This is the unadjusted average (mean) in the specified population.
The average (mean) number of gambling activities participated in the last 12 months was
1.2
Age and gender
Average number of activities
Ethnicity (total)
Total response ethnicity means that people who reported belonging to more than one ethnic group are counted once in each group they reported.
Average number of activities
Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI)
Average number of activities
Source:
New Zealand Gambling Survey
Notes:
Missing bar in chart indicates insufficient sample size.
Mean for selected indicator
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Total
Men
Women
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Total
1.2
( 1.2 - 1.3 )
1.3
( 1.3 - 1.4 )
1.2
( 1.1 - 1.2 )
Age group (years)
15-24
0.9
( 0.7 - 1.2 )
1.2
( 0.9 - 1.6 )
0.7
( 0.5 - 0.9 )
25-34
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.4 )
1.5
( 1.3 - 1.6 )
1.2
( 1 - 1.3 )
35-44
1.4
( 1.3 - 1.5 )
1.5
( 1.4 - 1.7 )
1.3
( 1.1 - 1.4 )
45-54
1.3
( 1.3 - 1.4 )
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.5 )
1.4
( 1.2 - 1.5 )
55-64
1.3
( 1.3 - 1.4 )
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.4 )
1.4
( 1.3 - 1.5 )
65+
1.1
( 1.1 - 1.2 )
1.1
( 1 - 1.2 )
1.1
( 1.1 - 1.2 )
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
1.5
( 1.4 - 1.7 )
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.9 )
1.5
( 1.3 - 1.6 )
Pacific peoples
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.5 )
1.5
( 1.2 - 1.8 )
1.2
( 1 - 1.3 )
Asian peoples
0.8
( 0.7 - 0.9 )
1.0
( 0.9 - 1.1 )
0.6
( 0.5 - 0.7 )
NZ European/MELAA/Other
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.4 )
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.4 )
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.3 )
Disabilities and mental health, addiction, and neurological conditions
One or more
1.2
( 1.1 - 1.3 )
1.2
( 1 - 1.4 )
1.2
( 1.1 - 1.4 )
None reported
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.3 )
1.4
( 1.3 - 1.4 )
1.2
( 1.1 - 1.2 )
Neighbourhood deprivation (2018)
Score 1-3 (Low)
1.2
( 1.2 - 1.3 )
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.4 )
1.2
( 1.1 - 1.3 )
Score 4-7 (Moderate)
1.2
( 1.1 - 1.3 )
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.5 )
1.1
( 1 - 1.2 )
Score 8-10 (High)
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.4 )
1.4
( 1.3 - 1.5 )
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.4 )
Health Region
Northern (Te Tai Tokerau)
1.2
( 1.1 - 1.3 )
1.3
( 1.1 - 1.4 )
1.1
( 1 - 1.2 )
Midland (Te Manawa Taki)
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.4 )
1.4
( 1.2 - 1.5 )
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.4 )
Central (Te Ikaroa)
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.3 )
1.4
( 1.2 - 1.5 )
1.2
( 1.1 - 1.3 )
South Island (Te Waipounamu)
1.3
( 1.2 - 1.4 )
1.4
( 1.2 - 1.5 )
1.3
( 1.1 - 1.4 )
Problem Gambling Servity Index
Moderate to high-risk gambler
3.0
( 2.5 - 3.5 )
3.4
( 2.7 - 4.1 )
2.5
( 2 - 3 )
Low-risk gambler
2.5
( 2.2 - 2.7 )
2.6
( 2.3 - 3 )
2.2
( 2 - 2.4 )
Non-problem gambler
1.9
( 1.8 - 1.9 )
1.9
( 1.8 - 2 )
1.9
( 1.8 - 1.9 )
The estimated number of people is the value that is inferred for that population based on data collected from the survey sample. Estimated numbers are rounded to the nearest 1,000 people.
Source:
New Zealand Gambling Survey
Notes:
This table presents unadjusted results; that is, the prevalence or mean estimates reflect the actual percentage or mean of the population affected in each time period.
Total response measure of ethnicity was used. People who reported belonging to more than one ethnic group are counted once in each group they reported.
Disabilities and mental health, addiction, and neurological conditions includes respondents who self-reported having at least one of the following: physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, sensory disabilities, neurological conditions, developmental disabilities, and mental health and addictions conditions.
Dashes indicate insufficient sample size.
No subgroups comparison available.
Indicator definition
Average number of gambling activities participated in past 12 months.
The average number of distinct gambling activities a respondent participated in, regardless of mode (online/in-store). For example, if a respondent purchased an Instant Kiwi ticket and played pokies at a pub/club, this would count as two activities. However, if a respondent played Instant Kiwi both online and in-store, this counts as one activity since they are the same type of gambling.
The maximum number of activities a respondent can participate in is 11.
Question(s):
In the last 12 months, have you...
bought an Instant Kiwi scratch card from a store, online or by using the MyLotto mobile app?
bought a Lotto, Strike, Powerball, Keno, or Bullseye from a store, online or by using the My Lotto mobile app?
placed a bet at a New Zealand TAB venue, TAB racing event, TAB website or using the TAB mobile app?
played gaming machines, or pokies, at a pub or club?
played gaming machines, pokies, table games, or electronic table games when you were at the casino?
have you spent money playing online pokies on a website, a mobile phone, or a gaming console (eg Xbox)?
spent money playing online poker, casino games, such as blackjack or roulette on a website (such as on SkyCity online casino), on a mobile phone, or on a gaming console?
spent money betting on online sports betting through an overseas website, such as Bet365 or 22Bet (ie not on TAB website)?
spent money on any other online betting, including overseas lotteries, such as LottoLand?
played Housie or Bingo for money?
made bets for money in sweepstakes or with friends and families, or played for money on activities such as card games or mahjong?
