CathBlog – Priest too quick to discard pre-commitment technology – CathNews
Brisbane Times CathBlog – Priest too quick to discard pre-commitment technology CathNews On the flyer he is quoted as saying “I’ve witnessed problem gambling in the community and I believe the only way to treat it is through counselling and education.” It’s a fair point. In Western Sydney the Church, through its social service agency … Payout over pokies is anything but a jackpot Sydney Morning Herald Father Riley ‘conflicted’ on pokies The Canberra Times Holy help for clubs Daily Examiner Rockhampton Morning Bulletin - Sky News Australia all 130 news articles »
Governments must address causes of problem pokie use says former Councillor – ABC Online
Brisbane Times Governments must address causes of problem pokie use says former Councillor ABC Online Poker machine pre-commitment as an attempt to address problem gambling is proving a hard policy to move for the Federal Government but, now, the New South Wales Government has ordered an investigation in to practices at a Fairfield club where officials … Councillor calls time on pokie venue hours Sydney Morning Herald all 74 news articles »
Why Gallop is right on this one – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald Why Gallop is right on this one Sydney Morning Herald Gallop correctly criticised the proposed poker machine legislation, claiming that these new measures “will not prevent problem gambling but that it will severely damage rugby league and other community sports”. Gallop is 100 per cent right in what he … and more ?
NRL Clubs reject Pokie Reforms – The Shout
Sydney Morning Herald NRL Clubs reject Pokie Reforms The Shout The NRL has put its weight behind the anti-reform movement against independent MP Andrew Wilkie, who is determined to reduce problem gambling and is holding his support for the Gillard Labor government ransom until it happens. A new campaign targeting ..
Xenophon, Wilkie slam NRL over pokies fight – ABC Online
Sydney Morning Herald Xenophon, Wilkie slam NRL over pokies fight ABC Online “There are any number of gambling options in the community but none which contribute to the community in the way that the clubs movement does.
Gambling a public health issue – ABC Online
Gambling a public health issue ABC Online TONY EASTLEY: A group of prominent public health experts says problem gambling can cause mental illness and family breakdowns and is one of the most serious public health issues confronting Australia. They have written to the Prime Minister, ..
Industry questions live odds ban benefits – ABC Online
DAWN.com Industry questions live odds ban benefits ABC Online (ABC News: Giulio Saggin) The gambling industry says a ban on promoting betting odds during sports events and broadcasts is unlikely to have an impact on problem gambling . Federal and state gambling ministers yesterday agreed sports fans should not be … Crackdown on sport in-game betting The Daily Telegraph All bets off for sports broadcasters Sydney Morning Herald Promoting live betting odds to be banned, but no end in sight to pokies standoff The Australian Internet-Poker.co.uk – Perth Now all 85 news articles ?
No dice on live odds – ABC Online
Sydney Morning Herald No dice on live odds ABC Online ELIZABETH JACKSON: A ban on the live promotion of betting odds during sports broadcasts is being hailed as a step forward in the fight to curb problem gambling .
Wilkie praises Abbott’s potential: reports – ABC Online
The Age Wilkie praises Abbott's potential: reports ABC Online Asked about his comments, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said she would keep working with Mr Wilkie on problem gambling . “Andrew Wilkie has a particular passion in this area. This is an area we'll keep working on together,” she said.
Casinos need to show more responsibility when it comes to problem gamblers – Las Vegas Weekly
Bookmakersinc.co.uk Casinos need to show more responsibility when it comes to problem gamblers Las Vegas Weekly Plastic jewelry, he insisted, was important to raising awareness of problem gambling , and the company seriously wants to help problem gamblers. That encounter sprang to mind last week because two things happened. First, I strayed accidentally into the …
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