Record $3.4 billion Powerball jackpot won in US
The jackpot was by far the largest lottery jackpot ever won in the US.
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Second big Powerball prize struck in a matter of weeks.
Lotto: Powerball rolls over to next week for a $12 million jackpot
Powerball jackpots to $12 million for Saturday night.
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University wants ban on harmful ads towards children
Researchers seeking an urgent end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food.
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For years, Lotto pitched certain stores as 'lucky'. They weren't.
Lotto Powerball jackpot grows to $20m for Saturday
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Government under pressure to change law as 9-year-olds buy Lotto tickets
Children can buy Lotto tickets - as well as Keno and Bullseye - and some do.
Lotto warned of harm to Pacific and Māori from $25m online Bingo
Plan to introduce online Bingo by early next year raises fears of 'continuous gambling'.
Lotto: Powerball jackpot skyrockets to $15m for Saturday
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SkyCity casino workers walk off job in living wage fight
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Check your Lotto tickets: 10 players win $23,000
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Lucky number 7 nabs Lotto Powerball winner $6.5 million
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Lotto: Two players win $500k each, Powerball jackpot grows to $14m
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The Louvre, The Museum of Modern Art and ... the Hard Rock?
Comment: Gambling takes from those with the least to lose
OPINION: New Zealanders lost $2.6 billon last year on gambling - it's a growth industry.
Powerball riches! Lotto winner scoops $12 million
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Brutal TAB ad campaign to remind Irish of record against All Blacks
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Auckland, Bay of Plenty Lotto winners score $500,000
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Revealed: Lotto planning a third weekly draw - why some agencies are concerned
Documents show Lotto is also planning to ramp up its online gaming offerings.
Lotto heartbreak: When the champagne stops flowing - the cost of winning big
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Big Lotto win turns sour: Man at centre of dispute 'can't take it any further'
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Zac Guildford charged with breaching intensive supervision before latest sentencing
The offending allegedly occurred before Guildford was sentenced earlier this year.
Lucky Lotto player scoops $5.3 million win
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Will the Government cut the number of pokies?
Will the Government introduce reforms to cut the number of pokies?
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