1949 New Zealand gambling referendum

9 March 1949

Results

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	424,219	68.02%
No	199,406	31.98%

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A referendum on gambling was held in New Zealand on 9 March 1949. Voters were asked whether off-course betting on horse races should be allowed. It was approved, with 68% in favour. Voter turnout was 54%. The referendum was held in conjunction with the 1949 New Zealand licensing hours referendum.

Results


Choice	Votes	%
For	424,219	68.02
Against	199,406	31.98
Total	623,625	100.00

Registered voters/turnout	1,148,481	–
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p722 ISBN 0-19-924959-8

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