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Gambia gov't lifts gambling ban
Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has lifted a presidential decree issued by his predecessor which banned lotteries, casinos and all forms of gambling in the small West African country.
2017-05-30
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Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has lifted a presidential decree issued by his predecessor which banned lotteries, casinos and all forms of gambling in the small West African country.
The ban on gambling was imposed by former President Yahya Jammeh to end the ‘unethical and exploitative businesses’ as well as to safeguard and promote the welfare of the Gambian people.
Speaking at the time of the ban, Mr Jammeh said sports betting and gambling dens have in recent years mushroomed all over the country and pupils including seven year-olds often line at kiosks during school hours and spend their ‘lunch money’ on sports betting tickets. He added that many families now often go hungry because household incomes are wagered.
The gambling industry is one of the highest employers in the Gambia. The industry employs thousands of youths with decent wages and also pays millions in tax to the government.
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