#gambling — Public Fediverse posts

There are only 3 types of ex-gamblers:

The dead gambler
The lost-it-all gambler
The post-fever gambler

And only the third type genuinely quit gambling.

#gambling

I’m always going New York Yankees for win. But Brewers for win strong bet and so is Guardians. Dodgers are ok pick for win and so is Red Sox. Royals are good long shot pick.

#newyorkyankees #mlb #MLBBetting #Gambling𝕏 #betting #wagering #sportsbetting #gambling

Pagcor imposes P1-M fine on gambling firm linked to Ivana Alawi iPhone giveaway

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/technology/pagcor-fines-gambling-firm-link-ivana-alawi-iphone-giveaway/

‘Absurd’: children to see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032 in transition period condemned by Pocock https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/24/gambling-sport-logos-jerseys-pocock-labor #Gambling #AustralianPolitics #AnthonyAlbanese #LiberalParty #DavidPocock #AustraliaNews

‘Absurd’: children to see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032 in transition period condemned by Pocock
By Henry Belot and Josh Butler

Government says it hopes clubs will end jersey deals with wagering companies earlier, but calls it a commercial decision

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/24/gambling-sport-logos-jerseys-pocock-labor

#Gambling #Australianpolitics #AnthonyAlbanese #Liberalparty #DavidPocock #Australianews #TheGuardian #HenryBelot #JoshButler

David Pocock on the ‘real betrayal’ of Labor’s deal on gambling reforms - podcast
By Presented by Tom McIlroy. The executive producer of Australian Politics is Allison Chan

This week, the Albanese government passed major reforms to online gambling advertising and deep cuts to rein in NDIS spending – all with the Coalition’s support.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/aug/23/david-pocock-on-the-real-betrayal-of-labors-deal-on-gambling-reforms-full-story-podcast

#Australianpolitics #DavidPocock #Laborparty #Gambling #TheGuardian #PresentedbyTomMcIlroyTheexecutiveproducerofAustralianPoliticsisAllisonChan

The major parties several chances to meet the moment. Instead they chose to safeguard their collective mediocrity | Zoe Daniel
By Zoe Daniel

Labor and the Coalition united three times to defy the expressed desire of the voters; on gambling, on disability and on the power of the tech companies

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/23/the-major-parties-had-several-chances-to-meet-the-moment-instead-they-chose-to-safeguard-their-collective-mediocrity

#Gambling #Australianpolitics #AnthonyAlbanese #AngusTaylor #Laborparty #Nationalparty #Liberalparty #TheGuardian #ZoeDaniel

Their job is to influence politicians. An MP warns they can be powerful enemies
By Mark Willacy, Lesley Robinson, and Dylan Welch

Inside Parliament House, hundreds of lobbyists freely roam the corridors advocating for corporate interests. Critics say it's a problem.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/canberra-lobbyists-outnumber-federal-politicians/106998624

#Lobbying #GovernmentandPolitics #Gambling #Parliament #MarkWillacy #LesleyRobinson #DylanWelch

'the theory of probability was originally developed by analysing games of chance. I think this might be an original sin, because when you think about it, a casino is a very strange environment for thinking about chance and risk'

#probability #informationTheory #economics #gambling

https://backofmind.substack.com/p/a-casino-is-a-funny-place

Former Liberal MP condemns Coalition for backing gambling reforms that ‘let down’ vulnerable Australians
By Josh Butler

Jenny Ware, member of inquiry that recommended wagering advertising ban, says ‘public health crisis’ demands stronger response from major parties

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/21/liberal-mp-condemns-coalition-backing-labor-gambling-reforms

#Gambling #Australianews #Coalition #Laborparty #Australianpolitics #TheGuardian #JoshButler

Former Liberal MP condemns Coalition for backing gambling reforms that ‘let down’ vulnerable Australians https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/21/liberal-mp-condemns-coalition-backing-labor-gambling-reforms #Gambling #AustraliaNews #Coalition #LaborParty #AustralianPolitics

"Lawmakers Demand Online Betting Guardrails After California Wildfire Prediction Market. In response to an estimated $1.3 million in bets placed predicting the outcome of the California wildfires, lawmakers are urging platforms to impose guardrails wildfire-related event contracts":
https://lamag.com/environment/wildfires/lawmakers-demand-online-betting-guardrails-after-california-wildfire-prediction-market/
#Profiting from #NaturalDisasters #gambling

Geraldine’s Gobby Gambling 🎰 [Sponsored Post]

Welcome to Geraldine’s Gobby Gambling. Hi. I’m Geraldine. I run Geraldine’s Gobby Gambling where you can come and gamble your life savings away like God intended.

I set up this establishment on a shoestring budget but it don’t show. So. Come on down. Have fun. Play the slots and drink and gamble and get into fights. I run this establishment, me. Eeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Gambling and Rambling at Geraldine’s

First thing you’ll know about when you step into my gambling shop is that this gambling shot got sticky carpets. Not sure when that happened because we only opened six weeks ago and that carpet were brand new and now its gone all gross and stuff and it’s ruined me pumps. I went for a proper aggressive 1970s geometric carpet with high-traffic patches down down to the bare plywood complete with damp underlay. It’s mandatory for gambling shops. But why is it sticky?!?

Anyway, yeah, you’ll also notice the many signs I’ve nailed all over the gaff:

• Stop tapping the glass
• NO! The fruit machine ISN’T rigged!!
• No change given without purchase
• I don’t know why the carpet is sticky
• NO REFUNDS

We have five bouncers on the door too because I am not having no nonsense on the doors or in my store. You hear? We open at 10am and then we close at 1am. If you are still in the property by 1:01am then the bouncers are legally obliged to start smacking you around the head with heavy furniture and their fists. You have been warned.

Mainly I just want you to come here and spend your money and fritter away whatever paltry savings you have got on stupid sports events. So long as I can line my pockets I do not care where you are at to be honest. But if you speak to me nicely in the store and I am not too drunk or whatever, then you might get a smile out of me.

Try and Have Some Fun at the Lukewarm Bar Here at Geraldine’s Gobby Gambling

Okay we done and got a bar here as well and it has drinks in it so if you want a drink while you’re gambling away your life’s savings then we do that. The bar is called Lukewarm because we have got this problem with the fridges and freezers and we haven’t got no ice so that means all the drinks are at room temperature except during winter because when it is naturally that cold the drinks are a bit chillier (we have not got no heating by the way).

Some of the drinks we got on our drinks menu is like this:

• Lukewarm beer from tap
• Lukewarm beer from cans
• Lukewarm cokes
• Lukewarm spirts
• Lukewarm wine (red and white)
• Lambrini (lukewarm)

So, again, just to reiterate, we don’t got fridges installed so bring your own ice in a bucket or something if you want stuff to be chilled. Heating it stuck on 40 degrees at the moment so yeah you might want to bring ice. Otherwise everything will be lukewarm because, as previously indicated, we got problems with the fridges and ice box and all that. Yes it is a bit rank but what am I supposed to do? Just drink your drinks and shut up.

Researchers at Anti-Corruption Data Collective report > 150 "Orca" wallets on Polymarket may have traded on inside U.S. military information, pocketing >$8M.

Researchers looked at Polymarket bets through May 5 to identify "long-shot" bets of at least $2,500 placed cumulatively in an hour or less on an ​outcome with odds of 35% or less.

Orca wallets frequently appear, trade and disappear. https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/more-than-150-polymarket-wallets-may-have-traded-military-secrets-research-finds-2026-08-20/ #Polymarket #Bets #Gambling #InsiderTrading #MilitarySecrets #PredictionMarkets #ACDC #OrcaWallets #Blockchain

Australians will soon be able to block all online gambling ads. How will it actually work?
By Josh Butler

The plan is for anyone to be able to put their name, email address or phone number on the register and never see any gambling ads on any online

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/21/australians-will-soon-be-able-to-block-all-online-gambling-ads-how-will-it-actually-work

#Gambling #Australianpolitics #Australianews #Laborparty #Socialmedia #TheGuardian #JoshButler

Albanese lying through his teeth about gambling reform, still running his bullshit strawman argument that he needs to 'protect people who just want to have a flutter on a Saturday', and saying 'I haven't sat down with the gambling industry', presumably because he's standing up whenever he's taking instructions from Peter V'Landys in his box at Randwick.

#LaborValues #Gambling #AusPol

Lambie sparks veterans debate as Labor strikes deals
By Courtney Gould

This week Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie shared her health struggles while the government and Coalition were busy making deals and One Nation launched a debate about cigarettes.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/jacqui-lambie-veterans-labor-deals-gambling-ndis-cigarettes/107046758

#FederalParliament #FederalGovernment #Veterans #Gambling #OneNation #CourtneyGould

A ‘shiny, dangling carrot’ lured Jesse into gambling. He says Labor’s reform won’t stop others being sucked in https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2026/aug/20/gambling-reforms-sports-betting-addiction-vip-managers-jesse-murphy-ntwnfb #Gambling #AustraliaNews #AustralianPolitics #LaborParty

A ‘shiny, dangling carrot’ lured Jesse into gambling. He says Labor’s reform won’t stop others being sucked in
By Henry Belot

The government says it’s stopping ‘the most toxic’ gambling company strategies. Former addicts say it will do ‘absolutely nothing’

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2026/aug/20/gambling-reforms-sports-betting-addiction-vip-managers-jesse-murphy-ntwnfb

#Gambling #Australianews #Australianpolitics #Laborparty #TheGuardian #HenryBelot

I've seen my fair share of #AI #slop but this attempt to get #outdoor enthusiasts into online #gambling (while sitting at the campfire?!) is some next level bullshit.

Peta Murphy called for gambling reform three years ago. Her husband says Labor’s changes fall ‘well short’ https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/19/peta-murphy-called-for-gambling-reform-three-years-ago-her-husband-says-labors-changes-fall-well-short #Gambling #AustraliaNews #LaborParty #AustralianPolitics

Peta Murphy called for gambling reform three years ago. Her husband says Labor’s changes fall ‘well short’
By Josh Butler

The government’s gambling ad changes are expected to pass the Senate on Wednesday night or Thursday morning with the Coalition’s support

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/19/peta-murphy-called-for-gambling-reform-three-years-ago-her-husband-says-labors-changes-fall-well-short

#Gambling #Australianews #Laborparty #TheGuardian #JoshButler

Singapore's casino duopoly has become more lopsided in recent years, putting pressure on the losing rival ahead of the renewal of its gaming license. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/19/companies/singapore-casino-losing-rival/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #singapore #casinos #gambling

Sydney's Star and Crown casinos fined over 16yo's gambling spree
By Rhiannon Soliman-Marron

Crown Sydney has been fined $1.75 million after a 16-year-old boy was granted entry to the casino's gaming areas on 19 occasions, given silver membership status, and illegally served free alcohol. The boy also visited The Star Sydney three times.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/nsw-sydney-star-crown-casinos-fined-over-16yo-gambling/107053718

#Gambling #RhiannonSolimanMarron

I have seen the raw grief of a family who lost a son to gambling. Labor’s stitch-up shows politics is broken | David Pocock
By David Pocock

How is it that Australians can call so strongly for action on gambling advertising and the major parties fail so comprehensively to listen?

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/19/gambling-deal-labor-coalition-australia-politics-ntwnfb

#Gambling #DavidPocock #Independents #Australianpolitics #Australianews #TheGuardian #DavidPocock

Gambling red flag system under fire as 'Dracula in charge'
By Clare Armstrong

A plan to create a red flag system that tags customers showing signs of problem gambling is labelled weak by advocates.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/gambling-reforms-include-red-flag-system-for-problem-gamblers/107052290

#Gambling #FederalGovernment #FederalParliament #ClareArmstrong

Labour urges Gambling Commission to investigate firms linked to Reform UK donors https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/18/labour-gambling-commission-investigate-firms-linked-reform-uk-donors #ReformUk #NigelFarage #Labour #BridgetPhillipson #Gambling #Politics #UkNews