{"id":230292,"date":"2022-09-05T07:24:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T12:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=230292"},"modified":"2022-09-07T15:52:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T20:52:43","slug":"gambling-losses-in-australia-lead-to-push-for-gambling-harm-regulator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/gambling-losses-in-australia-lead-to-push-for-gambling-harm-regulator\/","title":{"rendered":"Gambling Losses in Australia Lead To Push for Gambling Harm Regulator"},"content":{"rendered":"

Slot machines in Australia have always been a popular topic of debate. New research that shows Australians lost AU$11.4 billion (US$7.73 billion) in a single year playing them will only intensify that debate.<\/p>\n

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A gambler plays the “50 Lions” slot machine. Slots are once again coming under fire in Australia following a report of the amount of money gamblers lost playing them. (Image: AAP<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Monash University\u2019s Gambling and Social Determinants Unit conducted the study, focusing on slot machines, or what the Aussies call pokies<\/a>, in clubs, bars, and other locations.<\/p>\n

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It found that more than 3.3 million people used pokies in Queensland, New South Wales (NSW), South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania last year and so far this year. Their average losses of AU$3,429 (US$2,323) now have gambling opponents calling for a permanent gambling harm regulator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The result showed potential for significant revenue. But they\u2019re also good for anti-gambling groups since they give this more ammunition to fight for control over how consumers spend their money.<\/p>\n

Pokie Popularity Down Under<\/h2>\n

Tim Costello of the Alliance for Gambling Reform highlighted the study in a renewed call for more government intervention. CPA Australia, however, asserted in a report last year that just \u201c170,000 Australian adults experience problems due to gambling addiction.\u201d This only equates to roughly 0.006% of the entire population.<\/p>\n

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In Victoria, consumers lost over AU$2.2 billion (US$1.5 billion) in the research period. This is around AU$2,822 (US$1,913) per consumer that used a slot machine. However, there were higher losses in NSW, where consumers presumably gave up AU$5.43 billion (US$3.68 billion).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The only state that didn\u2019t see losses was Western Australia. This is because it has no slots in bars and other non-casino venues.<\/p>\n

More Control Over Consumer Spending<\/h2>\n

Costello is among those at the forefront of a push for a national gambling harm regulator. It\u2019s a concept that works on paper, but probably not so much in real life.<\/p>\n

NSW, Victoria, and other states have their own gaming regulators. Money laundering concerns and company mismanagement on the part of Crown Resorts<\/a> and Star Entertainment forced states to enhance their regulatory efforts.<\/p>\n

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Victoria now has the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). It will now consistently take a closer look at all gaming operations. A spokesperson with the government said it will ensure operators comply with strengthened gambling harm regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The same is true in NSW, where the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) begins its oversight today. It takes over for the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority and told 9News<\/em> that it promises to be \u201ca lot more vigilant\u201d going forward.<\/p>\n

In addition, according to Australia\u2019s Federal Social Services Minister, Amanda Rishworth, the federal government can\u2019t do more. The current federal gambling legislation structure in the country prevents the federal government from extending its reach. This is because the law gives the responsibility to the individual states.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Slot machines in Australia have always been a popular topic of debate. New research that shows Australians lost AU$11.4 billion (US$7.73 billion) in a single year playing them will only intensify that debate. Monash University\u2019s Gambling and Social Determinants Unit conducted the study, focusing on slot machines, or what the Aussies call pokies, in clubs, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":230295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,69293],"tags":[81985,82111],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGambling Losses in Australia Lead To Push for Gambling Harm Regulator - Casino.org<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Slot machines in Australia have always been a popular topic of debate. 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