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Minister Dalli on how to control the gaming sector
'Government handed gaming operators a rope to hang themselves with'
Social Policy Minister John Dalli yesterday revealed his wish-list for drafting gambling regulations.
Speaking during the debate in second reading of the Lotteries and Other Games Act (Amendment) Bill, he said that, while leaving scope for the entertainment value of gambling, one must curb abuse and prevent players' addiction to betting.
He said that betting and gambling had always existed and, while most people acted responsibly, there were those who became addicted, putting their gaming needs before those of their own families.
Mr Dalli suggested that advertising promoting gambling activities should be banned outright. It was inconceivable, he said, to see flyers on electricity poles promoting e-gaming, media advertisements informing people that they could win €1 million in lotto, and having four-page newspaper supplements promoting gambling on football results. Social conscience dictated that such advertising be stopped immediately.
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20091006/local/minister-dalli-on-how-to-control-the-gaming-sector
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