The peak body for Australian physicians has joined calls for the federal government to strengthen gambling laws as negotiations continue. "Disappointing for people working in the area of public health, but more importantly, disappointing for people who are suffering from the harm from gambling and their families," Professor Saunders told AAP. There are growing calls for the government to introduce tougher gambling laws. But Prof Saunders said a gambling addiction created the same brain connections as any other drug addiction. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)The priority is to develop laws that protect rights and freedoms, opposition frontbencher Tim Wilson told reporters.