There has been yet another casino of the misappropriation of poker machine funds. This time, the crime has been committed by a former All Blacks player named Lindsay Raki, who used pokie grant money for his own personal gain. In addition to being a member of the All Blacks, Raki was also a certified accountant….
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DIA Investigates Pokie Trusts and Racing Clubs
The Department of Internal Affairs is currently investigating a number of cases of fraud. Dozens of pokie trusts and racing clubs have been implicated in the scandal, and the DIA has its hands full investigating claims that more than $30 million worth of pokie grants was fraudulently awarded. There are three pokie trusts at the…
SkyCity Deepstack Begins
Every year, SkyCity Auckland hosts the exciting Deepstack Series, offering amateur and professional poker players the chance to compete for generous cash prizes. This year, the event will take place from March 18 to Match 24, and will consist of plenty of side tournaments in addition to the main event. The Main Event begins on…
Concerns Arise About New Zealand Lottery Jackpots
Over the course of the past few years, poker machines have taken the blame for the surge in problem gambling rates. However, recent statistics suggest that a wide range of other gambling activities have contributed to the increase in cases of gambling addiction in New Zealand, including the local lottery. A new report has uncovered…
New App Lets Players Build Their Own Virtual Casinos
In the social gaming world, a wide range of applications allows users to wager play-money on their casino games. Now, a new social gaming platform turns the tables, giving players the ability to build their own online casinos – and make money while they’re at it! Chumba World has been designed by Virtual Gaming Worlds,…
NZ MP’s Career Damaged by Problem Gambling Accusations
A rumoured addiction is enough to damage anyone’s social life – and the effects are even greater when that person is in the public eye. Former NZ First MP Brendan Horan knows all about this kind of grief, as he struggles to clear his name and resume his career after being accused stealing money to…
Pokie Club Owners Want A Bigger Share of Gambling Profits
When poker machines were first introduced in New Zealand, they were meant to raise funds for local community projects. However, gaming club owners and operators believe that they should also profit from pokies, proposing an amendment that will increase their revenue share. Hospitality New Zealand, which represents all venues that host poker machines, has proposed…
SkyCity Ups The Ante at Queenstown Casino
SkyCity is one of New Zealand’s top casino operators, running the country’s most profitable gambling venues. With a recent focus on high roller gambling, the company wants to make all of its casino locations attractive to VIP players – and its latest renovation project will be SkyCity Queenstown. The project was made possible by the…
SkyCity Deal Could Jeopardize Harm Reduction Efforts
In New Zealand, local politicians have taken some very positive steps towards curbing problem gambling rates across the country. With a great deal of support behind the Harm Reduction Bill, New Zealand can look forward to new gaming laws that reduce the potential harm that casino games and gaming machines can do. However, SkyCity’s new…
Facial Recognition Cameras to Curb Problem Gambling Rates?
It is difficult to have a thriving gambling market without worrying about problem gambling. Along with the excitement of casino games and pokies, there is always the potential for some players to become addicted. In New Zealand, politicians have been working hard to reduce the potential harm that gambling can cause – and one strategy…
