1949 New Zealand gambling referendum
9 March 1949 |
Choice | Votes | % |
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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%.[1] The referendum was held in conjunction with the 1949 New Zealand licensing hours referendum.
Results
Choice | Votes | % | |
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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