World'Going to the casino': Lotto winner's jibe after court caseThe "lucky 14" who won a A$40 million jackpot in a workplace syndicate have had a cheeky celebration after a colleague lost his bid for a share in the prize.14 Dec 01:51 AM
New ZealandCasino VIP led to Yan's $43m forfeitureThe gambling records of a casino VIP led police to find a familiar name written on a piece of paper which changed the course of the investigation.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto sending profits to KaikouraLotto will be donating all profits from next Saturday's draw to the quake relief.30 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandPhoto of winning Lotto ticket a fakeA photo of what appears to be the winning $44 million Lotto ticket circulating online is a fake, Lotto has confirmed.10 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandRecord numbers for Lotto's biggest prizeMore than two million Lotto tickets are expected to sell for tonight's record $44 million must-be-won Powerball draw.09 Nov 06:14 AM
RacingYour ultimate Melbourne Cup guideThe greatest horse race in the southern hemisphere slips into stride today at Flemington. Here's your online Melbourne Cup guide with a Kiwi flavour.31 Oct 05:42 PM
New ZealandMelbourne Cup previewOffices around the country will grind to a standstill next Tuesday tomorrow at 5pm when the 156th Melbourne Cup kicks off over the 30 Oct 03:07 AM
BusinessMurky world of high-rollersIn the world's most opulent VIP gambling rooms, a murky world exists where super-rich high-rollers meet organised crime.18 Oct 04:00 PM
CompaniesSky City watches China after Crown arrestsCasino company Sky City Entertainment said it was monitoring the situation in China after 18 employees at its competitor, Crown Resorts, were detained by authorities there last week.18 Oct 02:23 AM
CompaniesSky City shares drop after Macau arrestsShares in casino company Sky City Entertainment were sold down today on concerns about the lucrative "high roller" VIP market following 17 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandBig Wednesday wind up boosts Lotto salesSales for the year to the end of June were up 9 per cent to just more than $974 million - Lotto New Zealand's second-best result.17 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandPokies loss sparked smash-and-grab spreeA man has pleaded guilty to 16 charges, mostly connected to burglaries in central Dargaville last month.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand$843m lost in 'crack cocaine' of gamblingKiwi gamblers have poured $843 million into pokies - the "crack cocaine" of gambling in New Zealand - in the last year.12 Oct 12:16 AM
KahuFlavell takes aim at addiction (+video)Maori Party co-leader and Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell says he is sick and tired of attending tangi of Maori who have died as a result 08 Sep 08:25 PM
New Zealand'I checked the ticket about 10 times'A new house and car are on the cards for a Dunedin couple who won $13.3 million in Lotto, at what must be New Zealand's luckiest Lotto outlet.23 Aug 01:26 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorSports betting: The $5.7 trillion puntCOMMENT: The rise of sports gambling means more money for sporting bodies -- and more scope for match-fixing.24 Jul 04:05 AM
BusinessWhat other industries can learn from greyhound racingBusinesses needs to recognise that when it's granted the right to operate, it has to accept the responsibilities of acting in a sustainable way.11 Jul 01:30 AM
CompaniesWall St scion blames gambling addiction for fraudHe was a big star in the private equity world. Now, Andrew Caspersen is facing years in prison.07 Jul 01:05 AM
Personal FinanceBig Read: Construction booms at US casinoIn a quest to maintain its footing, Maryland's largest casino is investing $200 million to add new amenities.27 Jun 03:03 AM
New ZealandPokie spending on the risePokie spending is rising at the fastest rate in five years as immigrants and tourists swell the coffers of pubs and clubs.28 Apr 03:35 AM
BusinessBetting on internet as pokies lose appealAs world gambling experts gather in Auckland this week, the biggest threat on their minds is now online betting.08 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessKiwi gambling losses well behind AussieKiwis have dropped from the fourth to sixth-biggest gamblers in the world.08 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Games of chance cheaper than LottoLotto tickets may give ray of hope, but there are free competitions, write Mary Holm.05 Feb 04:00 AM
BusinessKiwis spending more on pokiesNew Zealanders are spending more again on the pokies but spending per person is static, despite better economic times.03 Feb 04:40 AM
BDBDBusinessSkyCity tips 30pc profit hikeSkyCity Entertainment Group, New Zealand's only listed casino company, expects its first-half profit to soar.18 Jan 08:30 PM
BDBDBusinessSkyCity boosts earnings 14pcBetter results from its flagship Auckland property and its struggling Adelaide operations mean a good start to the 2016 financial year.12 Nov 09:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher wins $477m SkyCity contractBuilding project announced to take 38 months.26 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandSkyCity sorry for free credits offerCasino's backtrack the second big consumer failure this month after Harvey Norman's cut-price furniture fiasco.12 Oct 07:12 AM
New ZealandPokie revenue increases delayedIncreases to the proportion of revenue clubs and bars with pokie machines give to community groups will be delayed under a new Government proposal.07 Oct 04:05 AM
New ZealandNo more pokie machines for WestportAfter a conscience-wrestle that culminated in a tied vote, Buller district councillors last night quashed an application for more pokie machines in Westport.24 Sep 03:49 AM
New ZealandGambling loses its shineNew Zealanders are gambling less, and are also less worried about gambling, than they were a decade ago.05 Aug 11:58 PM
New ZealandFunding win for Problem Gambling FoundationThe Problem Gambling Foundation has won a challenge against the Ministry of Health, which wanted to cut its funding.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFoundation's death notice was prematureSixteen months after a Government decision to end most of its contracts, the Problem Gambling Foundation has won a year’s further reprieve.12 Jul 11:41 PM
