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New research into problem gambling has led to calls for a ban on gambling advertising outside venues.
The research, conducted by Anglicare Tasmania, examined the gambling problems of 35 Tasmanians on low incomes.
It found low income earners did not need to spend a lot of money on gambling for it to become a problem and that many felt lured by the sight and sounds of pokie machines and the prospect of making a fortune.
Anglicare Tasmania wants restrictions placed on gambling advertising, similar to those on cigarette advertising.
Researcher Margie Law says study participants believed advertising made it harder to control the problem.
"Advertising of gambling on the television, on billboards and banners and things encouraged them to continue or to return to gambling," she said.
"The sound of gambling, the idea that it's exciting."
"The idea that they might win, all encouraged them to continue their gambling."
Not sure I agree with this. I do hear at meetings from some that they get urges when they drive by billboards, but I am a believer that we are unable to remove ourselves completely from society, nor society completely from us. Hence, we must learn to DEAL with the urges before we act upon them, howver the urge is brought on.
John
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