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Statistical significance is measured at the 5% significance level ( p value < .05).
Statistically significant differences between survey years ( p < .05) are indicated by the symbols and (significant increase or decrease respectively).
The symbol ≈ indicates there is no statistically significant difference between survey years.
A statistically significant difference is likely to represent a real change over time, rather than random variation due to the sampling process.
Participation in any form of gambling activity in New Zealand (in-person/online), including frequency and number of activities.
This table gives the percentage of the population affected (that is, the unadjusted prevalence in the specified population). Click on an indicator to find out more about it.
Total |
Men |
Women |
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| Indicator | % | (95% CI) | % | (95% CI) | % | (95% CI) |
| Any gambling activity | 64.1 | ( 62.5 - 65.7 ) | 66.6 | ( 64.3 - 68.9 ) | 62.3 | ( 59.9 - 64.6 ) |
| Any gambling activity (every week or almost) | 14.0 | ( 12.9 - 15 ) | 16.8 | ( 15.2 - 18.6 ) | 11.3 | ( 10.2 - 12.5 ) |
| Any NZ-based gambling activity | 63.8 | ( 62.1 - 65.4 ) | 66.0 | ( 63.7 - 68.3 ) | 62.1 | ( 59.8 - 64.5 ) |
| Any NZ-based gambling activity (every week or almost) | 13.6 | ( 12.6 - 14.6 ) | 16.2 | ( 14.6 - 17.9 ) | 11.1 | ( 10 - 12.4 ) |
| Any overseas online gambling activity | 3.6 | ( 2.9 - 4.5 ) | 5.5 | ( 4.1 - 7.1 ) | 1.9 | ( 1.4 - 2.6 ) |
| Any overseas online gambling activity (every week or almost) | 0.5 | ( 0.2 - 0.8 ) | 0.8 | ( 0.3 - 1.5 ) | 0.2 | ( 0.1 - 0.5 ) |
| Any online gambling activity (NZ or Overseas) | 31.1 | ( 29.6 - 32.6 ) | 34.9 | ( 32.6 - 37.2 ) | 27.6 | ( 25.6 - 29.7 ) |
| Number of activities: Three or more | 14.6 | ( 13.5 - 15.8 ) | 16.4 | ( 14.6 - 18.4 ) | 13.0 | ( 11.6 - 14.4 ) |
| Casinos and casino games | ||||||
| Played a table game or an Electronic Gaming Machine at a casino | 7.5 | ( 6.6 - 8.5 ) | 9.4 | ( 7.9 - 11 ) | 5.8 | ( 4.7 - 7.1 ) |
| Played an online casino game or online poker with an overseas online provider | 1.4 | ( 0.9 - 2.1 ) | 2.4 | ( 1.5 - 3.8 ) | 0.4 | ( 0.2 - 0.8 ) |
| Electronic Gaming Machines and online pokies | ||||||
| Played an Electronic Gaming Machine at a pub or club (Class 4 venue) | 11.9 | ( 10.8 - 13.2 ) | 13.3 | ( 11.5 - 15.2 ) | 10.8 | ( 9.3 - 12.4 ) |
| Played online pokies on a website, mobile phone, or gaming console | 1.9 | ( 1.4 - 2.5 ) | 2.5 | ( 1.6 - 3.6 ) | 1.3 | ( 0.9 - 1.9 ) |
| Housie and Sweepstakes | ||||||
| Played Housie or Bingo | 2.2 | ( 1.8 - 2.7 ) | 1.2 | ( 0.8 - 1.7 ) | 3.2 | ( 2.4 - 4.1 ) |
| Placed a bet in sweepstakes or with friends and family | 11.0 | ( 9.9 - 12.1 ) | 13.0 | ( 11.3 - 14.9 ) | 9.1 | ( 7.9 - 10.4 ) |
| Lotteries and Instant Kiwi | ||||||
| Purchased any Lotto NZ products | 55.2 | ( 53.6 - 56.8 ) | 56.6 | ( 54.3 - 58.9 ) | 54.4 | ( 52.2 - 56.6 ) |
| Purchased overseas lottery ticket or any other online betting | 0.4 | ( 0.2 - 0.7 ) | 0.5 | ( 0.2 - 0.9 ) | 0.4 | ( 0.1 - 0.8 ) |
| Track, Sports, and E-sports | ||||||
| Placed a bet - TAB or overseas online provider | 12.5 | ( 11.4 - 13.6 ) | 15.9 | ( 14.2 - 17.7 ) | 9.3 | ( 8 - 10.8 ) |
| Placed a bet - TAB | 12.1 | ( 11 - 13.2 ) | 15.1 | ( 13.5 - 16.8 ) | 9.3 | ( 7.9 - 10.8 ) |
| Placed a bet - overseas online provider | 0.8 | ( 0.5 - 1.2 ) | 1.5 | ( 1 - 2.3 ) | 0.1 | ( 0 - 0.5 ) |
| Video games | ||||||
| Purchased any in-game gambling products or services in video games | 4.3 | ( 3.6 - 5.3 ) | 6.6 | ( 5.3 - 8.2 ) | 1.8 | ( 1.1 - 2.8 ) |
Total |
Men |
Women |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | % | (95% CI) | % | (95% CI) | % | (95% CI) |
| Any gambling activity | 69.9 | ( 65 - 74.5 ) | 72.3 | ( 65.2 - 78.7 ) | 67.7 | ( 60.6 - 74.2 ) |
| Any gambling activity (every week or almost) | 16.0 | ( 13.2 - 19.1 ) | 18.3 | ( 13.6 - 23.9 ) | 13.8 | ( 10.9 - 17.2 ) |
| Any NZ-based gambling activity | 68.9 | ( 64 - 73.5 ) | 70.5 | ( 63.5 - 76.9 ) | 67.5 | ( 60.4 - 74 ) |
| Any NZ-based gambling activity (every week or almost) | 14.9 | ( 12.5 - 17.6 ) | 16.2 | ( 12.4 - 20.6 ) | 13.8 | ( 10.9 - 17.2 ) |
| Any overseas online gambling activity | 7.1 | ( 4.6 - 10.5 ) | 10.2 | ( 5.6 - 16.8 ) | 4.2 | ( 2.4 - 6.8 ) |
| Any overseas online gambling activity (every week or almost) | 1.2 | ( 0.2 - 3.8 ) | 2.3 | ( 0.3 - 7.7 ) | 0.2 | ( 0 - 0.6 ) |
| Any online gambling activity (NZ or Overseas) | 36.5 | ( 32.2 - 41.1 ) | 38.8 | ( 31.9 - 46.1 ) | 34.5 | ( 29 - 40.3 ) |
| Number of activities: Three or more | 20.4 | ( 16.9 - 24.2 ) | 21.1 | ( 15.8 - 27.4 ) | 19.7 | ( 15.3 - 24.6 ) |
| Casinos and casino games | ||||||
| Played a table game or an Electronic Gaming Machine at a casino | 9.7 | ( 7.3 - 12.5 ) | 10.2 | ( 6.6 - 15 ) | 9.2 | ( 6.3 - 12.9 ) |
| Played an online casino game or online poker with an overseas online provider | 2.7 | ( 1.3 - 4.8 ) | 4.3 | ( 1.8 - 8.5 ) | 1.1 | ( 0.2 - 3 ) |
| Electronic Gaming Machines and online pokies | ||||||
| Played an Electronic Gaming Machine at a pub or club (Class 4 venue) | 23.8 | ( 19.4 - 28.8 ) | 24.0 | ( 17.7 - 31.4 ) | 23.7 | ( 17.7 - 30.7 ) |
| Played online pokies on a website, mobile phone, or gaming console | 5.5 | ( 3.2 - 8.7 ) | 7.1 | ( 3.1 - 13.6 ) | 3.9 | ( 2.1 - 6.5 ) |
| Housie and Sweepstakes | ||||||
| Played Housie or Bingo | 2.9 | ( 1.8 - 4.5 ) | 0.9 | ( 0.1 - 3.6 ) | 4.8 | ( 2.9 - 7.5 ) |
| Placed a bet in sweepstakes or with friends and family | 12.0 | ( 9.1 - 15.5 ) | 17.4 | ( 12.1 - 23.9 ) | 6.8 | ( 4.4 - 10.1 ) |
| Lotteries and Instant Kiwi | ||||||
| Purchased any Lotto NZ products | 57.5 | ( 52.9 - 62.1 ) | 56.8 | ( 49.7 - 63.7 ) | 58.5 | ( 52.1 - 64.6 ) |
| Purchased overseas lottery ticket or any other online betting | 0.4 | ( 0.1 - 0.8 ) | 0.5 | ( 0.1 - 1.4 ) | 0.2 | ( 0 - 0.9 ) |
| Track, Sports, and E-sports | ||||||
| Placed a bet - TAB or overseas online provider | 14.4 | ( 11.4 - 17.9 ) | 18.9 | ( 13.7 - 25.1 ) | 10.1 | ( 7 - 14 ) |
| Placed a bet - TAB | 13.8 | ( 10.8 - 17.2 ) | 17.7 | ( 12.7 - 23.7 ) | 10.0 | ( 6.9 - 13.9 ) |
| Placed a bet - overseas online provider | 1.0 | ( 0.3 - 2.5 ) | 1.9 | ( 0.5 - 5 ) | 0.2 | ( 0 - 0.7 ) |
| Video games | ||||||
| Purchased any in-game gambling products or services in video games | 6.6 | ( 4.1 - 9.9 ) | 9.2 | ( 5 - 15.3 ) | 4.1 | ( 1.8 - 7.9 ) |
Total |
Men |
Women |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | % | (95% CI) | % | (95% CI) | % | (95% CI) |
| Any gambling activity | 64.6 | ( 57.9 - 70.8 ) | 69.5 | ( 59.8 - 78.1 ) | 59.9 | ( 50.6 - 68.7 ) |
| Any gambling activity (every week or almost) | 15.6 | ( 11.4 - 20.7 ) | 18.3 | ( 12.9 - 24.8 ) | 13.1 | ( 7 - 21.7 ) |
| Any NZ-based gambling activity | 63.3 | ( 56.7 - 69.5 ) | 66.9 | ( 57.3 - 75.6 ) | 59.9 | ( 50.6 - 68.7 ) |
| Any NZ-based gambling activity (every week or almost) | 15.3 | ( 11.1 - 20.4 ) | 18.1 | ( 12.7 - 24.7 ) | 12.7 | ( 6.6 - 21.3 ) |
| Any overseas online gambling activity | 8.7 | ( 5.3 - 13.1 ) | 12.5 | ( 6.5 - 21.2 ) | 5.0 | ( 2.4 - 9 ) |
| Any overseas online gambling activity (every week or almost) | 0.4 | ( 0.1 - 1.1 ) | 0.1 | ( 0 - 0.7 ) | 0.6 | ( 0.1 - 2 ) |
| Any online gambling activity (NZ or Overseas) | 33.5 | ( 28.1 - 39.3 ) | 38.3 | ( 29.4 - 47.8 ) | 29.0 | ( 22.5 - 36.2 ) |
| Number of activities: Three or more | 17.5 | ( 13.3 - 22.3 ) | 21.1 | ( 13.9 - 30 ) | 14.0 | ( 10 - 18.9 ) |
| Casinos and casino games | ||||||
| Played a table game or an Electronic Gaming Machine at a casino | 9.7 | ( 6.9 - 13.1 ) | 9.6 | ( 5.4 - 15.4 ) | 9.7 | ( 6.3 - 14.2 ) |
| Played an online casino game or online poker with an overseas online provider | 3.6 | ( 1.4 - 7.5 ) | 5.6 | ( 1.7 - 13.2 ) | 1.7 | ( 0.2 - 5.8 ) |
| Electronic Gaming Machines and online pokies | ||||||
| Played an Electronic Gaming Machine at a pub or club (Class 4 venue) | 15.7 | ( 11.5 - 20.7 ) | 18.5 | ( 11.5 - 27.3 ) | 13.1 | ( 8.5 - 19.1 ) |
| Played online pokies on a website, mobile phone, or gaming console | 4.8 | ( 2.6 - 7.9 ) | 4.8 | ( 1.7 - 10.4 ) | 4.8 | ( 2.2 - 8.8 ) |
| Housie and Sweepstakes | ||||||
| Played Housie or Bingo | 7.1 | ( 3.8 - 11.9 ) | 3.0 | ( 0.7 - 8.2 ) | 11.1 | ( 5.3 - 19.9 ) |
| Placed a bet in sweepstakes or with friends and family | 10.9 | ( 7.2 - 15.6 ) | 14.7 | ( 8.3 - 23.5 ) | 7.2 | ( 3.8 - 12.1 ) |
| Lotteries and Instant Kiwi | ||||||
| Purchased any Lotto NZ products | 51.2 | ( 45.5 - 56.9 ) | 56.2 | ( 47.1 - 65.1 ) | 46.4 | ( 39.5 - 53.5 ) |
| Purchased overseas lottery ticket or any other online betting | 0.1 | ( 0 - 0.5 ) | 0.2 | ( 0 - 1 ) | 0.0 | ( 0 - 1.9 ) |
| Track, Sports, and E-sports | ||||||
| Placed a bet - TAB or overseas online provider | 10.7 | ( 7.3 - 14.8 ) | 17.1 | ( 10.6 - 25.5 ) | 4.6 | ( 2.7 - 7.1 ) |
| Placed a bet - TAB | 8.9 | ( 6 - 12.4 ) | 13.5 | ( 8.1 - 20.6 ) | 4.4 | ( 2.6 - 7 ) |
| Placed a bet - overseas online provider | 2.6 | ( 0.8 - 6.1 ) | 5.2 | ( 1.6 - 12.3 ) | 0.1 | ( 0 - 0.7 ) |
| Video games | ||||||
| Purchased any in-game gambling products or services in video games | 5.9 | ( 3.1 - 10.1 ) | 10.8 | ( 5.1 - 19.4 ) | 1.2 | ( 0.4 - 2.6 ) |
Total |
Men |
Women |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | % | (95% CI) | % | (95% CI) | % | (95% CI) |
| Any gambling activity | 51.0 | ( 47 - 54.9 ) | 61.9 | ( 56.1 - 67.4 ) | 40.9 | ( 35.3 - 46.7 ) |
| Any gambling activity (every week or almost) | 6.9 | ( 5.2 - 9 ) | 10.8 | ( 7.8 - 14.6 ) | 3.4 | ( 1.9 - 5.7 ) |
| Any NZ-based gambling activity | 50.5 | ( 46.6 - 54.5 ) | 61.4 | ( 55.7 - 66.9 ) | 40.5 | ( 34.9 - 46.4 ) |
| Any NZ-based gambling activity (every week or almost) | 6.5 | ( 4.9 - 8.5 ) | 10.4 | ( 7.4 - 14.1 ) | 3.1 | ( 1.7 - 5.1 ) |
| Any overseas online gambling activity | 1.6 | ( 0.9 - 2.5 ) | 2.8 | ( 1.6 - 4.5 ) | 0.4 | ( 0 - 2 ) |
| Any overseas online gambling activity (every week or almost) | 0.4 | ( 0.1 - 1.3 ) | 0.4 | ( 0 - 1.6 ) | 0.4 | ( 0 - 2.1 ) |
| Any online gambling activity (NZ or Overseas) | 25.6 | ( 22.5 - 28.9 ) | 34.5 | ( 29.5 - 39.7 ) | 17.3 | ( 13.5 - 21.7 ) |
| Number of activities: Three or more | 6.1 | ( 4.5 - 8.1 ) | 9.5 | ( 6.6 - 13 ) | 3.1 | ( 1.7 - 5.3 ) |
| Casinos and casino games | ||||||
| Played a table game or an Electronic Gaming Machine at a casino | 6.4 | ( 4.6 - 8.6 ) | 9.7 | ( 6.6 - 13.7 ) | 3.4 | ( 1.7 - 6 ) |
| Played an online casino game or online poker with an overseas online provider | 0.4 | ( 0.1 - 0.9 ) | 0.8 | ( 0.3 - 1.8 ) | 0.0 | ( 0 - 3.7 ) |
| Electronic Gaming Machines and online pokies | ||||||
| Played an Electronic Gaming Machine at a pub or club (Class 4 venue) | 3.4 | ( 2 - 5.3 ) | 4.9 | ( 2.8 - 8.1 ) | 2.0 | ( 0.6 - 4.9 ) |
| Played online pokies on a website, mobile phone, or gaming console | 0.6 | ( 0.2 - 1.4 ) | 0.9 | ( 0.3 - 2.1 ) | 0.4 | ( 0 - 2.1 ) |
| Housie and Sweepstakes | ||||||
| Played Housie or Bingo | 1.9 | ( 1 - 3.3 ) | 1.7 | ( 0.7 - 3.4 ) | 2.2 | ( 0.8 - 4.7 ) |
| Placed a bet in sweepstakes or with friends and family | 5.9 | ( 4.2 - 7.9 ) | 7.4 | ( 4.9 - 10.8 ) | 4.4 | ( 2.5 - 7.1 ) |
| Lotteries and Instant Kiwi | ||||||
| Purchased any Lotto NZ products | 44.7 | ( 40.9 - 48.4 ) | 54.8 | ( 49.4 - 60.1 ) | 35.3 | ( 30.1 - 40.7 ) |
| Purchased overseas lottery ticket or any other online betting | 0.2 | ( 0 - 0.7 ) | 0.4 | ( 0.1 - 1.4 ) | 0.0 | ( 0 - 0.2 ) |
| Track, Sports, and E-sports | ||||||
| Placed a bet - TAB or overseas online provider | 4.4 | ( 3.1 - 6 ) | 8.1 | ( 5.6 - 11.3 ) | 1.1 | ( 0.4 - 2.2 ) |
| Placed a bet - TAB | 4.1 | ( 2.8 - 5.7 ) | 7.4 | ( 4.9 - 10.6 ) | 1.1 | ( 0.4 - 2.2 ) |
| Placed a bet - overseas online provider | 0.5 | ( 0.2 - 1.1 ) | 1.1 | ( 0.5 - 2.2 ) | 0.0 | ( 0 - 2 ) |
| Video games | ||||||
| Purchased any in-game gambling products or services in video games | 4.8 | ( 3.1 - 7 ) | 8.6 | ( 5.3 - 13.1 ) | 1.0 | ( 0.2 - 2.9 ) |
Total |
Men |
Women |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | % | (95% CI) | % | (95% CI) | % | (95% CI) |
| Any gambling activity | 66.2 | ( 64.2 - 68.1 ) | 66.6 | ( 63.9 - 69.3 ) | 66.6 | ( 63.7 - 69.3 ) |
| Any gambling activity (every week or almost) | 14.6 | ( 13.4 - 15.9 ) | 17.4 | ( 15.4 - 19.6 ) | 12.2 | ( 10.8 - 13.6 ) |
| Any NZ-based gambling activity | 66.2 | ( 64.2 - 68.1 ) | 66.6 | ( 63.8 - 69.2 ) | 66.5 | ( 63.7 - 69.2 ) |
| Any NZ-based gambling activity (every week or almost) | 14.4 | ( 13.2 - 15.7 ) | 17.1 | ( 15.1 - 19.2 ) | 12.1 | ( 10.8 - 13.5 ) |
| Any overseas online gambling activity | 3.0 | ( 2.2 - 4 ) | 4.7 | ( 3.1 - 6.7 ) | 1.5 | ( 0.9 - 2.3 ) |
| Any overseas online gambling activity (every week or almost) | 0.3 | ( 0.1 - 0.5 ) | 0.5 | ( 0.2 - 0.8 ) | 0.1 | ( 0 - 0.2 ) |
| Any online gambling activity (NZ or Overseas) | 31.1 | ( 29.3 - 32.9 ) | 33.8 | ( 31.1 - 36.6 ) | 28.8 | ( 26.4 - 31.4 ) |
| Number of activities: Three or more | 15.5 | ( 14.1 - 17 ) | 17.1 | ( 14.8 - 19.5 ) | 14.1 | ( 12.4 - 16 ) |
| Casinos and casino games | ||||||
| Played a table game or an Electronic Gaming Machine at a casino | 7.2 | ( 6.1 - 8.5 ) | 9.1 | ( 7.3 - 11.1 ) | 5.6 | ( 4.2 - 7.2 ) |
| Played an online casino game or online poker with an overseas online provider | 1.2 | ( 0.7 - 2.2 ) | 2.3 | ( 1.1 - 4.2 ) | 0.2 | ( 0.1 - 0.6 ) |
| Electronic Gaming Machines and online pokies | ||||||
| Played an Electronic Gaming Machine at a pub or club (Class 4 venue) | 11.9 | ( 10.5 - 13.4 ) | 12.9 | ( 10.8 - 15.2 ) | 11.1 | ( 9.3 - 13.2 ) |
| Played online pokies on a website, mobile phone, or gaming console | 1.3 | ( 0.8 - 2 ) | 2.0 | ( 1 - 3.4 ) | 0.7 | ( 0.4 - 1.2 ) |
| Housie and Sweepstakes | ||||||
| Played Housie or Bingo | 1.6 | ( 1.2 - 2.1 ) | 1.0 | ( 0.6 - 1.5 ) | 2.2 | ( 1.6 - 3 ) |
| Placed a bet in sweepstakes or with friends and family | 12.4 | ( 11.1 - 13.8 ) | 14.5 | ( 12.3 - 16.8 ) | 10.5 | ( 9 - 12.3 ) |
| Lotteries and Instant Kiwi | ||||||
| Purchased any Lotto NZ products | 57.4 | ( 55.5 - 59.3 ) | 57.1 | ( 54.3 - 59.9 ) | 58.4 | ( 55.7 - 61.1 ) |
| Purchased overseas lottery ticket or any other online betting | 0.5 | ( 0.3 - 0.9 ) | 0.5 | ( 0.2 - 1.1 ) | 0.5 | ( 0.2 - 1.2 ) |
| Track, Sports, and E-sports | ||||||
| Placed a bet - TAB or overseas online provider | 14.4 | ( 13 - 15.8 ) | 17.4 | ( 15.3 - 19.6 ) | 11.8 | ( 9.9 - 13.8 ) |
| Placed a bet - TAB | 14.1 | ( 12.7 - 15.5 ) | 16.8 | ( 14.8 - 18.9 ) | 11.7 | ( 9.9 - 13.7 ) |
| Placed a bet - overseas online provider | 0.7 | ( 0.4 - 1.1 ) | 1.2 | ( 0.7 - 2.1 ) | 0.2 | ( 0 - 0.6 ) |
| Video games | ||||||
| Purchased any in-game gambling products or services in video games | 4.1 | ( 3.2 - 5.3 ) | 6.1 | ( 4.5 - 7.9 ) | 2.0 | ( 1.1 - 3.3 ) |
This table gives the average value (mean) of the specified population.
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Women |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | Mean | (95% CI) | Mean | (95% CI) | Mean | (95% CI) |
| Average number of activities | 1.2 | ( 1.2 - 1.3 ) | 1.3 | ( 1.3 - 1.4 ) | 1.2 | ( 1.1 - 1.2 ) |
Total |
Men |
Women |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | Mean | (95% CI) | Mean | (95% CI) | Mean | (95% CI) |
| Average number of activities | 1.5 | ( 1.4 - 1.7 ) | 1.6 | ( 1.4 - 1.9 ) | 1.5 | ( 1.3 - 1.6 ) |
Total |
Men |
Women |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | Mean | (95% CI) | Mean | (95% CI) | Mean | (95% CI) |
| Average number of activities | 1.3 | ( 1.2 - 1.5 ) | 1.5 | ( 1.2 - 1.8 ) | 1.2 | ( 1 - 1.3 ) |
Total |
Men |
Women |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | Mean | (95% CI) | Mean | (95% CI) | Mean | (95% CI) |
| Average number of activities | 0.8 | ( 0.7 - 0.9 ) | 1 | ( 0.9 - 1.1 ) | 0.6 | ( 0.5 - 0.7 ) |
Total |
Men |
Women |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | Mean | (95% CI) | Mean | (95% CI) | Mean | (95% CI) |
| Average number of activities | 1.3 | ( 1.2 - 1.4 ) | 1.3 | ( 1.2 - 1.4 ) | 1.3 | ( 1.2 - 1.3 ) |
Source: New Zealand Gambling Survey
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