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UK accused of 'outrageous power grab' as experts sound alarm over EU law bill

THE UK Government has been accused of yet another Holyrood "power grab" after legal as issued a warning over Tory legislation on Brexit.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2022

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 · Nov 13, 2022

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 · Nov 8, 2022

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.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

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 · Sep 6, 2022

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 · Sep 5, 2022

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 · Aug 16, 2022

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 · Jun 14, 2022

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 · Jun 9, 2022

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 · Apr 1, 2022