A University of Otago spokesperson, operating under the Instagram handle UoOslaps, has revealed a controversial new partnership with offshore gambling platform Rainbet.
In an Instagram Reel featuring a desk littered with paperwork, a leaked law exam, and printouts of boomer complaints from Facebook, the spokesperson declared, “Our financial position is fucked. Last year we operated at a $22.5 million deficit. Let’s see if we can win it back on Rainbet.”
The Reel then shows the spokesperson playing a hand of blackjack, drawing an eight and a four against the dealer’s king, before hitting – and drawing a ten.
The University declined to comment on their financial situation, before saying, “Nah seriously though, I don’t even have a problem. It’s just a bit of fun with the boys.”
This announcement follows recent news from the University outlining a 6-7% increase in course fees and a goal to boost student numbers by 6.9% by 2026 to avoid requiring a government bailout.