Gambling rates are on the increase in Canterbury, after the recent earthquake that devastated the area. According to reports, residents of the area are using the activity as a form of escapism to avoid dealing with the severity of the disaster that has recently taken place. Stuff.co.nz reports that the Department of Internal Affairs has…
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Category Archives: Gambling Probs
Gambling Problems can affect anyone – this section details gambling issues and the social problems around them.
Mana VP Wants to Ban Pokies
In Christchurch, victims of the recent Earthquake have turned to poker machines to deal with their grief. As a result, problem gambling rates are on the rise and John Minto – Vice President of the Mana Movement – believes that residents should be able to have the power to ban poker machines from their communities….
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Shamed Rugby Player to Deal with Gambling Addiction
Earlier this year, former Taranaki player Willie Ripia had resigned from the rugby league, after being accused of stealing from his teammates in order to fund his gambling addiction. Recently, he announced that he is dedicated to getting treatment for his problem and hopes to right his wrongs. While Ripia did not confirm the claims…
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NZ Problem Gambling Foundation to Host Conference
In February, the New Zealand Problem Gambling Foundation will host its fourth annual International Gambling Conference. The event is expected to draw in hundreds of organizations from around the world, helping them work together to fight gambling addiction on a vast scale. The event will take place from February22 to February 24, and problem gambling…
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Responsible Gambling Trial Held in Queensland
Gambling Minister Paul Lucas is pleased with the results of a responsible gambling trial that was recently held in gaming clubs acrossNew Zealand. The trial tested several methods, suggested by theUniversityofSydney, aimed at minimizing the potential harm that could be caused by playing casino games. The Universityof Sydneyrecently published a study which suggested several methods…
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Concerns Arise Over Gambling Marketing in New Zealand
GAPHAI (New Zealand’s Gambling and Public Health Alliance International) have published a report indicating that residents are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of gambling advertisements on the local community. The report claims the individuals are worried about the risks posed by gambling marketing campaigns, especially those that target attendees of sporting events. According to…
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NZ’s Problem Gambling Foundation Supports Harariwa’s Stance Against Pokies
Earlier this month, Hone Harariwa decided to speak out against poker machines. The Mana leader stated that the devices caused turmoil in low income areas across New Zealand and called for them to be removed. Recently, New Zealand’s Problem Gambling Foundation announced that they back Harawira’s initiative. Harawira stated that many of the residents of…
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Imigrants to NZ can have gambling problems
Simon Tam, a councillor for the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGFNZ) has said that immigrants from Asia who find it hard to adjust to life in New Zealand, can be susceptible to loneliness and can turn to life in casinos by way of forging a life in the country. Tam states that life…
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