Gambling reforms "like putting Dracula in charge of a blood bank" + finding God and gains
· 31 min
Episode Gambling reforms "like putting Dracula in charge of a blood bank" + finding God and gains
What happens when the gym becomes a place of worship? We meet the young guys in Melbourne who're coming together to lift weights and pray.
Plus, legislation aimed at stopping gambling harm is set to pass Parliament this week. But is it strong enough?
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01:00 - Labor strikes a deal to pass gambling reform
23:10 - The young men finding God in the gym
Guests:
• Kai Cantwell, CEO of Responsible Wagering Australia • Mark Kempster, Gambling Reform Advocate
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