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‘Put people first’: Late MP’s husband makes emotional plea on gambling reform
Former Labor MP Peta Murphy pushed for gambling reform until her death last year. Her husband says she “wouldn’t cop” the idea that doing something about it is too hard.
- by Paul Sakkal
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‘It’s too much’: Howard urges tobacco-like ban on gambling ads
The former prime minister and sports fan says the spread of gambling and the social harm from it is a serious issue for our country.
- by Paul Sakkal
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NSW may give reprieve to cash in casinos after Star boss plea
Changes to state casino law could include pushing back the deadline for mandatory carded play and increasing the cash limit.
- by Amelia McGuire
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Anthony Albanese
Gambling bosses blocked from speaking to PM, Rowland despite $110,000 ‘platinum’ membership
While bankers seek out the treasurer and miners pursue the resources minister at a Labor fundraising event, sports betting figures will not get access to their key targets.
- by Paul Sakkal
How a soccer legend’s Sydney visit helped lift the lid on a club scandal
Disquiet over Club Marconi’s handling of the visit of Italian superstar Francesco Totti drew attention to broader concerns over the club and a toothless regulator.
- by Harriet Alexander
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Sports betting surges as more Queenslanders say they have a problem
In Queensland, more money is now gambled through sports betting than is spent on all the poker machines in all the clubs across the state.
- by Sean Parnell
Pokies shut down at three Star casinos amid ‘performance issues’
The Star’s electronic gaming machines and electronic tables will remain switched off until issues with its latest update are resolved.
- by Millie Muroi
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I thought I was just an average Perth punter. Then I saw my addiction for what it was
I convinced myself it was nothing more than an innocent flutter because I wasn’t hocking my gold fillings yet. It wasn’t until I tried to quit that I realised.
- by Brendan Foster
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What new TAB boss Gillon McLachlan really said – straight from the horse’s mouth
The former AFL chief may have baffled with BS when spruiking his new gambling role, but Iet me put it in plain English.
- by Peter FitzSimons
‘Simply no justification’: Richest clubs get the biggest tax breaks
Just 5 per cent of clubs received half of the $1 billion in gambling tax concessions granted to clubs in 2022-23.
- by Harriet Alexander
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Does something stink about Gil McLachlan’s new appointment? You bet!
The former AFL chief’s appointment as head of gambling giant Tabcorp illustrates the cosy, symbiotic relationship between broadcasting, gambling and sporting bodies.
- by Charles Livingstone