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Gambling on pokies is like tobacco – no amount of it is safe

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageAccording to new research, the more money people lose gambling, the greater their risk of developing gambling problems – even at relatively low levels of losses.AAP/Julian Smith

Is occasional gambling safe? Our study found that gambling is like smoking: the more you gamble, the greater your risk of developing problems. There is no safe level...

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