Expand the war on betting addiction

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Ten new betting firms entered the local market between the end of July and this month. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

The proposal by the betting watchdog to set the minimum stake that a punter can place at Sh20 should form part of a larger fight against the growing gambling craze among Kenyans, especially the unemployed youth.

It is disturbing that the average bet size per week stands at Sh939, with more Kenyans borrowing to finance their gambling addiction.

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