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On Line Gambling and Problem Gambling Review:
128th Edition: APRIL 30TH, 2008

Problem Gamblers to be targeted by new casino staff, BC – Australia, Problem Gambling a “root cause of homelessness” and Saskatchewan, Women & VLTs.

  1. British Columbia problem gamblers to be targeted by new casino officers:
    The B.C. government is hiring nine so-called "responsible gambling information officers" to educate casino staff and patrons about problem gambling. The jobs are part of a long-term plan to have the officers in every casino.

    http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story
  2. Australia, problem gambling a 'root cause of homelessness'
    Social researchers say addiction to gambling is one of the root causes of homelessness.

    http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories
  3. Saskatchewan, Women and VLTs: Problem, you bet
    Regina women who gamble that Lady Luck will help them recoup their losses at slot machines and VLTs have lost millions of dollars, and in some cases their families.

    http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news
  4. Alabama, State's electronic gambling battle continues
    The battle over Alabama's expanding bingo gambling industry rages on with no end in sight. Two bills prohibiting electronic gambling in Walker County have passed the Senate, and two similar bills for Houston County were recently introduced in both the House and Senate.

    http://www.al.com/news/alabamabaptist
  5. Ohio Governor’s plan to stop Ohio budget bleeding could mean slashing 2,700 jobs
    Ohio would close two mental health institutions, slash as many as 2,700 state jobs, and introduce state lottery-operated electronic gambling devices in bars under Gov. Ted Strickland’s plan to stop the state’s budget bleeding.

    http://www.toledoblade.com/story/
  6. Philippines Bishop hits 'media blockade' vs. anti-gambling stories
    A senior bishop of the Roman Catholic church on Wednesday scored what he called a "media blockade" on stories critical of gambling, especially those involving government "cash cow" agencies.

    http://www.gmanews.tv/story/
  7. Ontario, OLG to expand responsible gambling services; New Resource Centres to be extended to all gaming sites:
    To enhance OLG's efforts to promote responsible gambling practices, to support those who seek help, and to prevent problem gambling through public education, OLG will launch new Responsible Gambling Resource Centres (RGRC's) across its network of 27 gaming sites.

    http://www.responsiblegambling.org/library_news