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ATO Targets Unreported Gambling Winnings and Side Hustles

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on unreported gambling income and other side hustle earnings, successfully using unexplained bank deposits as taxable income in recent Administrative Review Tribunal cases.

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Unclaimed Lottery Winnings Reach Billions Annually

A significant portion of lottery winnings, estimated at 1% of annual lottery revenue or over US\$1 billion, goes unclaimed each year, with smaller prizes accounting for the majority of unclaimed funds, according to Victor Matheson, an economics professor and lottery expert.

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BBC Two Documentary Details Ex-Football Players' Financial Losses

Former Liverpool player Danny Murphy and other ex-football players detail how financial advisors allegedly caused them to lose millions, leading to personal struggles with substance abuse and gambling, as explored in a BBC Two documentary.

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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Removed from Office

The Thai Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office due to a phone conversation with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen that was leaked online, escalating a border conflict and damaging Thailand's image.

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British Horse Racing to Strike Over Proposed Tax Increase

Facing a proposed tax increase on betting, British horse racing will hold its first-ever strike on September 10th, canceling four fixtures to protest the government's plan to raise the tax rate from 15% to 21%, which the industry claims will cause a £330 million revenue loss and threaten 2,752 jobs.

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AustralianSuper Divests \$26.8 Million from Aristocrat's Shares Due to Ethical Concerns

Australia's largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper, divested \$26.8 million in Aristocrat shares from its "socially aware" fund due to ethical concerns about the gambling industry, adding gambling to its exclusion criteria alongside tobacco, nuclear weapons, animal welfare concerns, and palm o...

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India Bans Online Gambling, Impacting Billions in Revenue

India's new Online Gaming Act of 2025 prohibits all forms of online gambling, impacting a $23 billion industry and prompting legal challenges.

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Tenderfoot": A Coming-of-Age Story Set Against the backdrop of Greyhound Racing

Toni Jordan's "Tenderfoot" follows 12-year-old Andie Tanner in 1975 Brisbane, whose life revolves around her family, school, and her father's greyhounds, until her family life starts to disintegrate and she navigates the complexities of childhood friendships and her parents' struggles.

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Powerball Lottery: Odds, Prizes, and How to Play

The Powerball lottery, with a record-breaking US$2.04 billion prize in November 2022, requires matching five white balls (1-69) and one red Powerball (1-26); the odds are roughly 1 in 292 million, with smaller prizes for partial matches.

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India to Ban Online Real-Money Games

India's government plans to ban online games played with money, citing concerns about addiction and financial harm; this affects a $3.6 billion market by 2029 and companies like Dream11 and Mobile Premier League.

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Pokies' Political Capture in Australia

Peter FitzSimons' article exposes the pervasive influence of pokies donations on Australian politics, hindering effective regulation due to both major parties' dependence on this funding, a situation described as 'state capture,' which extends to other sectors like climate action.

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MLB Gambling Investigation Sidelines Cleveland's Clase

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase joins teammate Luis Ortiz on paid administrative leave due to an MLB gambling investigation, impacting the team's playoff hopes and raising concerns about the long-term consequences for both players.

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