An Australian property developer, Harry Kakavas, 42, went on a 15 month gambling spree that resulted in a loss of $30 million. He sued Crown Casino for preying on and exploiting his gambling addiction.

He lost the civil suit.

"But a report by the Productivity Commission has recommended that laws be created to allow gamblers to sue venues that encourage them to play despite knowing they have an addiction.

The new laws should also bring in penalties for venue operators that induce problem gamblers to continue playing, the Commission's draft report on gambling said."

Those are fair and just recommendations.