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SkyCity profit climbs 21pc to $123m
SkyCity, the country's biggest casino operator, boosted annual profit 21 per cent as its sales beat brokers' targets with Auckland gaming revenues reporting strong growth.

Christchurch pokie rise 'dramatic', 'unprecedented'
A spike in pokie machine spending has raised fears quake-hit residents are becoming addicted to...

Mai Chen: Money talks but only Parliament can change the law
If money determines law and policy, then those with money will always win. But a democracy is supposed to be about the power of ideas and a good idea should be able to stand on its own feet without a cash inducement.

Tennis: Federer can deliver on dead man's bet
Roger Federer is one Wimbledon title away from delivering a $200,000 payday based on a wager made by a gambler who has since died.

Las Vegas: A novice's guide to Sin City
If you are prepared in advance, Las Vegas can be quite a ride, writes David Leggat.

Washington: A lucky break for tribal culture
Pamela Wade discovers how gaming has helped native American cultures survive.

Earthquake cash goes on pokies
Stressed-out Cantabrians have been squandering Red Cross cash handouts on poker machines.

Royal wedding: Punters get baby odds
Punters sick of betting on horses or rugby will be able to speculate on when Prince William and Kate Middleton will have their first child.