The brutal reality is that it seems there has to be an acceptable level of harm.
We dissect the big news stories and key industry topics of the day, offering our measured, but often pointed, perspective. We also speak to key industry players - developers and casinos.
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While we have a lot of insights articles, these are currently the most talked about.
The brutal reality is that it seems there has to be an acceptable level of harm.
We hate to say we told you so, but we did.
The impending implementation of stake limits is likely to have significant ramifications for the industry.
By appointing the OHID the government is running the risk of accusations of bias from the industry and potentially squeezing the profits margins of smaller casinos.
The press release claims that operators “prioritise profit over safety” and the lead author states that “the industry is out of control”.
As well as encouraging harmful gambling and potentially facilitating criminal activity, black market casinos threaten the legitimate gambling industry.
