Will blocking illegal offshore sites help Australians kick gambling?

Banning unregulated foreign gambling websites is only a small step to helping Australians throw less money away and reducing the harm caused to families and society as a result.

Pokies, guns and money

The strong-arm tactics used by Australia’s gambling industry to maximise their profits and evade social responsibility resemble those of the National Rifle Association in the United States of America.

The great poker machine charity con

Gambling operators often trumpet their funding of “good causes”, but research in Victoria suggests the charitable giving claimed by operators to reap tax benefits falls far short of their claims.

Micro-betting snares more vulnerable Australians

The increasing popularity of ‘micro-betting’ poses a threat to the integrity of major sports as well as the wallets of Australia’s increasing numbers of online gamblers.

Australia has a long way to go on responsible gambling

Even with responsible gambling measures in place, excessive gambling remains a problem in Australia and has a significant cost to both individuals and society.

Online transactions blur the boundaries between gaming and gambling

In-game purchasing systems, such as ‘loot boxes’, in popular online games resemble gambling and may pose financial risks for vulnerable players, according to gambling psychology researchers at the University of Adelaide.