Licence suspension hearing closely followed
The actions of Dunedin Casino that allowed a problem gambler to continue gambling should be punished with the maximum suspension of licence and a lesson to all gambling operators about the stance against problem gambling in this country, says John Stansfield, CEO for the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGF).
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Casino gambling information:
- In Paris, legislation prohibiting playing cards was passed in 1377, and in Italy, playing cards and dice were burned.
- As early as 1420, lotteries were used in Europe for public works. High-value commodities such as land and art were often sold through lotteries.
- The word Casino originally meant a public hall for music and dancing. By the second half of the 19th century, the term essentially meant a collection of gaming or gambling rooms. The classic example of a casino, is the casino at Monte-Carlo, which was opened in 1861.
- At a land-based casino, if your slot machine is malfunctioning, you won't get paid if you win the jackpot! All slot machines have this written on them but many players are not aware of this policy. The casinos have a device which lets them know if a slot machine is malfunctioning or if it's been tinkered with. Your best bet is to stop playing at it and try another.
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