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Although the major gambling problems in New Zealand are caused by Pokie machines, our Problem Gambling programme statistics show that for some people Lottery products are their primary problem.

Problem gambling is a concern with many pressure groups advocating more control over the industry. A committee on problem gambling management with representatives from the gaming industry and treatment providers decides how much funding the industry will pay to fund treatment programmes each year. Gaming machine societies must pay a yearly levy on every licensed machine, while other gaming.

An overview of New Zealand’s gambling activities—how much we’re spending, what forms of gambling are the most dangerous, and which Kiwis are being hit hardest by gambling harm. What is harmful gambling? (September 2019) An introduction to what problem gambling looks like, with a questionnaire to help identify if gambling is a problem for.

We also run education and support groups and can help with self-exclusion from gambling venues. Register With Us. Whether you are impacted by your own or someone else’s gambling, you can access free, professional counselling with PGF at any stage. Self Registration Affected by someone else's gambling? Register here. If you are a GP or professional and wish to refer a person to PGF Services.

The Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2019 have been confirmed by Cabinet. The regulations will introduce new levy rates for the four levy-paying sectors and are planned to come into force on 1 July 2019. The newly confirmed levy rates (GST exclusive) are: gaming machine operators (0.78% of player expenditure); casinos (0.56% of.

The statistics had a direct financial impact on the commission with problem gambling services funded out of a levy applied to the gambling industry. The increase meant the commission was going to.

This has been discussed in Education and Pacific peoples in New Zealand (Statistics NZ and Ministry. (Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand, 2009). Problem gambling. Problem gambling can result in a range of negative effects for the gambler, their families, and the wider community. These include financial, relationship, and employment difficulties, adverse physical and mental health.