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Bishops join push to block legalised gambling in Thailand
Catholic bishops in Thailand have allied with opposition parties to ask the government to abandon a bill that aims to legalise gambling, reportedly to attract investment and bolster tourism. Source: UCA News.
Under-age gamblers losing $18.4 million a year
Australians under the legal gambling age are losing a staggering $18.4 million a year to gambling. Source: SBS News.
More money lost to gambling than is spent on aged care, report finds
Australians are losing more money to gambling each year than the federal Government spends on aged care and almost as much as it spends on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new report has found. Source: The Guardian.
Government under pressure to enact gambling reforms before election
The Greens have pledged to help the Albanese Government pass legislation to limit gambling advertising this week, challenging Labor to enact wagering reforms that were shelved late last year. Source: The Guardian.
Faith leaders unite against gambling ads
Catholic agencies have supported the Victorian Council of Churches in urging the Albanese Government to give parliamentarians a conscience vote on a complete ban on gambling advertising in Australia. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Vulnerable Australians ‘force-fed’ gambling, alcohol ads on Facebook
Vulnerable Australians at high risk of gambling and alcohol issues are being “force fed” Facebook ads for that content, with experts claiming they are being targeted by social media marketing. Source: The Guardian.
Government considers ban on betting signs in stadiums
The federal government has told anti-gambling groups it wants a ban on in-stadium electronic sideline advertisements common during AFL and NRL games in an effort to mollify Labor backbenchers pressing for a more comprehensive halt to betting promotions. Source: ABC News.
Grattan Institute report calls for complete ban on gambling ads
Australia has the highest gambling losses in the world, according to a new report that calls on governments to stand up to “vested interests” and implement a complete ban on gambling ads. Source: ABC News.
Faith leaders unite to call for conscience vote on gambling ad ban
Several Canberra-based ecumenical leaders have lent their support to a push for a conscience vote in Parliament on the potential full ban of gambling advertising in Australia. Source: Catholic Voice.