Is the current debate around gambling ad bans feeling a bit familiar? It’s reminiscent of previous efforts by the masters of spin themselves.
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The argument that we need to protect sports gambling ads to look after the interests of giant media brands has little merit. Losing this revenue would hurt, but the industry would be able to adapt.
Lobbyists for Australia’s gambling sector argue advertising isn’t normalising the practice to children and that any ban would force people to bet illegally. Results here and globally say otherwise.
Reports indicate the government is considering watering down gambling ad bans proposed by an inquiry. If these are correct, it would be a win for powerful vested interests.
The US has a long history of sports betting scandals.
The legalization and ease of online sports betting is fueling a rise in gambling disorders among young people.
The rise of sports betting has made gambling addiction a bigger issue on college campuses, but there are steps universities can take to address it.
Artificial intelligence and augmented reality tools are upping the stakes when it comes to online sports betting.
Humans have attempted to understand and treat mental illness for centuries – from ancient Greek medicine, Middle Ages exorcisms and the rise of asylums, to modern medical breakthroughs.
The new UK white paper reforming the gambling laws for the digital age says nothing about one of the most concerning new developments in this field in the past 20 years.
The UK has a gambling problem but some of its neighbours could provide inspiration on how to prevent gambling harms.
New technology, big jackpots and rubbery regulation means bingo’s friendly reputation is due for a rethink.
Many countries have done much more to reduce gambling-related harm than we have in Australia.
It is possible to ‘gamble responsibly’, with these handy tips. But if you can’t, there’s help.
Matt Hancock wants a new levy to tackle gambling harms, but it’s a lost opportunity unless you spend it the right way.
There’s a strong case to ban gambling as it’s rapidly becoming a public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa.
New research has found that more than a third of Australian sports gamblers are making micro-bets using offshore operators. And this type of betting is strongly linked to problem gambling.
When you engage in recreational gambling, you’re not simply playing against the odds – you’re battling an enemy trained in the art of deceit and subterfuge who uses human nature against you.
Online gambling collects a huge amount of data. But instead of personalising offers to keep you hooked, real-time data can be used to prevent problematic gambling behaviour.
That the government has finally moved to limit the damage is welcome, but there is much still to do.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor, School of Business and Tourism, Southern Cross University
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Professor of Anthropology, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Research Fellow, Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, Australian National University
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Professor of Social Science, University of Glasgow
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Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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Lecturer in the School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol
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Director of the International Gaming Research Unit and Professor of Behavioural Addiction, Nottingham Trent University
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Principal Academic in Psychology, Bournemouth University
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Emeritus Professor in Public Health, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, University of Waterloo
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Senior Lecturer (Geographic Information Systems), Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
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Associate Professor in Digital Media, Murdoch University
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Executive Dean for the Faculty of Science and Technology and Professor of Software Engineering, Bournemouth University
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Academic Program Director (Health), The University of Melbourne
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Principal Research Fellow, CQUniversity Australia
