Responsible Gambling
The New Zealand Racing Board, under the Racing Act 2003 and associated Regulations, is required to report on programmes relating to problem gambling, to provide information and advice on problem gambling and to provide problem gambling training. Since its establishment the NZ Racing Board has taken a proactive stance in meetings its responsibilities for harm prevention and minimisation. Initiatives include:
- Self exclusion programmes
- Problem gambling awareness workshops for drug addicts
- Staff intervention policies
- Tools such as maximum bet and loss limits for account holders
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