1949 New Zealand gambling referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
424,219
|
68.02%
|
| No
|
199,406
|
31.98%
|
|
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 | % |
|---|
| 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