Children sell gambling coupons

Children sell gambling coupons

PALU, Central Sulawesi: Dozens of children have become
entangled in gambling activities here, Antara reported on Sunday.

The game they participate in involves white coupons bearing
pictures and numbers.

Children between the age of 10 and 15 were seen on Sunday
offering the coupons to customers.

"Selling these coupons is quite profitable," a 16-year-old
said at the Masomba market in East Palu. He said he was able to
net Rp 10,000 in profits a day.

The coupons offered at intersections were priced from Rp 500
to Rp 1,000.

The children attract customers by shouting the expected result
of the gambling activities. "The White Crocodile is sure to make
it tonight," one child was heard saying.

Residents and teachers have voiced concern about the
involvement of children.

"If this goes on their education could be at stake," said Nur,
50, of Besusu Tengah in East Palu.

Governor HB Paliudju has urged strong action be taken against
the illegal gambling activities.