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ATM Ban Helps Problem Gamblers – Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th September 2013 - 
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An independent evaluation of the banning of ATMs at Victorian gaming venues has found that problem gamblers have significantly reduced their spending on gaming machines…

Coalition ‘Problem Gambling’ Policy: Putting the Fox in Charge of the Henhouse?

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 27th August 2013 - 
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The Coalition policy (on gambling) is highly risk averse. It poses no threat to the gambling industry and proposes no effective reforms says Dr.Charles Livingstone a Senior…

New Chair for Responsible Gambling Council

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th August 2013 - 
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The Victorian Government says the appointment of lawyer and business leader John Walter as the new Chair of the Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council will…

Young Aborigines Concerned about Alcohol, Drugs & Gambling

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th May 2013 - 
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Young Aboriginal people feel more unsafe in their communities and are more likely to be concerned about the impact of alcohol, drugs and gambling than young non-Aboriginals,…

Problem Gambling Among Young People on the Rise – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th February 2013 - 
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There has been a rapid rise in problem gambling among young men driven by dramatic growth in online sports betting, according to the Australian Medical Association.…

CEO Announced for Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 22nd August 2012 - 
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Human resources management expert, Serge Sardo has been appointed to lead what is described as Australia’s first independent body dedicated to preventing and…

Vic Gambling Foundation Preempts Inquiry

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 - 
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The Victorian Government has launched the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation The Victorian Government has launched the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation…

Lotterywest Raises Record Return for WA Community

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd July 2012 - 
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Lottery punters in Western Australia have delivered a record of almost $260 million to local charities. Lotterywest, which conducts lotteries on behalf of the State Government,…

Problem Gambling Inquiry For Victoria

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th June 2012 - 
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The Victorian Government is to conduct an inquiry into problem gambling The Victorian Coalition Government is to conduct an inquiry into the economic and social costs…

Pokies ‘Losses’ Greater in Disadvantaged Areas – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th April 2012 - 
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UnitingCare Australia, the national body for community services in the Uniting Church, has called for “tighter consumer protection measures” on poker…

NSW Churches Target Windsor Over Pokie Reform

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th March 2012 - 
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Local Churches in the Federal electorate of New England in New South Wales have delivered 1000 signed postcards to local Federal member, independent Tony Windsor, in what…

Pokie Compromise a Setback – NFP

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd January 2012 - 
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Welfare Not for Profit, UnitingCare Australia, has expressed deep disappoint that Federal politicians were unable to agree to evidence based poker machine reform, and…

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