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Gambling addiction ‘society’s blind spot’
ALTHOUGH gambling has become part of mainstream society, deeply entrenched within the Aussie culture, it has many losers.
“For most, gambling is fun, but for others a loss can be devastating,” Peninsula Voice chairperson Peter Orton said.
In a bid to highlight gambling’s downside Peninsula Voice has organised a forum next month called Is gambling harm our blind spot?
“Gambling has a built-in addictive component and to break the cycle can be extremely challenging,” Mr Orton said.
“The glib advertising statement that you should gamble responsibly is grossly inadequate for some and illustrates a lack of accountability by betting organisations.”
Gambling seen as blind spot
ALTHOUGH gambling has become part of mainstream society, deeply entrenched within Australian culture, it has many losers.
“For most, gambling is fun, but for others a loss can be devastating,” Peninsula Voice chairperson Peter Orton said.
In a bid to highlight gambling’s downside Peninsula Voice has organised a forum next month called Is gambling harm our blind spot?
“Gambling has a built-in addictive component and to break the cycle can be extremely challenging,” Mr Orton said.
“The glib advertising statement that you should gamble responsibly is grossly inadequate for some and illustrates a lack of accountability by betting organisations.”
Thoroughbred prices bolting as Easter Yearling Sale surpasses $132 million
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This colt topped the Easter Yearling Sale selling for $2.5 million.
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Australian thoroughbred prices have been riding high this year and the Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney was no exception, grossing more than $132 million this week.
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Easter Yearling Sale grossed $132 million, with an average price of $371,236
Easter Yearling Sale included the last of Redoute s Choice progeny
The top price at the sale was a colt by Snitzel which sold for $2.5 million. It was just a spectacular result, said Inglis managing director Mark Webster. We traded $132 million which is the highest turnover since the pre-global financial crisis days in 2008.
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