Gambling In New Zealand Down Eleven Percent In March

New Zealand is no different than other countries when it comes to gambling trends. The country experienced a drop in revenue in the March quarter of eleven percent.

A number of factors could be used in determining why the numbers have decreased. The hot summer is what most people are pointing towards, claiming people did not want to go out in the heat.

One group that was highly appreciative of the drop in gambling was the Problem Gambling Foundation. They are pleased to see that people are choosing to stay away from gambling.

"Whatever the reason, it is great news. If this becomes a trend we will soon see the pokie trusts packing their bags and slinking out of town," said Chief Executive of the Foundation, John Stansfield.

The government is taking a harder stance on gambling in the area, and the effect of their harsher stance could be the decrease in gambling. The Foundation has also been working to supply information about the dangers of gambling.

Their efforts may finally be paying off. With gas and food prices rising, people also have less money to spend on leisurely activities such as gambling.

May 1, 2008
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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