Gambling is a social emergency and
it devastates society, Deputy Premier Luigi Di Maio said
Thursday.
Gambling is devastating our society culturally," said Di
Maio, who has launched a series of measures against gambling
addiction after a surge since the 2008 financial crisis..
"It a social emergency, but also a cultural and economic
one", he said.
"The billions that end up in the gambling companies will end
up in the real economy.
"By fighting gambling, we're also making a small budget".
Di Maio, who is also industry and labour minister and leader
of the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement (M5S), was speaking at
a Caritas centre in Rome where gambling addicts are treated.
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