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First Report: The design and implementation of a mandatory pre-commitment system for electronic gaming machines 6 May 2011 © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 ISBN 978-1-74229-441-4

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Committee Membership	(PDF 9KB)
Chair’s Preface	(PDF 13KB)
Executive Summary	(PDF 20KB)
Recommendations	(PDF 27KB)
Chapter 1	(PDF 16KB)
Terms of Reference Conduct of the inquiry Structure of the report Note on references
Chapter 2	(PDF 86KB)
Sue Julia Ralph Stephen Gabriela Tom Who is a problem gambler? How does a gambling problem start? Describing the addiction The consequences It is difficult for a problem gambler to seek help What stopped them? Views on pre-commitment and necessary features Conclusion
Chapter 3	(PDF 487KB)
Numbers of EGMs The initial attraction of EGMs Are EGMs dangerous? Understanding the psychophysiology Machine design and features Other features causing concern The illusion of player returns What do the current national standards say about consumer protection? Conclusion
Chapter 4	(PDF 107KB)
Why a population approach? Current harm minimisation approaches Conclusion
Chapter 5	(PDF 267KB)
What is pre-commitment? Evidence from voluntary pre-commitment trials International evidence Unintended consequences Current pre-commitment arrangements Research issues
Chapter 6	(PDF 192KB)
Views on the need for a mandatory scheme Limit setting options Other pre-commitment features Conclusion
Chapter 7	(PDF 136KB)
Cards and other devices Identification issues Networked, device-based and machine-based systems compared Other issues Cost of individual technologies Conclusion
Chapter 8	(PDF 72KB)
The need for structural change
Chapter 9	(PDF 215KB)
An overview of the industry Calls for a voluntary system Questioning the effectiveness of some features Concerns about the cost of implementation Timelines Possible consequences Small venues should be treated differently Providing a low intensity option for venues Casinos Contributions of the industry to the community The source of community donations is relevant Conclusion
Coalition members' dissenting report	(PDF 278KB)
Introduction Response to the recommendations in the committee majority report Questioning the evidence Technology issues Consequences for the industry The position of the industry on pre-commitment Existing harm minimisation measures Implementation issues Consequences Timelines are unrealistic Conclusion
Additional Comments by Senator Xenophon	(PDF 30KB)
Appendix 1	(PDF 19KB)
Appendix 2	(PDF 13KB)
Appendix 3	(PDF 711KB)
Appendix 4	(PDF 17KB)

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Joint Select Committee on Gambling Reform
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Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3555
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Email:	seniorclerk.committees.sen@aph.gov.au