Gambling harm minimisation
Report
Roadmap for gaming reform
The report makes 30 recommendations to government concerning the implementation of cashless gaming in New South Wales, calling for the implementation of a mandatory statewide account-based gaming system by 2028. It proposes a phased implementation of reforms over 4-5 years with a focus on gambling harm minimisation and anti-money laundering measures.
Journal article
The Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling
This Commission conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the global prevalence of gambling participation, including any risk gambling, gambling disorder, and problematic gambling in adults and adolescents. It found the harms to health and wellbeing that result from gambling are more substantial than previously understood.
Working paper
Gambling reform in the ACT, 2016–2024: what impact on gaming machine expenditure?
This paper outlines the reforms to electronic gaming machine (EGM) operations in the ACT between 2016 and 2024. It begins by detailing the two parliamentary agreements from 2016 and 2020, along with the reform agendas they introduced. The most significant reform during this period was a reduction in the number of EGMs.
Report
A better bet: how Australia should prevent gambling harm
Australia has the highest gambling losses in the world. This report argues Australia should ban gambling ads and introduce loss limits on pokies and online betting to stop the industry causing more harm. This report recommends a multi-pronged strategy to prevent gambling harm.
Discussion paper
Strategy to prevent and minimise gambling harm 2025/26 to 2027/28: consultation document
The Gambling Act 2003 (the Act) sets out requirements for an ‘integrated problem gambling strategy focused on public health’. This consultation paper seeks comment on the proposed direction and content of a draft Strategy on mental health and addiction and includes: the problem definition and needs assessment; the strategic plan; the service plan including the...