18 Jul 2024
Gambler loses 1 million dollars at SkyCity Casino
A gambler at Sky City Casino in Auckland spent up to nine hours continuously playing the pokies on 23 occasions, overall he has lost over a one million dollars. In an unprecedented move, the casino operator has had its gambling licence suspended and agreed to close its doors for five consecutive days. The Department of Internal Affairs director of gambling Vicki Scott speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.