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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.
Problem Gambling Foundation - Latest News [Page 7]
Gambling Downturn - Fact or Fiction?
Tuesday, 21 October 2008, 2:52 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Francis Wevers of the Charity Gaming Association has stated that the number of people spending money on pokies has dropped and that the average spend per person is about $60 a year on gambling , the NZ Herald reports. This estimate of how much people ... More >>
Sky City: Pay the money back
Friday, 17 October 2008, 3:41 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The sad case of the mother of two who has been sentenced to 2½ years in prison because of the money she stole from the University of Auckland to feed her VIP Member of Sky City gambling activities, is yet another example of everybody losing, except ... More >>
Problem Gambling Service For Manukau
Thursday, 16 October 2008, 11:22 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Councillor Colleen Brown in officiating at the opening of a new service by the Problem Gambling Foundation stated that it was a sad day and an indictment that Manukau needed such a service but was clear that gambling was causing huge grief in her community. More >>
Manukau to welcome dedicated service
Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 4:24 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Manukau City will tomorrow welcome the opening of a dedicated service by the Problem Gambling Foundation to eliminate harm from gambling. This service opens on the back of over 7000 submitters to the Gambling Policy review at Manukau City who overwhelmingly ... More >>
Sky City Faced with Ethical Dilemma?
Monday, 13 October 2008, 2:07 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
It is pleasing to see Sky City Entertainment Group investing in Player Tracking technology for their thousands of pokie machines. Atleast $10 million is to be spent on new technology which will enable Sky City to "understand what they do ( Customers) and ... More >>
Problem Gambling Targeted in Manukau
Monday, 13 October 2008, 1:22 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Maori and Pacific Island people are significantly more vulnerable to problem gambling . As a result of the pokie industry targeting the poorest communities, and Problem Gambling Foundation's work growing substantially in Manukau, PGF and the wider Manukau ... More >>
The personal and social impacts of pokie machines
Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 5:41 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Social marketing and television campaigns about problem gambling have raised public awareness about the severity of the problem within New Zealand in the last year. More >>
Take a moment to reflect: Gamble Free Day
Monday, 1 September 2008, 10:21 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Lotto’s neighbours over the road, The Problem Gambler Foundation, have a sign noting Gamble Free Day on 1st September, in their window which appears in a reflective photo to be on the Lotto building. The sign appears to be prophetic in that Lotto ... More >>
Fourth Gamble Free Day on Monday 1st September 08
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 5:21 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Monday 1st September will be New Zealand's fourth annual Gamble Free Day. This is a day set aside to raise public awareness and knowledge about gambling harm caused in New Zealand society. More >>
Community Organisation Missing Out on Pokie Money
Monday, 7 July 2008, 3:42 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Financially pressed community organisations have every right to feel aggrieved at a scheme that funnels pokie money to trotting clubs, says the Problem Gambling Foundation. More >>
No Horses on the Courses
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 12:05 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
No Horses on the Courses The Problem Gambling Foundation is asking what the New Zealand Racing Board is playing at with its plan to introduce virtual racing. The Board has asked the Department of Internal Affairs for permission to run computer ... More >>
Gambling Feeds Corruption
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 10:23 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Problem Gambling Foundation CEO, Graeme Ramsey, says corruption and gambling have gone together since time began. Mr Ramsey says he is not surprised at news story about a top Australian cop who got involved in a plan to flood Sydney and Melbourne ... More >>
Tight Controls Needed at Casino
Thursday, 22 May 2008, 9:35 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
...Press Release... May 22, 2008 Tight Controls Needed at Casino Allowing SkyCity casino to relax host responsibility rules for high rollers will attract more stolen money to it says the Problem Gambling Foundation. Problem ... More >>
Obscene handout to race winners
Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 11:29 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
A $9 million handout to wealthy race horse owners is a disgrace says the Problem Gambling Foundation. More >>
New World Record
Saturday, 10 May 2008, 12:49 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
An Auckland pair believes they have set a new Guinness Book of Records total for the most radio interviews in 24 hours. More >>
Problem Gambling Foundation supports record effort
Thursday, 8 May 2008, 9:43 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
May 8, 2008 Problem Gambling Foundation supports world record attempt Alistair Galpin has Guinness World Records™ for wearing the most pairs of underpants and for getting the most hugs. He also holds 26 other records. Now he is at it again. At 7am on Friday ... More >>
Gambled money could be recovered
Friday, 2 May 2008, 2:08 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation says New Zealand businesses and insurance companies could be doing a lot more to hold gambling operators accountable for receiving stolen money. More >>
Falling pokie spend could strengthen communities
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 10:30 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation welcomes an 11% drop in pokie spending in the three months to March 31. CEO John Stansfield says it is likely to be partly due to a long hot summer keeping people out of dark and sleazy pokie bars. More >>
Problem Gamblers Will Be Supported
Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 1:39 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation is shocked and saddened at today's announcement that the Gambling Helpline is closing down. More >>
Suffer the Little Children
Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 9:27 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
"Its time to stop bludging off the children of the poor," says the Problem Gambling Foundation. CEO John Stansfield says the Child Poverty Action Group has got it right when it points to the pokies as a major social hazard which has a devastating effect ... More >>
