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Russian lawmakers cite gambling addiction estimates covering 12% of adults

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Russia’s State Duma Committee on Budget and Taxes estimated that about 12% of adults experience severe gambling addiction, with men aged 25 to 44 identified as particularly at risk. The report said compulsive bettors wager 21% of monthly income; the Center for Combating Gambling Addiction said 5% to 10% seek professional help, while Ludochat founder Sergey Perevozchikov put the figure at 1% to 2%.

The estimates and differing treatment figures may inform debate over gambling controls and support services in Russia.

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Ghana NLA proposes reforms tied to GH¢2bn annual lottery revenue projection

Ghana’s National Lottery Authority director-general Mohammed Abdul-Salam said proposed reforms could enable the lottery sector to generate more than GH¢2 billion (US$172 million) a year if fully implemented. The plans include centralised oversight of private operators, revenue monitoring and revised commercial agreements; the authority said it had sought finance ministry authorisation for a monitoring system.

Ghana's lottery industry could bring in over GH¢2 billion (US$172 million) yearly, according to NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam, provided President John Dramani Mahama's proposed reforms are completely implemented.

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