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Lottery changes invite graft, experts say

A bill to amend the lottery law would make the lottery vulnerable to corruption and could spark a rise in gambling among low-income people, academics say.

The bill seeks to pave the way for the Government Lottery Office (GLO) to hold additional types of lottery, including online gambling.

The bill would also allow GLO board members to serve longer, renewable terms.

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  • bobble

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    Discussion 1 : 21 Mar 2013 at 04.341

    "A bill to amend the lottery law would make the lottery vulnerable to corruption and could spark a rise in gambling among low-income people, academics say."

    Of course it does.. thats why its being proposed

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