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Media coverage
Title Interview with DR Charles Livingstone, Monash Uni Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet ABC Radio Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Newcastle, Gold Coast Media type Radio Duration/Length/Size 5 mins 24 secs Country/Territory Australia Date 7/11/17 Description Pre-recorded Interview with Dr Charles Livingstone, Gambling Researcher, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. Australians are expected to wager $150 million on Melbourne Cup today but experts say Australians are losing billions of dollars per year for a whole range of sports. Livingstone says the Melbourne Cup celebrations hide a disturbing problem. He says it has always been a festival of excess. He notes that it legitimates Australians' love for a punt. He adds that Melbourne Cup is a tremendous promotional opportunity for the gambling industry. He remarks betting apps changed the gambling landscape significantly. Producer/Author Glen Bartholomew URL n/a Persons Charles Livingstone