Earthquake cash goes on pokies
Stressed-out Cantabrians have been squandering Red Cross cash handouts on poker machines.
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Christchurch Casino could reopen elsewhere
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SkyCity spend up for Adelaide
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Runaway millionaire's girlfriend vows to fight
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Lotto increases jackpot for Christchurch draw
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