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NZ pokies spend hit record in latest quarter

The amount of money spent on pokies in New Zealand hit a record $252 million in the three months to December, the highest since records began in 2007. The figures relate to spending outside of casinos.

AGBrief Editorial AGBrief EditorialMarch 23, 2021 · 1 min read
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The amount of money spent on pokies in New Zealand hit a record $252 million in the three months to December, the highest since records began in 2007. The figures relate to spending outside of casinos.

Gambling spend in NZ in 2020 hits records (RNZ)

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