Gambing - South Waikato's $7million questionLUKE KIRKEBY/FAIRFAX NZ South Waikato Problem Gambling Foundation counsellor Linda Tiro wants more action to stamp out gambling. In the last 12 months over $7 million has been emptied into South Waikato pokie machines. The South Waikato continues to have the fifth highest spend per head on pokie machines nationally, despite the district having a sinking lid policy on pokie machines. Gary said while a sinking lid policy will help reduce harm, community groups also need to stop accepting funds from gambling trusts. South Waikato Problem Gambling Foundation counsellor Linda Tiro said she was working with various community support groups to stamp gambling out.

Source: Stuff August 24, 2017 01:41 UTC