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Acma ruling prompts calls for money to be returned to punters as government continues to consult on tougher regulation

Proposed laws provide carve-out but financial counsellors say lottery products can cause ‘serious gambling harm’

Australian parliamentary inquiry recommends levy but some public health experts warn it could be ineffective unless carefully designed

Independent MP says recent fine of $78,540 issued to Ladbrokes will be ‘lost in the company’s margin of error’ and unlikely to prevent future misconduct

Ladbrokes approached the gambler out of the blue after a staff member knew how much he had been betting at a competitor.

Regulator finds firm did not inquire as to source of Gavin Fineff’s funds and instead ‘provided attractive bonuses’

When gambling addicts steal hundreds of thousands of dollars for losing bets, the victims of theft have little recourse. Advocates say that must change

Australian betting losses said to be the highest per capita in the world and as of this month companies are required to provide gamblers with a clear picture of their spending. But a man who lost everything says there are more effective steps that could be taken.

Starting this month, Australian online betting companies must send statements tallying wins and losses to their clients, as part of long-awaited gambling reforms