Our training programmes help venues and venue staff identify any at risk parties aided with developing technology such as facial recognition to identify and exclude at-risk players.
Four Winds respects all opinions in and around gaming so long as discussions are based around
facts and not hype - it’s only fair to all sides.
- Spending on gaming machines when adjusted for inflation is down over 40% from their peak in 2004 with increased spending reported in 2021 v 2020 as a direct result of venues being closed due to Covid lockdown. Gaming machines per capita have halved since their peak in 2004
- 100% of profits from gaming machines are distributed back to the community. Gaming machines return 92% back to players in prizes.
- Gaming machines are placed where the law permits, currently in R18 areas within Taverns & Clubs as directed by Central & Local Government. Current laws forbid relocation to other
areas. - New Zealand has one of the lowest problem gambling rates in the world.
- Often low-risk gamblers are added to inflate problem gambling statistics
- Facial recognition technology effectively detects excluded gamblers however the Ministry of Health refuses to assist with funding despite 60% of problem gamblers relapsing & widespread dissatisfaction with the gambling health response for those seeking help
- 85% of gaming funds are returned to the communities where they were derived.