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14/04/20

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Originally posted by xerxer: ↑

No gambling in the Clubs but plenty online sad to say.
Money being thrown away.
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An "alarming" rise in online gambling coupled with an increase in alcohol sales has experts worried they will see a significant increase in harm caused to people who are isolated and financially stressed.According to a database that tracks the consumption patterns of hundreds of thousands of Australians, spending on online wagering increased by 67 per cent during the past week compared to average weekly spending, while expenditure on alcohol and tobacco increased by 33 per cent.

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They probably won't realise the lockdown has finished until they get more pissed than usual, stumble out the front door because they thought it was the way to the toilet and discover people walking around.
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