Online Casino Licence Update

13/10/2026 15:28 NZDT, GENERALP

MARKET RELEASE

SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited (SKC.NZX/SKC.ASX)

13 October 2026

Online Casino Licence Update

SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited (SkyCity) is pleased to advise that it is a successful participant in the auction for the allocation of the rights to apply for online casino gambling licences under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026.

SkyCity was a successful participant for the right to apply for two licences in the auction, with a licence fee payable of NZ$15 million (excluding GST) per licence. SkyCity will now proceed with the application process ahead of next year's market opening.

SkyCity Chief Executive Officer, Jason Walbridge, said:

“We are excited to have been successful in the auction to apply for two licences and to be taking the next step towards entering the online casino gambling market in New Zealand. We know New Zealanders trust the SkyCity brand, and we will combine that trust with our deep knowledge of the New Zealand market to build a successful online business here.”

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For more information, please contact:

Investors and Analysts

Craig Brown - Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Mobile: +64 27 470 6802

E-mail: craig.brown@skycity.co.nz

Steve Pettigrew - General Manager Corporate Affairs

Mobile: 027 258 6257

E-mail: steve.pettigrew@skycity.co.nz

This announcement has been authorised for release by:

Phil Leightley, General Counsel & Company Secretary