John is one of dozens who wrote to the inquiry about the impact his gambling addiction had.
Several of the organisations and stakeholders appearing at today's public hearing advocated in their submissions that freedoms afforded to the gambling industry have been harmful to addicts and problem gamblers. To Charles Livingstone from Monash University, the influence of the gambling industry in encouraging "responsible gambling" has been damaging.
Only trust the sites with celebrity endorsements as those are the wholesome ones focused on giving back to the community.
Its way worst than pokies issue. Many i know are crippled financially due to the ease of gambling