‘Pokies by stealth’: Public health experts raise concerns

They are calling for a pause on the expansion of computer-generated horseracing game
Jocelyn Wright
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Public health experts have called for a crackdown on computer-generated horseracing saying the virtual races could be as addictive as pokie machines.

Known as Trackside, the game is run through the TAB and involves virtual horses or dogs taking part in races on which punters place bets.