Iris Capital acquires Christchurch Casino for over $100 million

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 4:36pm

Australian hospitality and property group Iris Capital has completed the purchase of Christchurch Casino from Skyline Enterprises. The transaction is valued at more than $100 million and marks the firm's first investment in New Zealand. The deal also provides an indirect 33% stake in Dunedin Casino.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 15 Oct, 1:38pm · 4 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours

NZ HeraldThu 15 Oct, 1:38pm

Iris Capital completes purchase of Christchurch Casino in deal worth more than $100m (opens in new tab)
- Christchurch Casino: Iris Capital completes $100m-plus acquisition (opens in new tab)Premium Thu 15 Oct, 4:36pm
The PressThu 15 Oct, 3:46pm

Who is behind the $15m online casino bidder bearing Christchurch's name? (opens in new tab)
Otago Daily TimesThu 15 Oct, 4:18pm

Australian firm buys Christchurch Casino (opens in new tab)