| Description |
1 online resource (60 pages) : color illustrations. |
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data file rda |
| Series |
Issues in society ; v. 332 |
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Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 332.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Australia is a nation of keen punters - about 70% of Australians participated in some form of gambling in the past year. Gambling takes many forms, including lotteries and 'scratchies', electronic gaming machines ('pokies'), casino-based table games, sports wagering and online gaming. Latest estimates claim about 115,000 Australians are classified as 'problem gamblers' with a further 280,000 people being at 'moderate risk'. Gambling can seriously affect many aspects of an individual's life; it can also affect family members, friends and carers. This title looks at the latest government initiat. |
| Contents |
Chapter 1 -- Gambling regulation in Australia; Chapter 2 -- Dealing with problem gambling; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index. |
| Subject |
Gambling -- Australia.
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Gambling -- Government policy -- Australia.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General.
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Gambling. (OCoLC)fst00937372
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Gambling -- Government policy.
(OCoLC)fst00937389
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Australia. (OCoLC)fst01204543
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| Added Author |
Healey, Justin.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Gambling problems. Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2011 9781921507571 (OCoLC)730050511 |
| ISBN |
9781921507588 (electronic bk.) |
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1921507586 (electronic bk.) |
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