Journal article
Distinctive features of the Australian gambling industry and problems faced by Australian women gamblers
Tourism Analysis, Vol.14(6), pp.867-876
2009
Abstract
The money generated by state and territory governments from various gambling activities in Australia represents about 12% of their individual tax revenues. Gamblers using Australia's 188,000 electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in hotels and clubs spent AU$9.55 billion (US$8.02 billion) in 2003-04. In recent years, the Australian gambling industry has experienced significant changes, particularly in terms of the increased participation of women in the industry. This article highlights those features of the Australian gambling industry that make it unique, including the effects that casinos and EGMs have had on Australian society and, in particular, on Australian women. The article concludes by providing nine recommendations including support groups, clocks, jogger cards, and education, to help reduce problem gambling among Australian women.
Details
- Title
- Distinctive features of the Australian gambling industry and problems faced by Australian women gamblers
- Authors
- Timothy J Lee (Author)
- Publication details
- Tourism Analysis, Vol.14(6), pp.867-876
- Publisher
- Cognizant Communication Corporation
- Date published
- 2009
- DOI
- 10.3727/108354210X12645141401467
- ISSN
- 1083-5423
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450743302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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