Top of the game For the second year running, Christchurch's Stock Xchange was crowned New Zealand's top gaming site, taking out IGT's Excellence in Gaming Award at the recent HANZ conference in Auckland. Once again Pub Charity's sites were at the forefront with all three finalists coming from the Pub Charity family. Along with the Stock Xchange, the Brownzy from the North Shore and the Grosvenor from Timaru were worthy finalists. STOCK XCHANGE, CHRISTCHURCH Carrying on where they left off last year, the judges were once again looking for the site that provided excellence in their overall gaming operation. Owners Anthony Bailey, Greg McClurg and Robin Yock all have a hands-on approach, and leave no stone unturned in ensuring their gaming systems are as effective and accurate as possible. Players experience a 'mini Las Vegas' at the Stock Xchange and their successes in the gaming room are always celebrated by the staff… In what was again an emotional speech, at this year's ceremony Greg McClurg thanked all concerned with making their room so successful. He made special mention of the support that Christchurch venues had received following the recent earthquake and noted the steely determination of players, some of whom took the time to write their name and contact details down during the mayhem of the quake, thus ensuring they didn't miss out on any credits that remained… THE BROWNZY The Brownzy, Browns Bay, North Shore, Auckland – Owner and operator Andrew Donald has over the last year undertaken significant refurbishments of the gaming room, introducing a private room with excellent player comfort and creating additional space. Andrew invests significant time ensuring staff consistently provide a high level of service. THE GROSVENOR HOTEL, TIMARU Worthy finalists for the second year running, this magnificent gaming room continues to have an unparallelled wow factor within New Zealand. Over the last year, owners the Lim family have worked hard behind the scenes ensuring staff have been well trained in all facets of gaming to ensure fantastic service. Ping Lim spends time in the gaming room getting to know his customers and making them feel welcome. | 
