Events In History
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22 July 1987Lotto goes on sale for first time
Outlets opened to long queues, with a first division prize in the inaugural draw of $360,000 (equivalent to more than $760,000 today). Read more...
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30 January 1911Bookies take last bets on New Zealand racecourses
A 1910 amendment to the Gaming Act banned bookmakers from New Zealand racecourses, other public places and hotels. Read more...