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Losing streak : how Tasmania was gamed by the gambling industry

by James Boyce

An analysis of governance failure within the Tasmanian gambling industry, detailing the impact of poker machine monopolies on state politics. This study examines the consequences of specific industry deals and explores the broader movement for gambling reform.

Accession 12042 ISBN 9781863959100 Publisher Redback, an imprint of Schwartz Publishing
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