Restaurants support Gamble-Free Day

Restaurants support Gamble-Free Day

Over 190 restaurants around New Zealand are offering a discount for diners in support of the Problem Gambling Foundation’s Gamble-Free Day campaign on the 1st September.

John Wong, Problem Gambling Foundation Asian Services Director says they have been overwhelmed by the number of restaurants that are supporting the campaign.

“The Gamble-Free Day dining discount campaign has grown every year since it started in 2007,” he says.

“Each year we have more restaurants wanting to participate and we get fantastic support from a dedicated team of volunteers.”

“We want to encourage people to get out with their families and friends and enjoy healthy entertainment not spend the money on gambling,” John Wong says.

The Problem Gambling Foundation hopes the campaign will help to reduce the stigma associated with problem gambling by promoting open discussion on gambling harm within communities and encourage people who are affected by gambling to seek help.

On 1 September participating restaurants are offering 10% discount off meals on presentation of the special Gamble-Free Day Dining Discount voucher.

The Gamble-Free Day Dining Discount voucher and a list of participating restaurants can be found on the Problem Gambling Foundation website www.pgfnz.org.nz

Gamble-Free day is held on the 1st September every year to raise awareness about problem gambling in New Zealand. If you are concerned about your gambling or someone else’s gambling, get free, professional and confidential help 0800 664 262 or email help@pgfnz.org.nz Asian hotline 0800 862 342.

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