Warning on gambling industry's 'self-serving' push to lift lockdown

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The Alliance for Gambling Reform says for many people the coronavirus lockdown has been their first real break from their gambling addiction.

"We can do both. We can have a well-managed reopening of pubs and clubs and also reduce gambling harm at the same time," he said.

Marlene Kairouz, state Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, said the government would "follow the advice of the Chief Health Officer to determine when it is appropriate and safe for licensed venues and casinos to reopen". "COVID-19 is presenting us with a unique opportunity to rethink the dire situation Australia has gotten itself into with the prevalence of gambling."Eddie Jim

"That’s why, while Crown’s resorts are closed, we are using this valuable time to develop comprehensive policies to make sure our venues are as safe as possible for our guests and employees once the government permits us to reopen."A Tabcorp spokesman said: "Tabcorp is looking forward to continuing to work with all governments on supporting pubs and clubs to reopen when it is appropriate and safe to do so.

 

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3% of addicts will find something else for their problem......not gambling its in their DNA.

I been gambling every day to survive

lol more BS from MS News

the Alliance of Gambling Reform clearly has no understanding of online gambling... because that is booming right now.

Still have enough other GAMBLING!!!

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