Gambling
Predatory Game Design Prompts Public Concern
“It’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt.” So goes the old saying goes, with some applying it to......
Crown just the tip of the iceberg; demand for Feds to go after all gambling
Sydney’s Crown Casino is in disgrace after yesterday’s damning NSW report into its practices. Tasmanian MP and anti-gambling crusader Andrew......
Pokies profits soar again
Recent figures show total profits from clubs and pubs increased to$6.5 billion. This is despite a reduction in the total......
Raise the bets for gambling harm and its support services
This week is Gambling Harm Awareness Week in Victoria to raise awareness about the harm done to families and the......
Protest planned as Opera House forced to display racing images
After an intervention by the NSW state premier, the Opera House CEO Louise Herron was forced to reverse her decision......
“State-sponsored abuse”: is responsible gambling a bluff?
Australians are the world’s biggest gamblers, but recent investigations have shown it’s time to “double down” on responsible gambling. Reform......
New research finds ways to target gambling harm
The Centre of Gambling Research at the ANU has looked at gambling addiction and its harmful impacts to create better......
Woolworths pokie scandal a ‘creepy’ breach of privacy
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie today revealed pubs owned by Woolworths have been systematically tracking and manipulating the behaviour of problem......
Gambling in video games causes backlash
“Loot boxes” and “micro transactions” are the hottest trend of 2017 in the video game industry. However gamers are calling......
What are the odds of sports gambling advertising restrictions coming into play?
The federal government plans to curb gambling advertising on television, leaving Australia’s professional sporting codes enraged. ...