Welfare cheats who gamble 'will be caught'
The Australian Crime Commission (ACC) is warning welfare cheats who spend their payments at casinos that they will be caught.
View ArticleWomen, more than men, become problem pokie players
A new study has found women are more likely than men to become problem poker machine gamblers.
View ArticleQld extends freeze on new poker machines
The Queensland Government says it does not expect a further two year freeze on new poker machines in hotels will disadvantage the industry.
View ArticleNew laws preserve country racing 'safeguards'
The Queensland Racing chairman says there will be no changes or cutbacks to country racing as a result of new legislation.
View ArticleSalvation Army backs pokie restrictions
The Salvation Army says a $1 bet limit on poker machines would help to address the growing problem of gambling addiction in Townsville.
View ArticleGovernment urged not to put more pokies in Qld
The Queensland Government is under renewed attack over its policy towards poker machines.
View ArticlePolice called in on Cowboys bet plunge
Police are investigating a large amount of money placed in a suspicious bet on the NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and Canterbury Bulldogs.
View ArticleNRL claims betting probe yet to yield result
Allegations that NRL officials are sitting on the results of an investigation into a potential betting scandal have been dismissed by the organisation.
View ArticleBOQ raffle called 'dark day for banking'
The Bank of Queensland (BOQ) is trying to lure new customers by offering tickets in a monthly raffle rather than high interest rates.
View ArticleTabcorp to get $625m gaming renovation grants
Tabcorp has won Qld Government approval for a $625 million makeover of its gaming venues in Brisbane, Townsville and the Gold Coast.
View ArticlePolice release surveillance footage in NRL betting probe
Police have released video footage of four men who they believe may have information regarding an alleged NRL betting scam.
View ArticlePolice seek four men in NRL betting investigation
Police have released footage of four men they believe have crucial information on a controversial NRL game last year.
View ArticleElias not guilty over NRL betting scandal
Former rugby league player John Elias has been found not guilty of charges laid over the NRL betting scandal.
View ArticleTwo-up legalised for Anzac Day in Qld
The Queensland Government and Opposition are both taking credit for legalising two-up on Anzac Day, after the legislation was passed in State Parliament last night.
View ArticleTwo-up legalised for Anzac Day in Qld
The Queensland Government and Opposition are both taking credit for legalising two-up on Anzac Day, after the legislation was passed in State Parliament last night.
View ArticleCold beer but no pokies at pub in Giru
Like many tiny rural towns dotted along the Queensland coast, Giru's economic fortunes are intrinsically linked to the cane crushing season and the seasonal workforce it attracts.
View ArticleThe maths behind winning lotto
Statistician Professor Peter Adams examines the numbers behind winning the lottery.
View ArticleAudit report reveals mistakes distributing gambling taxes
Queensland's auditor-general Andrew Greaves has released a damning assessment of the way gambling taxes are distributed to the state's community groups.
View ArticleWhitsunday Mayor casts doubt on casino viability
The Whitsunday Regional Council says the time is not right for a casino to be built in the region.
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