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Good article in today's AFR detailing the AFL over reliance on gambling revenue and their cynical and rank hypocrisy when they support causes like "Carlton respects".

Behind a pathway so apologies.

 
Good article in today's AFR detailing the AFL over reliance on gambling revenue and their cynical and rank hypocrisy when they support causes like "Carlton respects".

Behind a pathway so apologies.

As always large corporations care most about $$$$, but want to give the vibe they care about societal issues, but will NEVER give up the money, unless forced to with enough scrutiny
 
Good article in today's AFR detailing the AFL over reliance on gambling revenue and their cynical and rank hypocrisy when they support causes like "Carlton respects".

Behind a pathway so apologies.

Isn't 'Carlton Respects' an anti domestic violence message?

Not sure what you are getting at.
 
This is similar to companies that come out during pride month and NAIDOC week and crap on about how inclusive they are, yet as soon as these events are over they couldn't give a shit. All that matters in the end is the bottom line.

AFL can go on about whatever causes it likes, but it could never give up those sweet gambling dollars.
 

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Huge link between financial stress and difficulty coming about from gambling addiction and domestic violence
We can't just accept a narrative that the gambing made me do it.

At some point you have to take responsibility for your actions, even though you may have a stressful environment.

Also don't believe we have to put blanket bans on things like gambling just because there are a minority of people who gamble who have trouble controlling their violent tendencies.
 
We can't just accept a narrative that the gambing made me do it.

At some point you have to take responsibility for your actions, even though you may have a stressful environment.

Also don't believe we have to put blanket bans on things like gambling just because there are a minority of people who gamble who have trouble controlling their violent tendencies.

The AFL is a not for profit…. And dont pay tax…. Our taxes pay billions helping people with mental health which some can be caused by gambling.
If the AFL wants to take money from Gambling then they can start paying tax
 

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As always large corporations care most about $$$$, but want to give the vibe they care about societal issues, but will NEVER give up the money, unless forced to with enough scrutiny

ABC has a story on Albo refusing to listen to backbenchers and warning them on speaking out for gambling reforms. Including reforms their own committees recommended.

Everyone in positions of power loves gambling. They love the money and they love the power. And Albo has abdolute power.

ABC even makes Trump references which Albo wont like. But is true. From Good Bloke(tm) to Autocracat in a very short time.
 
At least with Pokies you actually have to leave your house and travel.

Being able to bet at home on your phone is a horrible horrible decision and should be banned.

That has always been my argument too.

Is it simply because one has ruined people's lives for way longer?

The ability to gamble 24/7 from your phone is far more problematic than visiting a venue and using a physical machine.
 
That has always been my argument too.

Is it simply because one has ruined people's lives for way longer?

The ability to gamble 24/7 from your phone is far more problematic than visiting a venue and using a physical machine.
Yep. But they'd do it anyway. They'd still go in and gamble.
 

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