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Discover 'Losing Streak: How Tasmania was gamed by the gambling industry,' the gripping account that unveils the dark side of poker machines in Tasmania. This compelling book meticulously chronicles the journey of a single company monopolizing every poker machine in the state, revealing the costs to democracy, public finances, and the lives of problem gamblers and their families. With an ISBN of 9781863959100, this B-format paperback from Black Inc., published in 2017, offers 192 pages of in-depth analysis and shocking revelations.
The narrative begins with the dramatic downfall of a premier, transitioning to the bold actions of David Walsh, the visionary behind MONA, who took a stand against the pervasive influence of poker machines and the entrenched political system. Rich with details, 'Losing Streak' exposes broken politics, back-room deals, and the profound consequences of granting one company exclusive rights to Tasmania’s poker machines. This monopoly has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in profits, primarily sourced from vulnerable problem gamblers, siphoned away from essential public services.
'Losing Streak' serves as a meticulous and potent case study on governance failures, offering crucial insights relevant to pokies reform across Australia. Whether you are a researcher, a policymaker, or simply interested in gambling issues, this book is a must-read that sheds light on the urgent need for reform and accountability in the gambling industry. Order now for fast shipping to ensure you don't miss out on this essential read about the challenges facing Tasmania today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863959100
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 192
Description:
A jaw-dropping account of how one company came to own every poker machine in the state of Tasmania - and the cost to democracy, the public purse and problem gamblers and their families.
The story begins with the toppling of a premier, and ends with David Walsh, the man behind MONA, taking an eccentric stand against pokie machines and the political status quo. It is a story of broken politics and back-room deals. It shows how giving one company the licence to all the poker machines in Tasmania has led to several hundred million dollars of profits (mainly from problem gamblers) being diverted from public use, through a series of questionable and poorly understood deals. Losing Streak is a meticulous, compelling case study in governance failure, which has implications for pokies reform throughout Australia.
The narrative begins with the dramatic downfall of a premier, transitioning to the bold actions of David Walsh, the visionary behind MONA, who took a stand against the pervasive influence of poker machines and the entrenched political system. Rich with details, 'Losing Streak' exposes broken politics, back-room deals, and the profound consequences of granting one company exclusive rights to Tasmania’s poker machines. This monopoly has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in profits, primarily sourced from vulnerable problem gamblers, siphoned away from essential public services.
'Losing Streak' serves as a meticulous and potent case study on governance failures, offering crucial insights relevant to pokies reform across Australia. Whether you are a researcher, a policymaker, or simply interested in gambling issues, this book is a must-read that sheds light on the urgent need for reform and accountability in the gambling industry. Order now for fast shipping to ensure you don't miss out on this essential read about the challenges facing Tasmania today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863959100
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 192
Description:
A jaw-dropping account of how one company came to own every poker machine in the state of Tasmania - and the cost to democracy, the public purse and problem gamblers and their families.
The story begins with the toppling of a premier, and ends with David Walsh, the man behind MONA, taking an eccentric stand against pokie machines and the political status quo. It is a story of broken politics and back-room deals. It shows how giving one company the licence to all the poker machines in Tasmania has led to several hundred million dollars of profits (mainly from problem gamblers) being diverted from public use, through a series of questionable and poorly understood deals. Losing Streak is a meticulous, compelling case study in governance failure, which has implications for pokies reform throughout Australia.