Opinion
How the AFL got hooked on harmful gambling
The insidious link between sport and gambling was exposed by Gillon McLachlan’s appointment as chief executive of Tabcorp.
John KehoeEconomics editorThe appointment of former Australian Football League boss Gillon McLachlan as the chief executive of Tabcorp last week exposes the insidious link between professional sport and gambling.
For people concerned about the damage that problem gambling is inflicting on society, McLachlan’s move leaves no doubt about the inextricable ties between football codes and gaming companies.
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