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1949 New Zealand gambling referendum

Field	Value
date	9 March 1949
country	New Zealand
yes	424,219
no	199,406
electorate	1148481

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%. The referendum was held in conjunction with the 1949 New Zealand licensing hours referendum.

Results

References

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

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