Tim Costello
Editorial
Poker machines
A critical NSW government report is being kept from you. Why?
The Herald has campaigned for poker machine reform for the past two years, and we have no intention of backing off.
- The Herald's View
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Opinion
Gambling
Social media’s too risky for kids but gambling’s OK? PM’s each-way bet stinks
Apparently, the social licence of the betting companies that deluge us with 1 million ads a year isn’t problematic for the government.
- by Tim Costello
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Sports betting
Growing number of Labor MPs jockey for Murphy’s law ad ban
TV and gambling executives spent the week in Canberra trying to water down a proposed two-per-hour limit on TV ads and a digital blackout.
- by Paul Sakkal
Labor accused of cop-out over gambling ad changes
Critics say the government’s proposed changes to gambling advertising would betray the legacy of one of its MPs, the late Peta Murphy.
- by David Swan
Government refuses to release results of first cashless gaming trial
A report into the first club to conduct a cashless gaming trial was completed in September but the government will not release it.
- by Toni Ambrogetti
To fix their future, NSW Liberals turn to ancient Greece (and Star Wars)
It’s called Lyceum - a reference to Aristotle. Way to stay relevant!
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Sherryn Groch
NSW under pressure on pokie reform after Victoria orders sweeping gambling overhaul
Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello says the Victorian changes, including set gambling limits and reduced hours for gaming venues, will put the focus on NSW Labor to take stronger action.
- by Matt Wade
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Gambling
Top sports wagering lobbyist was Morrison government gambling minister’s chief
The appointment of an adviser to the Morrison government on gambling regulation as boss of the peak gaming industry group has prompted calls for tighter lobbying rules.
- by Paul Sakkal
Gambling addicts used COVID superannuation policy to bet thousands
Long-time addicts say they spent thousands from their superannuation accounts to bet on sports during the pandemic, driving record gambling firm profits.
- by Paul Sakkal
Crossbench MPs call for minister to resign portfolio over Sportsbet donations
The Greens and independent MPs have raised questions about whether the donations created a conflict of interest but the government says Communications Minister Michelle Rowland acted appropriately.
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
Tim Costello is not anti-gambling, but wants Dracula out of the bloodbank
Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello chats to Fitz about his hope for a new pokies policy in NSW, the legacy of George Pell, and how his ‘lefty’ brother flirted with Labor politics.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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