一位部长因贬低赌博的危害而引发反弹, A minister sparks backlash for downplaying gambling's harms, drawing criticism from experts and advocates urging stronger support and regulation.

一位政府部长因低估赌博的危害而面临反弹, A government minister faces backlash for downplaying the harms of gambling, drawing criticism for remarks deemed dismissive of the growing public health concern. 宣传团体和心理健康专家说,评论尽可能减少赌博成瘾对个人和家庭的影响,敦促政府优先提供预防和支助服务。 Advocacy groups and mental health experts say the comments minimize the impact of gambling addiction on individuals and families, urging the government to prioritize prevention and support services. 引起争议的原因是,关于赌博问题的报道不断增多,要求进行监管改革的呼声也越来越多。 The controversy comes amid rising reports of problem gambling and increased calls for regulatory reform.