4 gambling reform ideas from overseas to save Australia from gambling loss and harm

4 gambling reform ideas from overseas to save Australia from gambling loss and harm

It’s now well recognised gambling can cause significant harm. However, many countries have done much more to reduce gambling-related harm than we have in Australia. Here’s four examples of how other countries have responded to the challenge of growing gambling-related harm, drawn from my research on the topic. Setting loss limits for everyone Norway replaced harmful high-intensity slot machines —…

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What's to know about gambling addiction

What’s to know about gambling addiction

For many people, gambling is harmless fun, but it can become a problem. This type of compulsive behavior is often called “problem gambling.” A gambling addiction is a progressive addiction that can have many negative psychological, physical, and social repercussions. It is classed as an impulse-control disorder. It is included in the American Psychiatric Association (APA’s) Diagnostic and Statistical…

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