❓ Mr Krsticevic questions Lotterywest's funding for problem gambling support services from 2016-2019, future budgets, and research into jackpot-related gambling issues. The response details funding amounts, recipient organisations, and research efforts.
AnsweredQoN 5635Legislative Assembly
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(1) How much did Lotterywest provide to problem gambling support services in: (a) 2016-17; (b) 2017-18; and (c) 2018-19? (2) For each year above: (a) how many organisations received funding; (b) which organisations received funding; (c) how much funding did each organisation receive; and (d) how was the allocation of funding determined? (3) How much is budgeted for providing to problem gambling support services in 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22? (4) What research is being undertaken to determine the propensity for problem gambling occurring as a result of product changes aimed at delivering significant increases in jackpot totals for particular Lotterywest products?
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Answered
27 November 2019
Response time
13 days
(1) Lotterywest has a committment to responsible play of its games and contributed the following to problem gambling support services:
(a) $308,500
(b) $341,000
(c) NIL. The Problem Gambling Support Services Committee, chaired by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries determined to draw down on reserves to support problem gambling support services in 2018-19. Lotterywest's contribution resumes in 2019-20 with a funding committment greater than in previous years.
(2)
16/17
17/18
18/19
(a)
3
3
N/A - see 1(c)
(b)
(i) Gambling Help Online
(ii) Centrecare - Gambling Help WA
(iii) Medibank Health Solutions - Problem Gambling Helpline
(i) Gambling Help Online
(ii) Centrecare - Gambling Help WA
(iii) Medibank Health Solutions - Problem Gambling Helpline
N/A - see 1(c)
(c)
(i) $16,780
(ii) $151,383
(iii) $37,351 - base contract price
(i) $16,780
(ii) $152,640
(iii) $37,351 base contract price
N/A - see 1(c)
(d)
The allocation of funding to the various service providers is determined by the Problem Gambling Support Services Committee.
The contracts with the various service providers are managed by DLGSC.
The allocation of funding to the various service providers is determined by the Problem Gambling Support Services Committee.
The contracts with the various service providers are managed by DLGSC.
The allocation of funding to the various service providers is determined by the Problem Gambling Support Services Committee.
The contracts with the various service providers are managed by DLGSC.
(3)(i) 19/20 - $371,000
(ii) Currently under review through the Problem Gambling Support Services Committee.
(iii) As per (3) (ii).
(4) Lotterywest is undertaking responsible gambling research to improve understanding of potential problematic player behaviour associated with lotto games. A range of factors is being considered, including the impact of major jackpotting events.
(a) $308,500
(b) $341,000
(c) NIL. The Problem Gambling Support Services Committee, chaired by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries determined to draw down on reserves to support problem gambling support services in 2018-19. Lotterywest's contribution resumes in 2019-20 with a funding committment greater than in previous years.
(2)
16/17
17/18
18/19
(a)
3
3
N/A - see 1(c)
(b)
(i) Gambling Help Online
(ii) Centrecare - Gambling Help WA
(iii) Medibank Health Solutions - Problem Gambling Helpline
(i) Gambling Help Online
(ii) Centrecare - Gambling Help WA
(iii) Medibank Health Solutions - Problem Gambling Helpline
N/A - see 1(c)
(c)
(i) $16,780
(ii) $151,383
(iii) $37,351 - base contract price
(i) $16,780
(ii) $152,640
(iii) $37,351 base contract price
N/A - see 1(c)
(d)
The allocation of funding to the various service providers is determined by the Problem Gambling Support Services Committee.
The contracts with the various service providers are managed by DLGSC.
The allocation of funding to the various service providers is determined by the Problem Gambling Support Services Committee.
The contracts with the various service providers are managed by DLGSC.
The allocation of funding to the various service providers is determined by the Problem Gambling Support Services Committee.
The contracts with the various service providers are managed by DLGSC.
(3)(i) 19/20 - $371,000
(ii) Currently under review through the Problem Gambling Support Services Committee.
(iii) As per (3) (ii).
(4) Lotterywest is undertaking responsible gambling research to improve understanding of potential problematic player behaviour associated with lotto games. A range of factors is being considered, including the impact of major jackpotting events.
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