1949 New Zealand gambling referendum

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.

1949 New Zealand gambling referendum
9 March 1949
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 424,219 68.02%
No 199,406 31.98%

Results

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ChoiceVotes%
For424,21968.02
Against199,40631.98
Total623,625100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,148,481
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

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