OpinionTony Cooper: What came first: the pokie or the gambler?The rise in problem gambling cannot be solely credited to poker machines, writes Tony Cooper.25 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionTe Ururoa Flavell: Better to try and fail than to sit idly byI am now thinking on the next step in this issue, writes Te Ururoa Flavell. "In particular taking aim at the racing industry, and their exemption from the current package of reforms."25 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandPokie charity snubs Anglican groupsThe biggest pokie charity in the country is rejecting funding applications from Anglican-linked organisations because a branch of the church spoke out against gaming machines25 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCasino goes high tech to nab the bannedSkyCity casino is bringing in facial recognition technology to pluck banned gamblers out of a crowd.24 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionMatt McCarten: No need for casino to gambleMatt McCarten was in an elevator with a senior gambling executive five years ago. It was a few days before John Key ousted Helen Clark's government.22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGambling bill rewrite accepted by FlavellMaori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell has accepted a major rewriting of his Gambling Harm Reduction Bill in order to secure National Party support for it.17 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJim Evans: Casino deal is against spirit of lawThe Government has two choices, writes Jim Evans. But each of them would need to emasculate the carefully worked out structure of the Gambling Act 2003.16 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJulie Fairey: Govt rides roughshod on poker machinesJudy Fairey asks: "If the Govt's aim is truly to get more high-spending tourists, then why is the focus on putting in poker machines and electronic gambling tables?"16 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandExperts: live odds like pokiesSports betting laws should be overhauled to curb a growing number of addicts, say anti-gambling campaigners.15 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDTourismSkyCity convention deadline extendedThe New Zealand government and SkyCity Entertainment Group are giving themselves another fortnight to cut a deal on the terms for the casino and hotel operator to build a $402 million convention centre in Auckland in exchange for regulatory concessions.13 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandLucky Lotto winner claims $9.85m prizeA lucky Tauranga local is on cloud nine after winning the $9.85 million Lotto Powerball prize following Saturday's draw.10 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandSkyCity's welcome mat for smokersSkyCity is targeting smokers with an expanded casino area designed for customers who want to have a cigarette while gambling.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandExperts warn of automated tables riskThe equivalent of an extra 240 poker machines are part of the SkyCity casino deal, with gambling opponents warning they could lead to new addiction problems.04 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessSky City: Future Governments not bound by current deal - lawyerThe Government's pokies for convention centre deal cannot bind future governments to compensate SkyCity if the deal is revoked, leading constitutional lawyer Stephen Franks says.04 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandSkyCity bets on QueenstownWhile SkyCity this month got the nod for its controversial $402 million Auckland convention centre, a Queenstown expansion proceeds almost entirely outside the spotlight.24 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandJump forecast in Kiwi gamblingNew Zealanders are forecast to spend more on Lotto, casinos, racing and sports betting in the next three years.23 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCasino wins with sinking lid, rivals saySkyCity's rivals say its pokie machines will earn more if Auckland Council heeds calls for a regional sinking lid policy on gaming venues.21 May 05:30 PM
WorldPowerball jackpot: Who won $710m?Some lucky person walked into a Florida supermarket over the past few days and bought a ticket worth an estimated $710m - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.19 May 06:30 PM
OpinionMai Chen: Casino taking a $400m punt on its luckDealing with the government is like dealing with no other business because the government can usually muster the numbers to make law, writes Mai Chen.16 May 05:36 AM
New ZealandGovt warned of pokie cost to societyThe Department of Internal Affairs has warned the Government that extra pokie machines at SkyCity risks increased harm to the community, Steven Joyce has confirmed.15 May 05:30 PM
BusinessSkyCity's fortunes on a rollThe value of SkyCity Entertainment Group could get a $200 million boost after a $402 million deal announced yesterday.13 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandLabour, Greens slam SkyCity dealLabour and the Greens have slammed a deal announced for a new convention centre in Auckland today, saying the Government has handed SkyCity a licence to print money.13 May 01:04 AM
BDBDConstructionSkyCity shares jump to 5-year highSkyCity shares have jumped after details of a controversial convention centre deal with the Government were announced today.13 May 12:30 AM
ConstructionSkyCity's deal unveiled: 230 more pokiesDetails of the controversial SkyCity convention centre deal with the Government have been announced, with the listed casino operator paying $402m for the new centre.12 May 10:45 PM
