The expert panel on cashless gaming is bound by confidentiality agreements not to discuss its recommendations. But a study released by one panel member gives an insight into its deliberations.
Apparently,the social licence of the betting companies that deluge us with 1 million ads a year isn’t problematic for the government.
With a trial into mandatory cashless gaming plagued by problems,the NSW government has begun laying the groundwork to walk away from the policy.
The members of an upper north shore club unwittingly shouted the partners of their board directors a free overseas holiday – and then paid fringe benefits tax for the pleasure.
A year after the premier sought to cap poker machines in the community,the number of pokies in pubs and clubs has risen as venues dust off old pokies to meet demand.
RSL boss Mick Bainbridge made the call as analysis shows the $1.3 million that clubs donated to veteran welfare is about the same that one club donated to its own golf club.
Australia has a gambling problem unmatched by other countries. So why won’t the politicians stop enabling our bad habits?
The users participating in the government’s cashless gaming trial is costing taxpayers an average $20,000 each.
Gambling is rampant in Australia. No wonder when the industry lobbies politicians so well to stymie reforms.
Gavin Fineff was not a battler,he made $160,000 each year,but he turned to fraud to fund his massive habit.
Changes to state casino law could include pushing back the deadline for mandatory carded play and increasing the cash limit.