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Chinese student denied NZ jackpot - 2004-01-04
A Chinese student could not receive his $NZ18,500 ($A16,000) poker machine jackpot because he was underage.

Sun Xiaofan, 19, was playing a slot machine on New Year's Eve at Christchurch Casino on New Zealand's South Island when he hit the jackpot, the Christchurch Press newspaper reported.

Casino staff rushed over to congratulate him with a glass of wine and a commemorative key ring.

To receive the money, Sun had to provide proof he was at least 20 years old, the legal age for entry in New Zealand's casinos.

He had none with him, the newspaper said.
Read the full story at The Age

S. Korea expands gambling probe of USFK club - 2004-01-04
South Korean prosecutors may contact U.S. military
officials for questions related to a growing illegal gambling investigation into a weekly “Casino Night” at the U.N. Command officers club, officials said Friday.

Prosecutor Kang In-chul of the foreign affairs division at the Pusan District Prosecutor’s Office said he couldn’t detail what contact had been made with U.S. officials.

“I can say an investigation is ongoing connected with U.S. personnel,” Kang said.

So far, four South Koreans have been indicted and prosecutors are seeking six more for questioning related to the weekly poker, baccarat and blackjack night. Two South Koreans — a 44-year-old man and a 46-year-old man identified only by their surnames, Park — have been charged with opening and running an illegal casino, Kang said.
Read the full story at Pacific Stars and Stripes