Hooked, 9781761170256
Paperback
Australia’s gambling addiction: Greed, politics, and billions lost to the house.

Hooked

inside the murky world of australia’s gambling industry

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  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    31 October 2025

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Summary

Hooked: Unmasking Australia’s Gambling Crisis

Australians lose an astounding \(32 billion annually on legal gambling, making them the world's biggest losers. The industry, fueled by poker machines, lotteries, casinos, and the booming sports betting market, amasses a staggering \)244 billion.

In Hooked, Quentin Beresford delves into the explosive growth of gambling, questioning the delicate balance between entertainment and the resulting social damage. This expos…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781761170256
ISBN-10:1761170252
Author:Quentin Beresford
Publisher:NewSouth Publishing
Imprint:NewSouth Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:31 October 2025
Weight:0g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm
About The Author

Quentin Beresford

Quentin Beresford is the author of The Rise and Fall of Gunns Ltd, Adani and the War over Coal, Wounded Country and Rogue Corporations, as well as Rob Riley, a renowned biography of the Aboriginal activist.

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