- While it is estimated that about 1% - 2% (45,000 - 90,000 people) of the New Zealand population might be affected by their own harmful gambling, it is also estimated that at least another 5% - 10% could also be directly affected by a gambler's harmful gambling. This is seen as a ripple on effect.
- The NZ Health Survey showed that 83% of people gambled at some time during the year, even if it was only buying a lottery ticket.
- The NZ Health Survey showed that 3% of adults had experienced problems due to someone's gambling in the previous 12 months.
- A recent study found that 9% of adults had gambled to a harmful level in the past 12 months.
- Two out of five regular pokie players are likely to have a gambling problem.
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