No Hope
for New Zealand Casino
As reported by the New Zealand
Stuff: "SkyCity managing director Evan
Davies would love to run a casino in Wellington
and Mayor Kerry Prendergast believes one would
add to the capital's attractions.
"But
neither is likely to see their wish fulfilled
- at least in the short-term. The 2003 Gambling
Act outlaws any new casinos. Wellington is the
only major city without one - with Auckland,
Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton and Queenstown
the existing venues.
"Asked
whether he would be interested in operating
a Wellington casino should the law change, Mr
Davies replied: 'Yes, certainly.'
"…SkyCity
was central Auckland's largest ratepayer, he
said, as well as its biggest employer, the largest
provider of four and five-star hotel accommodation
and the biggest car park operator…"
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