Figures released Wednesday by New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs show a sharp drop in lottery participation during 2015.
Gambling expenditure in 2015 increased by 1.2 per cent to NZ$2.09bn, with growth in casino, racing, sports betting and gaming machines expenditure offsetting a decline in lottery spend.
Lottery spending has risen consistently in New Zealand since 2010, averaging a 5 per cent annual growth rate through to 2014. Last year, however, lottery spend fell by 9.2 per [...]
