Tag: gambling
Gambling and homelessness in older age: hidden and overlooked, but preventable
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Gambling and homelessness are clearly linked. Australians over 50 are particularly vulnerable. They have high rates of regular gambling, and are the fastest-growing age group of...
A mental disorder, not a personal failure: why now is the time for Australia to rethink addiction
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The year 2020 has challenged us all. The bushfires and then the pandemic forced us to reflect on what’s important, how we respond...
Most community bids to block pokies fail – the law is stacked against them too
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Most Australians know you never end up winning on the pokies. What Australians might not know is that the odds of winning...
We’re told to ‘gamble responsibly’. But what does that actually mean?
We often take the statement just on face value.
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Advertisements for gambling and online betting tell us to “gamble responsibly”. But what...
5 Reasons Why Online Gambling Needs To Be Regulated In Australia
Reason #1 - Potential Revenue
Online gambling has the potential to be one of the most profitable ideologies if regulations were established. There are many...