Gambling
“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. ...
Poker Machines Linked To Domestic Violence
A new report by the Australian National University shows a link between the prevalence of poker machines in suburbs and......
Politicians call for Pokie Leaks
Pokies have become part of Australian gambling culture. Today three Australian politicians including Nick Xenophon, Larissa Waters and Andrew Wilkie......
The issue of online gambling in Australian Youth
The popularity of online shooter games has seen the rise of third party sites that enable young people access into......
Community service privatisation on the cards
The future of community services, including domestic violence, gambling and homelessness, is in the hands of a Productivity Commission, with......
Are online pokie apps a gateway to a gambling addiction, or a bit of fun?
The rise of online pokie apps are starting to raise concern among experts and counselling services. Because you can’t win......