PremiumUpdatedJohn WeekesSenior Business Reporter·NZ Herald·30 Jul, 2026 04:19 AM4 mins to read‌A court heard the problem gambler had turnover of nearly half a billion dollars at the casino. Photo / Dean PurcellA court heard the problem gambler had turnover of nearly half a billion dollars at the casino. Photo / Dean PurcellAn average man in the street – and yet a very rich one who spent and lost a lot of money at the casino.That was one depiction of a former SkyCity high roller heard at the High Court in Auckland today.

He, the plaintiff, is suing the casino company.