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Gambling Syndicate Head Offers Lessons

"Zhang Ping Wu has placed an advertisement in an Auckland Chinese-language newspaper bragging about his victories over the casino and offering to train people to become `first grade winners'.

"…It is understood Mr Wu is charging a `training fee' of $5000 (US$2,434). He denies being the head of a syndicate but says in the ad, placed in the New Times Weekly, that he has designed a `system of tactics which is legal and reasonable of how to win'.

"…A Sky City spokeswoman said the company was aware of the advertisement. `Our only comment is that we're comfortable that we have the procedures in place to ensure a fair gaming environment for all our customers.'

"The company had fought through the courts for its right to ban Mr Wu after he allegedly threatened a casino worker last year.

"It won the case in the Court of Appeal, but then reached a settlement with Mr Wu that allowed him back into the casino.

"…The Herald has been contacted by casino regulars who say Mr Wu and his associates continue to use the same tactics as before. They occupy as many slot machines connected to a jackpot for as long as possible, wait until the jackpot is close to the point where it must be struck, then pump thousands of dollars into the machines and bet maximum credits.

"…Mr Wu has told callers that slot machine training takes two days and blackjack training a week. It is made up of `theoretical' training, followed by practical sessions in the casino…"

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