What’s the point of gambling reform?

What’s the point of gambling reform?

August 16, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 8

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Richard Denniss discusses the ongoing issues with gambling reform in Australia and the reasons behind increasing gambling losses.

On this episode of What's the Point?, Richard Denniss explains the lack of strong gambling reform, and why gambling losses continue to climb despite widespread calls for change. Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss Host:  Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point  // @annachang Climate Integrity Summit 2026 tickets. Order  More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Show notes: National Gambling Toll Online wagering companies and company tax in Australia Theme music:  Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au . Subscribe to What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss  on YouTube , Apple Podcasts , Spotify  or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Support What's the Point? & the research powerful interests fear: https://theaus.in/4bkeiGc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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