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Taxpayer Money to be Used for Sky City Convention Centre

Written on June 30, 2012 by Jane in Law & Society, New Zealand, Pokies

Earlier this year, local residents announced their displeasure at the fact that Sky City and Prime Minister John Key were keeping very quiet about their plans to construct a new convention centre in Auckland. Now, it seems like it’s no wonder why, as it seems that Key wanted to cover up the fact that he…

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Casino Worker Wins Case Against Sky City

Written on June 21, 2012 by Jane in Land Based, Law & Society, New Zealand

Tuni Parata has won the right to carry her Bible with her while working at a local SkyCity Casino. Earlier, she feared that her job might be at stake, as she was reprimanded by the casino’s managers after it was discovered that she was carrying a Bible around with her while working. According to SkyCity,…

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Party Casino offers Football Fever Promotion

Written on June 15, 2012 by Jane in Promotions

When it comes to online casinos, Party Casino is one of the most inventive when it comes to thinking up bonuses and promotions. To celebrate this year’s exciting Euro Cup football tournament, the casino operator has launched a Football Fever promotion, which aims to provide players with generous cash prizes for the entire length of…

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Half Price Sunday on Poker Stars

Written on June 12, 2012 by Jane in Games, New Zealand, Promotions

Whether you’re a grinder or a casual player in the online poker world, you probably know that Sundays are the busiest days on Poker Stars for tournaments. In addition to the Sunday Storm and Sunday Millions, the poker room offers a wide range of unique tournaments that you just can’t compete in any other day…

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John Key Exaggerates Convention Centre Jobs

Written on June 6, 2012 by Jane in Land Based, Law & Society, New Zealand

Prime Minister John Key is very enthusiastic about the construction of Auckland’s new convention centre, to be carried about by Sky City Casinos, and he wants the public to feel as passionately as he does about the issue. As such, he has provided some very generous estimates about job opportunities that will be provided by…

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New Zealanders Lose $250 Million on Pokies

Written on June 4, 2012 by Jane in Land Based, New Zealand, Pokies

In a recent report, it has been revealed that New Zealanders have lost $250 million on poker machines over the course of the last year. This statistics have come as a shock to the local community, especially since Sky City has been granted the right to install 350 to 500 new poker machines in return…

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Lakshmi’s Gold Pulled From Online Casinos

Written on May 30, 2012 by Jane in Games, Pokies

Almost immediately after releasing Lakshmi’s Gold online slots, PlayTech received word that the Hindu community was very upset with the game. Depicting various Hindu gods, Lakshmi’s Gold was considered to be disrespectful and insulting to Hindus. Now, after just one week of controversy, PlayTech has removed the game from its online casinos. Rajan Zed, a…

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Win a Trip to Superhero Island with Casino.com

Written on May 26, 2012 by Jane in Games, Promotions

Casino.com is a top destination for online gamblers, as it offers players some of the most generous and unique promotions in the online casino world. This month, the casino is offering players the chance to win a trip to Super Hero Island at Universal Studios as part of its Marvel Adventure promotion. The Marvel Adventure…

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Christchurch Pubs Celebrate Being Pokie-Free

Written on May 18, 2012 by Jane in New Zealand, Pokies

When it comes to entertainment in New Zealand, pokies have become a popular form of leisure entertainment and many clubs and pubs depend on the income generated by the machines to cover their operating costs. However, several venues across Christchurch have refused to host pokies as part of a new campaign called ‘Proud to be…

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Study Shows that Gambling May Not Be An Addiction

Written on May 13, 2012 by Jane in Gambling Probs, General News

When you think of problem gambling, the first thing that comes to mind is ‘addiction’; however, a new study by researchers at the University of Sydney suggests otherwise. Instead of calling it an ‘addiction’, they believe that it is more of a ‘misguided obsession’. Dr. Fadi Anjoul of the University’s Gambling Treatment Clinic notes that…

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