Kids taught gambling evils in kindy

PRIMARY school students will be taught anti-gambling measures after it was revealed children as young as 13 are battling gambling addiction.

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Sun, May 11th, 2008

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  • Parimutuel wagering refers to the type of gambling where the total prize pool is based upon the amount of money wagered. The more money gambled, the bigger the prize.