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
BusinessKiwi gambling losses well behind AussieKiwis have dropped from the fourth to sixth-biggest gamblers in the world.08 Feb 04:30 PM
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
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
New ZealandLucky Lotto punter claims $24m prizeA Rotorua Lotto player walked into his local dairy this afternoon with no idea he was $24 million richer.28 Jun 06:01 AM
New ZealandLotto win: 'It feels unreal'Best friends Margaret and Edith won $1 million, while another winner has just claimed the $24.3m jackpot.28 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandCorrection: Malcolm RabsonTwo items published on nzherald.co.nz — on March 11 and this one on May 8 — about court actions involving Malcolm Rabson incorrectly reported the nature of the judgments.26 May 11:06 PM
TourismSkyCity plan 'looks like a beached ship'The revamped design of the SkyCity convention centre has divided critics, with one urban design expert saying it looks like "a ship beached up on Nelson St".26 May 07:14 AM
TourismSkyCity centre: Smaller, still costlyFinal designs unveiled following months of negotiations. And it still costs more than the original deal between SkyCity and the Government.25 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandDrug boss' $15m casino spendOne of New Zealand's biggest convicted drug smugglers spent $15 million at SkyCity casino - while receiving the unemployment benefit.22 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Whole Lotto luckLady Luck has waved her magic wand upon Peter Bromhead, who claims to have won the chance to spin Lotto's lucrative spinning wheel.01 May 04:11 AM
OpinionJohn Allen: Racing - still at full gallop and helping NZSunset is far away for an industry that deserves and earns the government support it gets, writes John Allen.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandProbe into 'pokie style' arcade gamesInternal Affairs are investigating the legality of children's amusement machines which experts say are grooming young people to play the pokies.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLucky Lotto winners pocket $333k sumThe winners were from Auckland and Hamilton bought their tickets at Mitchell's Paper Power in Auckland, Willowbank Superette in Auckland and Countdown Te Rapa in Hamilton.19 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandGovt wants to clamp down on offshore bettingThe Government is looking at clamping down on online overseas betting by New Zealanders, saying it deprives the local racing industry of important income.16 Apr 03:26 AM
New ZealandDodgy croupier spent money on rentA croupier who made $10,000 working in an illegal gambling den in one of Auckland's wealthiest suburbs spent all the money on rent and food.06 Apr 03:45 AM
Cricket World CupTAB: Gamblers banked on the Black CapsKiwi punters were on the ball when it came to guessing which Black Caps bowling star would shine at the World Cup, but weren't so accurate with the batsmen.31 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand$9.1m Lotto win to help others'We can't wait to help make other people's lives a little easier.' The winners of Saturday's $9.1 million Powerball prize share how they will spend their money.30 Mar 10:32 PM
New Zealand$9.1m Lotto ticket still unclaimedA $9.1 million winning Lotto ticket which was sold in Northcote remains unclaimed this morning.29 Mar 10:15 PM
BusinessSkyCity resolves parking issues at Adelaide casinoSkyCity Entertainment Group has resolved car parking issues at its big Adelaide casino, restaurant and bar redevelopment.18 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandPokie breaches spark fee increaseHalf of all inspections of pubs and clubs with pokie machines identify breaches or non-compliance with the law.08 Mar 04:00 PM
