Multi-Venue Exclusion (MVE)

Multi Venue Exclusion (MVE) has been available in New Zealand since 2011 as a support tool for people who wish to take a break from gambling or who may be experiencing gambling-related harm. MVE enables individuals to self-exclude from multiple gambling venues through a single process, rather than having to visit each venue separately.

Since the introduction of the Gambling Act 2003, people in New Zealand have had the option to self-exclude from gambling venues. Once a self-exclusion is in place, the individual is not permitted to enter the gambling area of the venue(s) from which they have excluded themselves, and venue operators are required to support and uphold the exclusion.

MVEs are supported by gambling harm support services, working alongside individuals who have chosen to restrict their access to the gambling venues of their choice as part of their wellbeing and harm minimization journey.