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Casino Clubs NSW - Profits, Tax, Sport and Politics (Paperback)
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Casino Clubs NSW - Profits, Tax, Sport and Politics (Paperback)
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The New South Wales club gaming industry is a multi-billion dollar
business with some of the largest registered clubs in the world
operating more poker machines than many casinos - but not subject
to the same scrutiny. Their status as 'mutuals' allows them to pay
little, if any, corporate income tax and low state tax rates on
gaming profits. Casino Clubs NSW describes how big clubs have
attained and retained a dominant position in the gaming industry.
While recognising the positive role of small mutual clubs, it
questions the continuing government support of big clubs through
tax and regulatory concessions, and refutes claims that the bulk of
gaming profits are spent on community contributions and sports
sponsorship. Casino Clubs NSW presents the story of public
campaigns, private lobbying and back-room machinations aimed at
blocking a 2003 decision by Premier Bob Carr and Treasurer Michael
Egan to increase taxes on the gaming profits of big clubs. Carr and
Egan resisted these campaigns but incoming Premier Iemma backed
down in order to obtain the support of some disaffected
backbenchers. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being lost in
state taxes. And the price is rising. 'An excellent, original piece
of academic social science research into a major public policy
issue. It is a shame that this was not written ten years ago to
provide the evidence to prevent some misguided, self-interested and
costly policy decisions taken by successive governments in NSW.' -
Professor Michael Johnson, University of NSW 'An original
contribution to knowledge and to public policy in Australia (and in
the sector of gambling studies). It tells a story of policy
intrigue and behind the scenes manoeuvring to preserve privileged
positions.' - Professor John Wanna, Australian National University
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