Northern Territory Gamblers Lose Record Amounts of Money on Poker Machines After Coronavirus Lockdowns

Northern Territory Gamblers Lose Record Amounts of Money on Poker Machines After Coronavirus Lockdowns

According to new data provided by researchers and associated with federal pandemic payments, the Northern Territory of Australia saw local gamblers boosted their poker machine losses to a record amount of money following the coronavirus pandemic outbreak and the subsequent shutdowns last year. Reports show that the clubs, hotels and two casinos in the Northern Territory were ordered to switch off all of their poker machines in the period from March 23rd to June 5th, 2020 to respond to the public health emergency related to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, once…

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Online £10 Instant Win Games Removed from UK National Lottery’s Offering Due to Alleged Link to Problem Gambling

Online £10 Instant Win Games Removed from UK National Lottery’s Offering Due to Alleged Link to Problem Gambling

Earlier this week, it was reported that the National Lottery decided to remove its online £10 Instant Win Games because of some concerns associated with problem gambling and gambling-related harm. As disclosed by The Telegraph, a 2020 research held by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) suggested there could be a link between gambling addiction and higher-priced games. After that, these games were withdrawn from sale. Reportedly, the National Lottery, which is currently run by Camelot, has doubled its income generated from such games in just a couple of years. Online…

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