A so-called 'lax approach' has made Australians the biggest gambling losers in the world, according to a damning report that slams Australia for letting the industry "run wild'.
Independent member for Sydney, Alex Greenwich, spearheaded the proposed amendment to the retail trading legislation, which would force pubs and clubs to close their gaming rooms on Anzac Day.
More than 70 prominent Australians, including former prime ministers and premiers, union leaders and medical experts have signed an open letter calling on the federal government to ban gambling advertising.
The growing scandal, just two weeks ahead of the national election, has dealt a fresh blow to PM Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, which is widely expected to lose after 14 years in power.
The man from Fairfield, in Sydney's south west, was left "speechless" after being told he'd become an overnight multi-millionaire, winning the whole $40 million for himself.
The NSW Independent Casino Commission said it's not convinced the Sydney casino is making the changes required to regain its gambling licence urgently enough.
Authorities have warned more properties are in their sites after busting two underground gambling dens allegedly run by Crown Casino workers across Perth suburbs.