Gambling
‘Strikes at the heart of racing integrity’: Pro punter warned off tracks after betting for jockey
The Victorian Racing Tribunal has come down heavily on a punter who operated secret betting accounts.
- by Danny Russell
Latest
‘Callous exploitation’: NSW losing $1 million an hour on pokies
In one council area, more than $2 million a day was poured into poker machines during a three-month period, leaving gambling reform advocates furious.
- by Michael McGowan
The enduring legacy of one of Brisbane’s most beloved bowling clubs
It’s not just the view and atmosphere that speaks volumes about this club.
- by Courtney Kruk
This fraudster was a VIP at Crown and Star. Now the casinos face a $70 million lawsuit
When one of Australia’s biggest Ponzi schemes collapsed, the money trail led to the casinos. Now Crown and Star could face a courtroom showdown with dudded investors.
- by Carla Jaeger and Sherryn Groch
She once admitted her own Insta weakness. Now she’s banning social media for kids
Known for taking such a cautious approach that she reads from notes even in private meetings, Michelle Rowland is now leading the world with her social media ban for under 16s.
- by Paul Sakkal
‘Do we care about player safety?’ Casino boss wants mandatory pokies reform
Crown casino was subjected to strict requirements after it was found to have facilitated money-laundering. Now it wants the same rules applied to everyone.
- by Harriet Alexander
Analysis
Poker machines
After a trial that pleased no one, NSW’s biggest gambling loser is clear
NSW Labor promised a cashless gaming trial, but it was always doomed to fail. Now it has an even bigger problem.
- by Alexandra Smith
Updated
Poker machines
‘Embarrassing, not credible’: Why pubs and clubs won’t back gambling scheme
The Australian Hotels Association sat on the advisory panel for gambling reform – but it has strongly rejected its final recommendations for account-based gaming.
- by Harriet Alexander and Max Maddison
Opinion
Opinion
Lack of urgency over pokies reform shames this NSW government
There are more poker machines in NSW now than when Chris Minns was elected. The government must stop hiding behind panels and trials and act on gaming reform.
- by James Griffin
Opinion
Sports betting
Gambling is a problem because of advertising. To say otherwise is an insult
Eighteen months ago, a federal government inquiry into online gambling chaired by the late Peta Murphy recommended phasing out ads over three years. Promptly, the government got on with sitting on their hands.
- by Greg Baum
Why Victoria’s privacy chief is so worried about facial-recognition technology
Gaming venues and retail are increasingly using off-the-shelf facial-recognition software, sparking high-level concern about potential risks of privacy and data security breaches.
- by Kieran Rooney and Carla Jaeger
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