Tag: gambling
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Bonaros slams major parties for not supporting pokies reforms
SA-Best MLC Connie Bonaros’s bill to legislate extended restrictions on gambling advertising on television and radio successfully passed the Legislative Council last Wednesday, and is now making its way to the Lower House. The Gambling Administration (Limitation on Advertising) Amendment Bill 2024 would extend restrictions on gambling advertising on television and radio when, according to…
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Single ticket takes out entire $100m Powerball draw
Someone has become Australia’s third biggest lottery winner, after taking out an entire $100 million Powerball jackpot. The winning division one ticket from Thursday night’s draw was sold at a Lott’s outlet in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The winner was not registered and their identity remained a mystery on Friday morning. “Someone has become an overnight…
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Albanese urged to ‘show some guts’ and follow through with gambling ad plan
Pressure is mounting on the federal government to carry on the legacy of Labor’s late anti-gambling advocate Peta Murphy and implement a total ban on gambling ads. But Anthony Albanese continues to rebuff those calls, insisting a blanket prohibition is not the “bold” move others claim it is. “The problem isn’t advertising, the problem is…
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Betting ads are not the problem – gambling is the problem, says PM
Pressure is mounting on the federal government to carry on the legacy of Labor’s late anti-gambling advocate Peta Murphy and implement a total ban on gambling ads. But Anthony Albanese continues to rebuff those calls, insisting a blanket prohibition is not the “bold” move others claim it is. “The problem isn’t advertising, the problem is…
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Harm on an industrial scale: Fresh push for blanket ban on gambling advertisements
The average loss for each Australian adult hit $1,555 a year in 2022/23, up from $1,395 in 2021/22. Alliance for Gambling Reform chief executive officer Martin Thomas said these losses, based on figures collated by Queensland Treasury, would be reflected in “social harm on an industrial scale”. “These latest horrifying loss figures underscore the importance…
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Something’s got to give: PM says status quo on gambling ads ‘unacceptable’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the status quo on gambling ads is “unacceptable” and is vowing to ensure any changes to online betting reform will be properly considered. Labor backbencher Mike Freelander says it’s “disgusting” a full ban is not included in the government’s legislation. A full ban was recommended by a landmark report into…
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Mug’s game: More Australians gambling at risky levels
Australian National University data revealed while gambling levels had remained steady despite a post-pandemic spike in 2023, gambling habits were shifting. “Online gambling has exponentially increased, and should now be considered one of the main gambling platforms,” study lead author Dr Aino Suomi said. “The unlimited access to online gambling has the potential to cause…
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Star forced to turn off all of its poker machines in three casinos
Just weeks before the firm is due to learn if it has been deemed suitable to keep its lucrative Sydney licence, a major technological glitch forced The Star to close the systems down on Saturday night. The issue arose as the company upgraded all of its platforms to enable cashless gaming. The Star’s Sydney licence…
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Last throw of the dice: After years of chaos, Star epic heading into final chapter
When the Premier stands up at the Queens Wharf casino development to cut the ribbon at its opening in August, what and who will be left of its joint venture owner Star Entertainment? The company is crumbling, its share price obliterated, its chief executive position vacant again, its reputation shredded and its chairman admitting to…
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Two Queensland companies the big winners from $200m Lotto jackpot – while rest of us almost certain to miss out
In recent years, Brisbane has become something of a gambling capital. Two major lottery companies are based here and a large part of the city has been handed over to a $3.6 billion altar to the activity. And gambling still is a one-sided business where the customer keeps coming back despite consistently losing money. About…