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Saskatchwan gov't nixes more VLTs, but critics say problem gambling issue ignored18 March 2007REGINA -- As reported by the Canadian Press: "The glow of video lottery terminals won't burn any brighter in Saskatchewan after the province said Friday it won't raise the cap on the number of machines allowed. "But critics argued that does nothing to address the issue of problem gambling. "The province's announcement came after it released a study that suggested a 'strong relationship' between electronic gaming machines and problem gambling. "...Deb Higgins, the minister responsible for Saskatchewan's gaming authority, said the findings will be used to implement more initiatives to reduce problem gambling. "...Saskatchewan began its VLT program in 1993 at the request of the hospitality industry..." |