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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 8]
Sallies Congratulated for moral leadership
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 12:01 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation says the Salvation Army should be congratulated for their stance on gambling. The Salvation Army is so alarmed about the social devastation caused by pokie machines it has decided to reject all funds from the gambling industry. More >>
Revelations on gambling lead to complaints
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 2:06 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation is asking the Department of Internal Affairs to investigate claims about dubious pokie trust funding of the racing industry. CEO John Stansfield says that if allegations in this weeks Truth newspaper are true they could amount ... More >>
League Club distances itself from pokie harm
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 9:53 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
In an era where many sports clubs are struggling to survive one league club is trying innovative ways of regaining community support. More >>
NZ Lotteries taking insane risk with public safety
Monday, 17 March 2008, 12:14 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Introducing online lotto tickets without knowing the consequences is dangerously irresponsible says the Problem Gambling Foundation. News that NZ Lotteries is likely to move into the internet gambling business within a month has shocked the Foundation ... More >>
PGF Congratulates Rick Barker
Thursday, 6 March 2008, 2:37 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Problem Gambling Foundation Chief Executive John Stansfield today congratulated Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker for highlighting the problem of Racing receiving an increasing share of Pokie grants. Minister Barker addressed the pokie industry ... More >>
Select Committee told how to eliminate harm
Wednesday, 5 March 2008, 9:45 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
The select committee on the Gambling Act Amendment Bill will be told that harm from gambling can be eliminated. The Problem Gambling Foundation is making oral submissions on the Bill at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Mangere at 10:10 am today. More >>
Pokie losses coming from a minority
Saturday, 1 March 2008, 12:01 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
A minority of people are losing most of the $1billion a year pokie machine profits according to a new survey. More >>
Gambling rehabilitation is about restoring rights
Friday, 22 February 2008, 10:05 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Restoring gamblers rights of full participation in the community should be a priority says a leading New Zealand gambling expert. More >>
Pokie Safety Expert in New Zealand
Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 9:45 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
February 20, 2008 Pokie Safety Expert in New Zealand The "mother" of the pokie machine seatbelt is in New Zealand for a gambling conference. Tracy Schrans, president of Focal Research Consultants in Canada, has played a leading role in developing ... More >>
Gambling a threat to democracy
Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 10:11 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
A book that lifts the lid on the corrosive effect commercialised gambling has on democracy will be launched at the Beehive tomorrow. Green MP Sue Bradford and the Problem Gambling Foundation will co-host the launch of Gambling, Freedom and Democracy ... More >>
Charities robbed by gambling fraud
Monday, 11 February 2008, 12:10 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Staff with gambling problems are stealing millions of dollars a year from not-for-profit organisations. More >>
Researcher to Attend Gambling Conference
Friday, 8 February 2008, 5:20 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
One of the world's leading researchers and clinicians in the problem gambling field will be a keynote speaker at an Auckland conference. More >>
Illegal Casino Ad Aimed at the Poor
Monday, 4 February 2008, 10:41 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
The new Skycity Casino CEO needs to learn about New Zealand law says the Problem Gambling Foundation. More >>
Time for leadership over pokies
Friday, 1 February 2008, 2:27 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation is calling for some real leadership to deal with the social devastation caused by pokie machines. More >>
International gambling conference
Thursday, 31 January 2008, 3:11 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The second joint AUT University - Problem Gambling Foundation gambling conference Looking Forward: New Directions in Research and Minimising Gambling Harm will feature leading international academics and researchers. They will discuss the latest developments ... More >>
TV ads encouraging youth gambling over Christmas
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 11:54 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Advertisements for a poker website on TV 3 are the subject of a complaint to the Department of Internal Affairs. More >>
Casinos Losing Sleaze Competition
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 11:42 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Casinos Losing Sleaze Competition New Zealand's casinos are losing a battle for the bottom end of the gambling market says the Problem Gambling Foundation. CEO John Stansfield says that figures released by the Department of Internal Affairs today ... More >>
Unethical pokie fundraising attracts crime
Monday, 17 December 2007, 12:04 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Pokie machines attract too much crime to be a valid form of community fundraising says John Stansfield of the Problem Gambling Foundation. More >>
Gisborne on the march
Friday, 14 December 2007, 2:30 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
A march to highlight concern at substance abuse and problem gambling in Gisborne tomorrow is the third of a series and is expected to attract a large turnout. More >>
Victory for the people of Manukau
Friday, 14 December 2007, 12:37 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
December 14, 2007 Victory for the people of Manukau The days when pokie trusts could hoodwink councils into meekly accepting the harm they are doing to communities are well and truly over says the Problem Gambling Foundation. CEO John Stansfield says ... More >>
