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Arrest illegal gambling before it's too late

Administration police officers display Chinese betting machines at Kisii police station, many parents in the region have been complaining to the authorities that their children have been addicted to betting firms forcing others to think of getting quick cash through stealing petty things in their homestead to get betting cash [PHOTO: SAMMY OMINGO STANDARD]

The Betting Control and Licensing Board has raised a red flag over the rise of illegal gambling across the country.

A new Chinese-made slot machine that is readily available and easy to play is relegating sports betting to the reserves.

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