Gambling addicts who withdrew up to $20,000 from their superannuation through a Morrison government stimulus scheme used much of the cash to bet on sports.
found gambling spending rose by an average of $300 for those who accessed the scheme, prompting fresh calls for a crackdown on the growing sports betting sector. Some long-time addicts spent much more than $300.
Flight Centre worker Aaron Smith withdrew the maximum amount of $20,000 when he was stood down as the travel industry all but shut down. The long-time gambling addict spent the majority of the cash betting on sport. Nationals leader David Littleproud said the Coalition’s superannuation withdrawal policy, which he was involved in as a member of the Morrison government’s cabinet, was designed to stimulate the economy but was also expected to lead to higher spending on undesirable products.restate his call for heavier restrictions on gambling advertisements
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