The number of closures increases in New Zealand
For those who feel that gambling is a problem can close themselves off from The New Zealand gambling market via https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Casino-and-Non-Casino-Gaming-Internal-Guidelines-for-Harm-Prevention-Harm-Minimisation-and-Responsible-Gambling.
On July 1, 2022, there were 77,462 players had an active suspension. A figure that continues to increase. On January 1, 2024, The New Zealand gambling authority was able to note that there were a total of 85,484 active suspensions, figures that we at seniorchef.co.nz have been taken part of.
Almost 75% of all suspended are men
Among all those who are suspended from gambling, we can see that almost 75% are men. We can also see that among all those who have shut down, 60,718 people have chosen to shut down until further notice (at least 12 months).
In percentage terms, there will be 71% who have switched off until further notice and 29% among all those who have chosen a shorter period of time.
Closed for 1 month:
- Women: 1570 PCs
- Men: 4673 PCs
Closed for 3 months:
- Women: 1919 PCs
- Men: 6463 PCs
Closed for 6 months:
- Women: 2306 PCs
- Men: 7835 PCs
Shut off until further notice:
- Women: 15,865 PCs
- Men: 44,853 st
The total number is currently suspended:
- Total number of women: 21,660 (25.34%)
- Total number of men: 63,824 (74.66%)
- Total number of suspensions at the moment: 85,484
The statistics are from January 1, 2024 and tell you how many people are suspended at the moment.