Listen "Worries Online Gambling Bill could lead to more addiction"
Episode Synopsis
"All it takes is one taste and once you've tasted it, it will spiral out of control." That from an Auckland man who's worried if the Online Casino Gambling Bill goes ahead more people could become addicted to gambling. The bill, expected to pass in February next year, will grant licences to up to 15 online casino gambling operators. The minister in charge says it will prioritise harm minimisation while collecting tax revenue, with four percent ringfenced for community returns. But experts say the bill's missing details, as it still allows licensed online casinos to advertise but with restrictions. Bella Craig reports. A warning, this story mentions suicide.
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