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    "id": 1348078,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Buuri, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to join my colleagues on this discussion about gambling. According to the definition in the Bill, gambling is a game of chance. It is a game of chance for the purpose of making a prize or winning money. That includes rotary, prize competition and also media promotions with a prize. From that definition, it becomes a legal gaming activity. Many Kenyans understand gambling as a very negative game. But we need to come out of that school of thought and not demonise it because gambling has certain benefits even though there are also some cons that go with it. This Bill has brought forth the benefits of gambling which include generation of income, development of infrastructure because where gambling activities take place, there will be development of infrastructure that will create employment. It will also cause distribution of income not forgetting the fact that it will enhance increase in income. This Bill introduces a section that concerns operations including setting of regulations to govern this game and business. It also establishes an authority that will oversee this sector. The Bill has also brought in the terms and conditions on licensing and provided for the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"
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