Ryan Hambleton

Ryan Hambleton is the chief executive of Sports Hawke’s Bay, an organization that plays a crucial role in advocating for and supporting community sports in the region. He has highlighted the importance of gambling revenues in funding local sports initiatives, noting that approximately 9% of the sector's funding comes from these sources. Hambleton is concerned about the potential impact of online casino licenses on community sports funding, emphasizing that a reduction in available funds could lead to increased costs for participation in sports.