QLD: iPhone gambling applications for kids should be banned

AAP General News (Australia)
04-25-2010
QLD: iPhone gambling applications for kids should be banned

Senator NICK XENOPHON says iPhone applications which allow young children to play simulated
poker machine games are irresponsible and should be outlawed.

Numerous slot machines applications .. some backed by gaming giants like Harrah's CasinoHotels
.. can be downloaded for free and are identical in payouts and features to machines in
clubs .. pubs .. and casinos.

Mr XENOPHON says we've already a big enough gambling problem in this country and there's
no doubt this will fuel gambling addiction.

Some of the applications are recommended for 12-year-olds and upwards .. while others
offer no minimum age suggestions.

Mr XENOPHON says he'd raise the matter in Canberra and called on the Rudd Government
to have an inquiry into gambling and outlaw gambling games for children.

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