Randwick man seeks help for gambling addiction as public response falters
A Randwick man emailed the prime minister in mid-2024 seeking help for his gambling addiction, attributed to pervasive poker machines in NSW. Eleven public servants took over 12 weeks to craft a response, which ultimately acknowledged his struggles but sidestepped key issues. The government's focus on optics has drawn criticism amid rising poker machine losses and minimal reform progress.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 19:11 UTC
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