Wayne Peake shares his story ‘The Gambler’s Ghost’, the account of a tragic punter’s redemption, from his eBook ‘The Gambler’s Ghost and Other Racing Oddities’.
The Gambler
October 28, 2025 by 7 Comments
As it is Spring Carnival time we reprise a selection of verse from Damian Balassone related to the pros and cons of ‘The Gambler’. The selection was first first published in 2024.
Almanac Punting: The Cooler’s 2023 Finals and Premiership Form Guide
September 7, 2023 by 7 Comments
Contemplating a flutter? Searching for a finals form guide? Look no further than Steve “The Cooler” Baker’s guide to the AFL’s September spring carnival. And remember to gamble responsibly!!
The Insidious Nature of Sports Betting
September 11, 2022 by 9 Comments
Ian Wilson discusses the prevalence and influence of gambling advertising.
Sport, Gambling, Media and Government: An Unholy Alliance
June 25, 2019 by 11 Comments
Peter_B shares some facts about the size, reach and power of the gambling industry. It has corrupted sporting bodies, media and governments. It is largely unregulated and minimally taxed. It is coming for your children as the next generation of “customers”.
Talking and Discussing about Footy is more fun than Getting Money
September 24, 2016 by 4 Comments
Yoshi makes an excellent point about betting outlets and advertising on radio and TV when kids are listening and watching.
The Conundrum of Sports Gambling
May 14, 2016 by 15 Comments
Is sports gambling the new smoking? Robbo looks at the history and future of a phenomenon that seems as much a part of sport than the contest itself.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Gambling
April 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
Jonathan Sloan on gambling on, about and within a game.
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