Today, the online betting industry is worth an estimated $74 billion US globally per year, and rising. Surprisingly, online betting in Australia got its start in the outback town of Alice Springs. Decades later, these companies are spending millions on advertising during sports broadcasts, raising concerns about potential gambling harm.
Guest: Drew Rooke, freelance writer and journalists, author of One Last Spin: the power and peril of the pokies.
Source: abc.net.au
George Barham, an accomplished journalist and avid gambling enthusiast, serves as the esteemed Editor-in-Chief at fly-to-australia.com, Australia’s leading source for comprehensive gambling news and insights. With an unwavering passion for both the written word and the ever-evolving world of betting and gaming, George brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the helm of our editorial team.
