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Worries for Locals

Although the casinos are undoubtedly a financial beacon for the islands, regional church leaders are concerned about how they can influence the neighborhood subclass of relatively bad residents. "Our concern is that the social life of the folks [of Samoa] will be spoiled," stated Maauga Motu, Secretary General of the National Council of the Samoa Church, in a latest Australia-Australia interview. "Which is usually the end result of taking part in games like this in the casino, they'll often shed," mentioned Motu.
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Apparently to handle this concern (and in what may possibly seem a unusual stage to individuals familiar with Las Vegas, the place residents and even personnel are typically welcomed and encouraged to perform), says Robbie Kearney, chief executive of Samoa's Gambling Management Authority, whereas whilst the new houses develop jobs for locals, they are not permitte