Problem Gambling Foundation

Healthy communities free from gambling harm

The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGF) is a national non-profit organisation predominantly funded by the Ministry of Health with funds received from the gambling levy.

The Foundation is committed to health promotion that contributes to safer gambling practices through community education and the development of regulations and standards. Counselling is free of charge to the gambler, their family and others affected by problem gambling.

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Petition Launched After Surge In Gambling Advertising Sparks Concern

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:06 am | Problem Gambling Foundation

Andree Froude Director of Advocacy and Public Health at the Problem Gambling Foundation says a petition has been launched after growing unease about the lack of regulation for gambling advertising and the sheer volume of ads people are being exposed to. More >>

New Online Casino Regulations Should Prohibit Advertising

Tuesday, 30 July 2024, 1:50 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation says gambling advertising contributes to the normalisation of gambling particularly for young people and those who experience gambling harm disproportionately. More >>

9th International Gambling Conference In Auckland - Unveiling Progress In Reducing Gambling Harm

Friday, 5 July 2024, 9:58 am | Problem Gambling Foundation

An impressive line-up of international and local speakers will feature at the 9th International Gambling Conference (IGC2024), being held next week at the Sir Paul Reeves Building at Auckland University of Technology from Wednesday 10 – Friday ... More >>

Concern Over Increase In People Seeking Help From Gambling On Overseas-based Sites

Thursday, 21 March 2024, 12:16 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

Joint Press Release: The Salvation Army Social and Policy Unit and the Problem Gambling Foundation Recent Ministry of Health data shows one in ten people sought help from treatment providers due to gambling online on sites based offshore between July 2022 ... More >>

Huia Tāngata Kōtahi – Unite The People Wānanga Series 2023

Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 2:52 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

In recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Problem Gambling Foundation will launch a new wānanga series of online videos on Waitangi Day, featuring conversations with Māori influencers about the systemic injustices experienced by Māori including ... More >>

Online Tool That Tests For Gambling Harm Shows High Number Of People Are Positive, But Few Seek Help

Monday, 5 September 2022, 5:34 am | Problem Gambling Foundation

Data from a new online tool being trialled to encourage people to test their gambling, shows that of the 1028 tests completed between May 2021 and May 2022, 80 percent were positive for gambling harm but only 22 percent sought help. It’s Gambling ... More >>

Impressive Line-up Of Speakers At The 8th International Gambling Conference

Monday, 20 June 2022, 12:06 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

An impressive line-up of international and local speakers will feature at the 8th International Gambling Conference (IGC2022), being held at the Sir Paul Reeves Building at Auckland University of Technology (or virtually for those unable to attend), from ... More >>

Kiwis Spent Over $2.6 Billion On Gambling In The 2020/21 Financial Year

Friday, 18 March 2022, 1:28 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

New data released by the Department of Internal Affairs shows that Kiwis spent $2.625 billion on the four main types of gambling in the 2020/21 financial year. Spending on all forms of gambling increased over the previous financial year by 17%, with ... More >>

Study Shows Young Pasifika Gamers Spend More On Loot Boxes

Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 12:43 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

New research funded by the Ministry of Health and conducted by Mapu Maia Pasifika Service and Moana Research, indicates Pasifika survey respondents spent more on loot boxes than non-Māori, non-Pasifika with approximately 22% of Pasifika spending more ... More >>

Kiwis urged to test their gambling during Gambling Harm Awareness Week

Monday, 30 August 2021, 12:32 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

This week is Gambling Harm Awareness Week and with the country facing ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, Kiwis are urged to check in on their gambling. Andree Froude, Director of Communications at the Problem Gambling Foundation, says it is a stressful time ... More >>

Pokie Gambling In New Zealand Pubs And Clubs Costing Retail Sector Over $400 Million A Year

Monday, 10 August 2020, 4:57 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

A recent New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) report commissioned by The Salvation Army and the Problem Gambling Foundation estimates that if household expenditure on Class 4 pokie gambling was diverted to other uses, the retail sector ... More >>

Pub in Wainuiomata to pause its pokies for a day

Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 3:07 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Fitzroy Tavern in Wainuiomata is pausing its pokies for a whole day during Gambling Harm Awareness Week (2-8 September), and is challenging other pubs and clubs to do the same. More >>

Porirua community members call for stronger action on pokies

Monday, 10 June 2019, 11:03 am | Problem Gambling Foundation

Porirua community members will be calling for stronger action on pokies as the City Council wraps up consultation on its proposed Class 4 gambling policy next week. More >>

Council raises the bar with proposed pokies policy

Wednesday, 29 May 2019, 9:55 am | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF) applauds Hamilton City Council on its proposed pokies policy and urges Hamiltonians to have their say. More >>

Pokies being ‘paused’ during Gambling Harm Awareness Week

Tuesday, 21 August 2018, 2:30 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

Pubs and clubs from Bluff to Kaitaia will be ‘pausing their pokies’ for an hour during Gambling Harm Awareness Week, 3 - 9 September. More >>

7th International Gambling Conference

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 2:14 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

An impressive line-up of renowned international and local speakers will feature at the 7th International Gambling Conference, being held at the Sir Paul Reeves Building at AUT University, 12 - 14 February 2018. More >>

Have your say on pokies in Whanganui

Friday, 20 October 2017, 1:33 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

Have your say on pokies in Whanganui The Problem Gambling Foundation and Nga Tai O te Awa are encouraging people to have their say on Whanganui District Council’s proposed gambling venues policy. The Council proposes to retain a sinking lid policy, ... More >>

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