Gisborne Gambling Decline Sparks Online Concerns | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 18, 2026 · 1m

Gisborne’s gambling revenue hits a four-year low despite unchanged venues and machines, sparking debate over whether gamblers are fleeing to unregulated online platforms. Councillors question the effectiveness of the “sinking lid” policy, which blocks new physical venues but ignores booming online gambling. With rising concerns about harm to vulnerable communities and lack of oversight, leaders are pushing for national action — urging the Department of Internal Affairs to address the growing digital gamble. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…