The problem gambling foundation says people facing tough financial times get sucked into the dream Lotto sells.
An RNZ investigation into the state-owned gambling company shows its retail sales come disproportionately from areas of high deprivation: almost 70 percent of Lotto tickets are sold in the poorest communities.
Lotto accepts it has too many stores in low income areas and is now closing some down.
However Problem Gambling Foundation spokesperson Andree Froude told Māni Dunlop while that's a good start it isn't enough.
