Global problem gambling experts gather in Auckland

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Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:03a.m.

Problem gambling can have a devastating effect on individuals and families, and online gambling has increased the potential for harm by bringing gambling into the home, and making it more accessible.

Problem gambling experts from around the world are gathering in Auckland this week to discuss the issue.

Professor Robert Williams from Canada is one of the key speakers and he spoke to Sunrise.

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02 May 2011 11:58p.m.

kate roberts wrote:

"good people'says it all. The uninformed are often often to blame the victim. Pokies are soecifically designed to keep you gambling its called operant conditionng and their $billion R&D budgets reflect the amount put into maintainig the illusions of control. Get informed at www.gisnsw.org.au

25 Feb 2010 10:25a.m.

Baker wrote:

Stupid people gamble too much. Good people only take $5-$10 at the most for a bit of fun and once that's gone, it's over, none of this $500, then another, then the keys to the car and the keys to the house and then the life savings, then the kids life savings, then the kids rubgy clubs fund raising money. What a bunch of idiots. Honestly these people are so dumb. The pokie machines are a scam and people are always falling for it because their dumb idiots