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A mechanism to limit the losses of problem gamblers: Explainer on 06 September

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A mechanism to limit the losses of problem gamblers, a reduction in the number of poker machines, and a total advertising ban are the key recommendations in a new report on “how Australia should prevent gambling harm” The Grattan Institute report finds Australians are prolific gamblers with average annual losses of just over $1600 per adult. [[$1635]] Poker machines account for the biggest single source of losses, Here are more details on this via the “Explainer” today


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By Greg Dyett

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A mechanism to limit the losses of problem gamblers, a reduction in the number of poker machines, and a total advertising ban are the key recommendations in a new report on “how Australia should prevent gambling harm” The Grattan Institute report finds Australians are prolific gamblers with average annual losses of just over $1600 per adult. [[$1635]] Poker machines account for the biggest single source of losses, Here are more details on this via the “Explainer” today



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