Ladbrokes fine just a slap on the wrist, gambling predators must be dragged into line

“I welcome the decision by the Northern Territory Racing Commission to fine Ladbrokes the maximum $78,540 for breaching its licence and failing to limit damage caused by former financial adviser…

Gambling industry money silences Government and Opposition

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the below question during Question Time. See above video for full question and response. “Prime Minister Sportsbet donated to…

Wilkie challenges Prime Minister to drive national gambling reform

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the following in Question Time. Please check against delivery. Prime Minister the Productivity Commission recommends mandatory poker machine pre-commitment…

Effective poker machine reform within sight

“I applaud the NSW Cabinet’s reported decision to support Premier Perrottet’s gambling reforms, which includes mandating cashless gambling on poker machines,” Mr Wilkie said. “The proposal would see pubs and…

Loot Boxes Bill introduced to Parliament

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, recently introduced the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Loot Boxes) Bill 2022, which introduces mandatory classifications for video games with gambling type features.…

Star scandal highlights need for national inquiry and regulator

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the NSW Independent Casino Commission’s decision to suspend Star Entertainment Group’s Sydney casino licence and hit them with a $100 million fine.…

Crime Commission slams clubs and pubs, recommends mandatory anti-money laundering card

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined Rev Tim Costello AO to discuss the NSW Crime Commission’s damning findings into money laundering in clubs and pubs. “The damning report by…

Gambling advertising changes a welcome start to reform

The Federal Government’s changes to gambling advertising are welcome and a good start to the widespread reform urgently needed. Stronger and varied messaging, and more effective presentation, for example bigger…

Crown fine more proof it should lose its casino licences

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the decision by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) to fine Crown Casino a record $120 million for failing to prevent…