Calls for action to tackle North’s problem with gambling machines … – Derry Now

Last night, the BBC NI Spotlight programme considered the impact of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) in Northern Ireland. The programme revealed that the PSNI are seeking a prosecution against a bookmaker for operating an FOBT beyond the stakes and prizes allowed under the law in Northern Ireland. A spokesperson for CARE (Christian Action Research…

Queensland election: Labor’s costings aim to hit wealthy to curb state debt – ABC Local

Labor has unveiled a Robin Hood-style plan to hike taxes on wealthy landowners, luxury car buyers and interstate online gambling companies to keep a lid on Queensland’s nation-leading state debt. Treasurer Curtis Pitt released Labor’s election costings on Thursday two days before the election insisting the “new revenue measures” would hit only a well-heeled…