GEORGE HEARD/STUFF
A sign in central Christchurch puts a positive spin on the revenues raised – or lost, depending on your perspective – from gaming machines.
Millions of dollars each year are flowing from some of the poorest communities in Christchurch into the hands of clubs and charities via pokies scattered around the city.
A case worker has described the situation as an ethical dilemma, while a gaming industry representative says the industry is working hard to make sure the money benefiting organisations does not come from problem gambling.
Gaming machine societies raked in about …
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