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Gambling
Betting on Harm: Australia’s Wagering Industry and the Case for Advertising Reform
August 24, 2026

Sports betting is deeply woven into Australian sporting culture, generating billions in economic activity while contributing to financial hardship, gambling harm and mental health issues. As advertising reforms seek to curb its growing influence, this article examines whether the industry’s economic benefits outweigh its social costs.

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The Future, Priced In: The Meteoric Rise of Prediction Markets
April 3, 2026

The market knows best, or does it? As major news outlets, sports leagues, and political officials integrate such sentiments into their operations, Join Minh, Maxwell, Tram and Blake as they explore the pertinent question: Are these markets the future of informed investment, or simply glorified casinos enabling insider trading?

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The Price of Success: The Increasing Monetisation of Professional Sports
September 23, 2025

Introduction Once the epitome of perseverance, individual effort, and strength, rampant commercialisation now threatens professional sports’ social image. Powered by aggressive monetisation, gambling, financial misfeasance and bribery are increasingly emblematic…

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The Lure of Gambling, its Hold on Addicts, and the Broader Impacts
October 14, 2024

Did you know that Australians spend the most money per capita on gambling? It’s true that Australians are some of the biggest spenders when it comes to their favourite pastime.…

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The Strategic Depth of Poker: Lessons for Risk Management and Investment Decisions
October 10, 2024

Poker, often misconstrued as merely a game of chance, is far more intricate. Whether aboard 19th-century riverboats on the Mississippi or within the opulent casinos of Monte Carlo, poker has…

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