Welcome to Australia, the world’s casino. A nation state captured by global betting companies | First Dog on the Moon | The Guardian

August 8, 2026 1 min read

Welcome to Australia, the world’s casino. A nation state captured by global betting companies

This really is the place to be a rapacious amoral gambling company!

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