Gambling rife in Palu

Gambling rife in Palu

PALU, Central Sulawesi : Head of the Central Sulawesi branch
of the United Development Party H.M. Nawir expressed his
disappointment yesterday with the local government's failure to
eradicate gambling.

"The party has strongly urged the government to get rid of
gambling because it is forbidden by religion," he said.

He said that the Moslem-based party has found gambling
activities reaching an alarming level in the capital.

Gambling activities have been taking place in such public
places as Hasanuddin Mall, where the games are disguised as games
with prizes.

Some beauty parlors and billiard centers have been used
gambling dens, which are guarded by thugs, Antara reported. (05)