In late 2012 the Australian government announced plans for a several billion dollar research project aimed at problem gamblers. The results of the extensive venture showed that the average Australian adult invested over 1,300 dollars on gambling each year. Most people, although willing contributors to the industry, were shocked by the findings. Everyone expected a massive crackdown and there were even rumours about a possible end to legalised gambling. The government did in fact respond immediately to the research results, but not in a way anyone had anticipated. It was obvious that gambling was a significant part of the Australian culture; the government chose to embrace the vice. Legislation was passed that mandated gambling in all areas of the economy. Prices on supermarket goods and general purchases fluctuated between each customer – a loaf of bread for example could cost anywhere between thirteen cents and 476 dollars. Pay checks were randomised – CEOs and base level employees could end up with each other’s entitlements. At the end of the financial year all houses and employment positions were entered into a national draw. The next morning each citizen was issued with a random job and abode for the following twelve month period. The entire nation was on edge; the amount of chance in day-to-day life was just too much. No one even bothered to gamble any more.