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Street Debate: Sports betting in Uganda

September 11, 2024

Can you make money from online betting? Can you control your betting habit? It's estimated that 40 percent of young Ugandans gamble. Edith Kimani hosts a The 77 Percent Street Debate in Kampala to ask why betting is tolerated, who really benefits, and how a simple bet can lead to a medical addiction.

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DW The 77 Percent (Sendungslogo englisch)

The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. But they are also the least represented demographic. It's time their voices are heard as they shape the future of Africa. We bring you hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion direct from the continent about the issues that matter most.

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