Legislation to ban children from purchasing Lotto products to be introduced

RNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 15 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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New legislation will be introduced to Parliament this year to prohibit anyone under 18 from buying any Lotto products, both online and in-store. The Problem Gambling Foundation stated that children should not have been able to purchase gambling products, even on behalf of parents.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8:45am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 39 minutes
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