THE BOOKMAKER
The ethics of gambling were discussed in the Hamilton Police Court when a number of men admitted charges of breaches of the Gaming Act. Mr W. J. King said that during the last war “ two-up ” was regarded as something sacred by members of the forces, while at the present time the totalisator returns indicated how widespread was the popularity of betting. Counsel pointed out that apart from bookmaking the defendants were honest, decent men and were regarded as good fellows. Senior Sergeant A. G. McHugh said that bookmakers caused untold misery among people who could not afford to gamble, as was evidenced by the many young people who appeared before the courts. The magistrate. Mr W. H, Freeman, said bookmakers offered facilities to people who did not care to be seen on a racecourse. Bookmakers, according to counsel’s view, were a class of society “ on their own.” They had been caught infringing the law and must pay the penalty. Fines imposed on nine men charged totalled £555. •
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24632, 13 June 1941, Page 10
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