'Couldn’t believe it': Homeless man turns $5 into $106k with Melbourne Cup bet
Punter says he will use his winnings to put a deposit down on a house.
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Auckland couple win $6.3m Powerball, baulk at cost of business class
The couple are looking forward to not having to worry about the future.
SkyCity chairman: We’ll probably admit to breaking the law
Julian Cook is 'unvarnished' in this Markets with Madison interview.
Compliance becomes an $18m game for SkyCity
Facing some big bills, casino company focused on upping its compliance systems.
Crypto, ETFs are ‘gambling’, online investing icon says
DIY investment is at "rock bottom" in the eyes of this UK billionaire.
‘Annoying’: The All Blacks fan, the TAB and the ‘winning’ $5000 bet that won't pay out
Disgruntled punter plans to take matter of the cancelled bet further.
Exclusive: Why SkyCity chief executive Michael Ahearne is leaving
Casino boss says he feels it’s time to go home.
Winning $24.25m Lotto ticket still unclaimed
Wainuiomata is abuzz with questions over who the big winner could be.
'Whole stack of interest': Punter one step closer to bold ABs bet
A punter stands to bank a 200pc increase on their bet if ABs don't reach quarter-finals.
'Tone-deaf': Betting agency under fire for enticing gamblers with 9/11-themed promotion
The company would not say how many people placed bets as a result of the offer.
SkyCity Entertainment Group among those ‘blacklisted’ by $5.2b fund manager
Fossil fuels, porn, gambling among industries off-limits to "ethical" investment group.
SkyCity bombshell explained: Gambling giant's legal troubles in NZ and Australia
SkyCity had a surprising start to the week.
Biggest stories of the week: Mama Hooch rapists, mortgage worries and our World Cup legacy
Plus, do we need to rethink our gambling legislation?
'Burst into tears': Couple win $37m Lotto prize, still show up to work next day
The woman popped into the supermarket for a chocolate bar and on a whim bought a ticket.
Lotto Powerball $37 million ticket winner comes forward
The winner of this week's huge jackpot has come forward.
Sin city no more? Vegas like you've never seen before
New York Times: Las Vegas is more than just what meets the eye.
Fletcher's CEO on dividend cut, $301m hit in full-year result
Hurdles lie ahead for construction company - but analysts are upbeat.
US Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.25 billion
No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since April 18.
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There was a midweek windfall of $600,000 for one lucky Whanganui Lotto winner.
SkyCity plans to claw back money from bosses 'in severe situations'
'Clawback: recovery of variable remuneration that has already vested or been paid.'
He was a gambling addict at 8. One moment turned his life around
Sonny Kotuhi went to prison because of his addiction; now he goes back to help others.
$500,000 Lotto win took days to sink in for lucky Mangawhai couple
Northland couple's decision to use another Lotto shop pays off with First Division win.
$33m draw: Could third-highest Lotto pot be won on Wednesday?
The "life-changing" money would match the third-highest-ever prize total back in 2013.
Mark Hallett: The Entain NZ TAB deal and looking a gift horse in the mouth
Opinion: 'The overriding mechanism that ensures betting is almost fair, is competition.'
Greyhound racing ban 'would add to rehoming challenges'
Finding new homes for the dogs is difficult, even before the ban.
Care worker stole from elderly client to feed pokie habit
Woman used money taken from elderly man's bank card to feed gambling habit.
Opinion: It’s best to be happy without winning Lotto
Matt Heath on Lotto and the meaning of happiness.
McCullum to face no action for partnership with betting firm
Brendon McCullum has not breached anti-corruption regulations.
Cricket board talk to Brendon McCullum over gambling ads
McCullum joined the company as an ambassador in January.
I used AI to bet on horse-racing. Here’s what happened
Financial Times: Tech has taken over at the track. Is it winning?
Southeast Asian casino scams with meth syndicate links ‘coming for NZ targets’
“It’s highly likely to be occurring [in New Zealand],” senior UN drugs expert warns.