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International gamblers rolling into Auckland to spend big bucks at SkyCity will soon be enjoying five-star hospitality on the high seas.

Mike Hosking stood to gain up to $48,000 this year in cash and perks from casino giant SkyCity, according to financial information obtained by the Herald on Sunday.

If I am to write about SkyCity and certain rorts pertaining thereto, I probably need to declare a potential conflict of interest: I despise gambling in all its forms.

Big queues are expected at Lotto outlets today, with a massive $25 million in the Powerball kitty.