The Australian government will launch a national self-exclusion register to help people break away from gambling addiction following an alarming report on online gambling risk in the country. From Aug. 21, Australians can access BetStop, a free service that allows people to voluntarily exclude themselves from all licensed online betting companies nationwide. The exclusion period…
Australian Parliamentary Inquiry Calls for Total Ban on Online Gambling Ads in 3 Years
A parliamentary inquiry has proposed that online gambling advertising be prohibited entirely in Australia within three years to reduce gambling harm among the population. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has released a final report on an investigation into online gambling harm. The report found that online gambling was…
The Risks and Lure of Online Gambling for Young Men
Commentary Any resident of Ontario who spends time watching YouTube videos, at least the ones I watch, would have noticed an explosion of ads for online gambling websites that offer the chance to enjoy the casino experience on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. No longer are young men, in particular, limited to betting on their…
Online Gambling to Be Put Under the Microscope
The Australian government will scrutinise online betting and its effect on people with problematic gambling behaviour amid growing concerns about the widespread presence of online gambling platforms in Australians’ lives. The House of Representatives’ social policy and legal affairs committee launched the inquiry into online gambling on Sep. 15 with a stated aim to examine…
Terrible Things People Do for Money: What You Need to Learn
You can laugh if you want. But, growing up, I was into professional wrestling. It was something that my dad was a fan of. So, naturally, this is what we did to bond. Anyway, there was this wrestler named Ted DiBiase whose gimmick was “The Million Dollar” man. And, he had an amazing catchphrase; “Everybody’s…
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