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How electronic gambling machines work
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This paper has been blind reviewed by an independent and unaffiliated expert in the field
Policy and practice paper Jul 2017
This paper has been blind reviewed by an independent and unaffiliated expert in the field
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Electronic gambling machines are a high-intensity form of gambling and the most harmful form of gambling available in Australia.
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