Lotto hits the information super highway
26 May 2008
NEW ZEALAND -- As reported by TV3: "The Lotteries Commission has launched online Lotto sales, boldly predicting it will lead to an increase in problem gambling.
"Online ticket-buyers will be able to spend only $300 a month, as part of moves to stop punters becoming gambling addicts.
New Zealanders already spend $750 million a year on Lotto and Keno...
"...New Zealand Lotteries say that online sales pose little threat to Lotto shops. They say that most customers still prefer to buy their tickets over the counter..."
26 May 2008
NEW ZEALAND -- As reported by TV3: "The Lotteries Commission has launched online Lotto sales, boldly predicting it will lead to an increase in problem gambling.
"Online ticket-buyers will be able to spend only $300 a month, as part of moves to stop punters becoming gambling addicts.
New Zealanders already spend $750 million a year on Lotto and Keno...
"...New Zealand Lotteries say that online sales pose little threat to Lotto shops. They say that most customers still prefer to buy their tickets over the counter..."
