A cap on gambling?

THE Sydney Morning Herald debates the pros and cons of gambling in Australia and suggests a way of curbing the losses.

The article talks about the use of smart cards in Norway which limit the amount a gambler can lose in a day.

It also makes a valid point on implementing clocks in Casinos to give a ‘more reality, less fantasy’ feel.

Very interesting, read more…

Addicts diverted to gambling

QUITING gambling in Australia has until now been made even harder with addicts who have been looking for help being diverted to a gambling advertisement page.

Problem gamblers who have been looking for website gamblersanonymous.com.au have instead been transfered to a website containing little more than advertisements for Australia’s big betting agencies: Sportsbet, Centrebet, Sportingbet and IASbet.

Read more of the article on the Stuff website….