Sports gambling ‘out-of-control’: Clubs unite to reduce impact on young men
The gambling industry bombards young men with advertising, especially through sports betting. Zoe Malliaris reports on the efforts to combat the damage.
Sports gambling ‘out-of-control’: Clubs unite to reduce impact on young men
The gambling industry bombards young men with advertising, especially through sports betting. Zoe Malliaris reports on the efforts to combat the damage.
Under pressure of the pandemic, Australians turned to gambling
Australia’s COVID lockdowns saw more punters grabbing their phones to place a bet online. Alex Catalano reports.
The hard cost of “soft” gambling
Video game “loot box” mechanics are costing some players thousands of dollars. James Burgess reports.
Anger at NSW greyhound decision
The NSW government’s “backflip” on greyhound racing has been condemned by owners, trainers and animal rights’ lobbyists, write Joseph Moore and Alicia Nolan.
Women hit with “sexually transmitted” gambling debts
“The men use family money, use the women’s credit cards, and get into debt, which the woman often picks up.” Acacia Beaumont talks to a peak body for financial counsellors and organisation encouraging responsible gambling about the pressure on women to bear their partner’s losses.
New gaming devices hooking young gamblers
The gaming and software industries have failed to stop new-generation devices easily downloaded and said to be causing increasing risk of gambling addiction among younger players. David Butterfield reports
High Price to Make a Champion
Race horse buyers are spending more than ever before in the expensive quest to find a champion of the track. Myles Deering reports.
Overseas students “vulnerable” to casino culture
International students from overseas countries are vulnerable to casino culture, according to the Australian Gambling Research Centre. Nikhar Budhadev talks to some who have turned to gambling.
Mobile gambling apps alert
With losses from sports betting an all-time high, public health campaigner Susan Rennie is urging families to recognise the dangers of mobile gambling apps. Claire Walker reports.