On my way to work I cycle past several bus shelters. In one of them, a large poster invites me to take a chance. For a few years we have been inundated with gambling commercials. Fortunately, the government is working on legislation to limit this. I cycle on. In the next bus shelter there is a poster for the upcoming ‘Kingsday draw’. From the state lottery.
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A version of this article also appeared in the newspaper of April 28, 2023.