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Exclusive: Belgian gaming commission - considered the gold standard in harm reduction policies – providing Michelle Rowland with policy details

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

‘BetStop’ scheme to be launched next month enables self-exclusion from all sites using just one form

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.