Think tank calls for gambling loss limits and total ad ban

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A mechanism to limit the losses of problem gamblers, a reduction in the number of poker machines and a total advertising ban are the key recommendations on a new report into how Australia should prevent gambling harm. The Grattan Institute report finds Australians are prolific gamblers with average annual losses of just over $1600 per adult. Poker machines account for the biggest single source of losses.