GAMING POLL

Grey River Argus, 17 February 1949, Page 6

GAMING POLL

No Increase In Gambling-— • Says Racing Authorities The proposal for legalised offcourse betting recommended to the Government by the Royal Gaming Commission would not increase gambling in the event of it becoming law. The Scheme provides for, legal facilities for off-course betting in the establishment throughout the country, of local offices of the official course totalisator. Betting would be by cash only; either in person or by telephone or post against cash deposits or winnings. There would be no credit, betting. Credit betting is the greatest curse of the present illegal system and often encourages a person to bet beyond his means. If this proposal became law, the illegal bookmaker would be substantially eliminated. The practice of touts soliciting bets in factories and offices would cease, as would betting with young people under 21. The present unrestricted wagering would be checked. It is confidently expected, therefore, that with legal off-course facilities, the (aggregate of betting would decrease I rather than increase. I On Polling Day. March 9th, vote I “FOR THE PROPOSAL.” Vote for law and order. —Issued by authority N.Z. Racing and Trotting Cbnfer- ! ences. —3