This has been the case for a long time, unfortunately. Australia is even worse than Las Vegas in terms of gambling losses. 20% of the world’s slot machines are in Australia (and they’re widespread in a lot of venues, not just casinos), a huge percentage of Aussies say they’re regular gamblers, and per-capita gambling losses in Australia are far higher than any other country.

Remember. The RSL is a casino, and let’s not kid ourselves that it isn’t.

I will never forgive the ABC for going the clickbait route.

The reasons are: 1- governments will not regulate as it accounts for $7 Billion in tax revenue. 2- sporting organisations receive a considerable amount in advertising revenue.

I am all for banning pokies and casinos though, on balance, they add misery to the world.

If it was banned it would not stop gambling, just have to look to places like China, where offshore gambling is massive.

“The standard human condition is greed and stupidity” - Charlie Munger