This paper outlines the main issues that the Commission will consider in its current inquiry into gambling, and provides background information on the industry and its impacts, including: a profile of gambling activity and gamblers in Australia, gambling trends, taxation and regulatory arrangements, current consumer protection and harm minimisation measures.

Since legalised gaming was introduced in Victoria in the early 1990s, the Victorian community has developed many strategies and initiatives to educate and support individuals and communities on gambling issues. This report outlines the findings of a recent research project.

Destination gaming is an emerging concept that does not have a specific recognised meaning. It involves a reconfiguration of supply to fewer, but larger gaming venues. This would mean removing gaming operations from existing venues in an area and establishing large destination gaming venues, either in that same area or in another area. This report...

Prepared for the Independent Gambling Authority in South Australia, this report examines aspects of the relationship between gaming machine technology and problem gambling. It looks at: • whether particular gaming machine games feature more commonly in the play of problem gamblers as compared to recreational gamblers; • whether there are particular characteristics of those games...

Gambling is a part of Australian life and many people derive enjoyment from it. But a minority of Australians (and their families) suffer considerable anguish and hardship - more akin to the experience with alcohol. A balanced industry and policy environment must therefore take both sides of the equation into account, according to the chair...