A major study warns that the new Queen's Wharf development in Brisbane will worsen problem gambling unless more measures are taken to protect the community.
A major study warns that the new Queen's Wharf development in Brisbane will worsen problem gambling unless more measures are taken to protect the community. The study, costing $2 million, was never released but has been obtained by researchers. It reveals that the Treasury casino in Brisbane makes a significant portion of its revenue from local problem gamblers.
The study also questions the claim that Queen's Wharf will attract international VIPs, stating that the majority of patrons will be from the same state. The government was informed that the development could create an additional 300 problem gamblers in Brisbane, costing $18 million
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