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Japan is also known as a "gambling powerhouse." In addition to pachinko, there are other publicly-run sports such as horse racing and bicycle racing. A support group staff member said, "Anyone can become addicted to gambling." Once you get hooked, it's hard to get out of the gambling swamp. Meanwhile, Shiga Prefecture, which operates the boat racing venue, has begun to take measures against addiction. What kind of measures are needed?