My inspiration for sharing the following information was a column written by Joel Janisewski, director of the volunteer center and community listening for United Way of Lancaster County, and published
Australia’s Alliance for Gambling Reform completes CEO search Share
The Board of the
Alliance for Gambling Reform, one of the most prominent responsible gambling awareness organisations in Australia, has appointed
Gordon Ramsay as its new CEO.
Prior to joining the Alliance, Ramsay championed a gambling reform agenda as Attorney General of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) between 2016 and 2020, resulting in a 20% reduction in poker machines – known colloquially as ‘pokies’.
In addition, Ramsay oversaw the establishment of a pathway for ongoing reviews of Australia’s gaming legislation with a range of ‘substantial regulatory improvements’.
“Gordon brings a wealth of experience that will further the Alliance’s work with our partners and community to reduce gambling harm, which is one of the most pressing public health issues we face as Australians,” said
Former pro-poker player turns the tables on gambling
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Before he was 25, former professional poker player Philip Newall wrote two books on Limit Hold âEm poker and bought two houses with cash.
His future wasnât in the cards, though. Now 33 and a behavioural economist, Dr Newall has published new research which shows gambling can make you unhappy, sleepless and lose your house.
Philip Newall used to play poker professionally â now he is an academic studying gambling.
Credit:James Brickwood
A 10 per cent increase in spending on gambling doubles a personâs chance of missing a mortgage payment, found a study published this month in the journal