Police are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated robbery in Hastings last night.
The incident occurred at Stortford Lodge TAB, Heretaunga St, at 9.55pm.
A police spokesperson said two men entered the TAB and threatened staff with a firearm.
No one was injured but those in attendance are receiving support.
A TAB spokesperson said "understandably our staff are shaken and we are supporting them".
The offenders were wearing dark-coloured clothing and had their faces covered.
They left with a sum of cash and fled in an unknown direction in a car, described as a four-door station wagon.