with millions of dollars distributed annually through grants. ​

​Furthermore, Class 4 gambling may be organised by clubs, with proceeds directed towards authorised objectives, typically supporting the enhancement of club facilities or benefiting club members, in alignment with the Gambling Act 2003.​

Current information on Class 4 venues, machine numbers, and total expenditure in our district is accessible here.​