Gambling-Related Crimes Not Uncommon

Friday, 14 January 2005, 2:11 pm
Press Release: Problem Gambling Foundation

Gambling-related crimes not uncommon [13.01.05]

"The conviction of an Invercargill man for 28 gambling-related crimes is an unfortunate but all too common occurrence," says Mark Vivian, South Island Regional Manager for the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGF).

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