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Australia’s gambling addiction: can politics finally stop the money wheel turning?

The $25bn lost on gambling annually comes mostly from those who can least afford it, but repeated attempts at policy reform have foundered. In the first part of a new series we ask why, and whether that may be about to change

The Guardian - AU

Online sports betting is targeting young Australians. These academics want more to be done to protect them

Online sports betting is growing rapidly in Australia, but new research suggests this could be linked to a concerning rise in youth gambling.

ABC News

More gambling warnings for the world’s biggest losers

'Gamble responsibly' will be retired. New gambling slogans are not the solution, but a step in the right direction, experts say.

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NSW minister raises doubts over cashless gambling scheme that Dominic Perrottet is ‘in favour of’

Expert refutes suggestion by deputy premier Paul Toole that technology ‘not available to introduce’

The Guardian - AU

NSW casino regulator defends decision not to revoke Star’s licence and instead issue $100m fine

The NSW Independent Casino Commission says taking away the licence would have meant thousands of employees out of work overnight

The Guardian - AU

Inquiries have found casinos facilitated money laundering and consorted with criminals — so why haven’t there been charges for executives or directors?

Australia's largest casino groups have been found "unsuitable" to hold licences due to allegations of money laundering and consorting with criminal gangs. But no individuals have faced consequences.

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Queensland gaming regulator urged to consider mandatory pokies preset spending limit, review underway

The state's gaming regulator says voluntary pre-commitment technology was already available in the state's gaming venues and that it was one of a range of issues being considered in a review of the gambling code of practice.

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Calls for gambling reform as Australian poker machine losses hit $11.4b in financial year

Lynda Genser lost $100,000 in the worst year of her addiction. She says limits on opening hours could have an immediate effect in reducing harm.

ABC News

Australians lose $11.4b through pokies

An analysis of pokie machine data has found Australians lost billions of dollars to gambling machines in the past year.

AAP

Cancer experts ask Victorian MPs to ban smoking in Crown casino’s high-roller rooms

Crown was exempted from smoking bans more than 15 years ago, but health advocates say the royal commission response is a chance to close the loophole

The Guardian - AU

Queensland casino inquiry could impact on $3.6bn project, gambling expert says

Probe ordered into Star’s suitability to hold licence amid construction of Queen’s Wharf development

The Guardian - AU

Crown Perth clean-up remains unclear after royal commission report as Blackstone takeover looms

As corporate equity giant Blackstone moves a step closer to its takeover of Crown Resorts, the WA government is keeping its cards close to its chest about how it plans to address money laundering, criminal infiltration and problem gambling at the Perth casino.

ABC News

Star wars: how the NSW casino inquiry claimed a CEO

Critics say allegations against Star casino aired at gaming inquiry reflect a deeper malaise afflicting corporate Australia

The Guardian - AU

Crown could escape scrutiny with Blackstone takeover

US private equity group Blackstone looks set to buy the troubled Crown Resorts after Crown accepted an $8.9 billion bid from the $2 trillion giant.

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