Auckland Casinos and Auckland Gambling - New Zealand

Sentenced: Chef gambles $100K bank deposit error

Judge describes action of gambling addicted chef, who gambled 100K put in his bank account in error, as "opportunistic offending" read more

New Zealand: Christchurch casino no plan to build convention centre

Christchurch not following Auckland's example in rush to build convention centre on casino site. read more

New Zealand: Prime Minister defends convention centre and casino deal

Prime Minister John Key denied that the extra pokies awarded to Sky City Casino for building a convention centre would create more gambling addicts. read more

New Zealand: Pokie deal close

Government and Sky City said to be close to a deal over convention centre negotiations. read more

Picket line at Sky City

Sky City sees picket line with 1100 workers blocking the entrance to casino today. read more

Australia: Casino director talks of pressure to up bets

SkyCity Queenstown Casino director would like to offer larger bet limits to encourage high rollers to visit. read more

New Zealand: Strike at Auckland casino on Chinese New Year

SkyCity Casino facing industrial action by staff over vacation policies around Chinese New Year, which are seen as unfairly impacting Chinese workers. read more

New Zealand: Casino struggle to detect banned gamblers

SkyCity seek government regulation on legal position of allowing banned gamblers entry. read more

Unemployed painter laundered money at casino

Man who gambled 11 million in six months convicted on drug charges. read more

Sky City gets makeover

International News Brief: Sky City's main gaming floor is now 10 years old and getting a $40 million makeover. read more