The state Government’s plan to privatize NSW Lotteries has drawn more criticism this week, after it was revealed that one of the potential buyers wants to massively increase gaming across the state.

The G-tech corporation wants to introduce lottery ticket vending machines and says far more revenue could be made after privatisation.

This has drawn criticism from several groups including welfare organisations, who believe the poor will be targeted by slick gambling marketing campaigns.

Alex Mitchell is a former Sun Herald journalist who now writes for Crikey. Ashley Felderhof asked him why the NSW government is pushing the sell off.