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Category: Land Pokies
Victorian ATM Ban Curbs Problem Gambling Rates
In Victoria, problem gamblers are spending less money on pokies, thanks to the state’s new ATM ban. Passed in July 2012, the measure prohibits any gaming venues from operating cash machines, discouraging problem gamblers fromContinue reading
Pokie Grants Offer $140 Million To Sports
New Zealand’s Harm Minimisation Bill is on the verge of being passed by Parliament. The legislation has the best interests of the community at heart, but sports organizations in the country are concerned that itContinue reading
TabCorp Blames Loss on Offshore Gambling
This week, it was announced that TabCorp’s profits have declined y 63% over the course of the past year. Ever since the pokie operator lost out on its Victorian duopoly, TabCorp has seen a steepContinue reading
SkyCity Adelaide Gets 500 New Pokies
Skycity Adelaide will be receiving a major upgrade to its facilities. The casino operator has struck a deal with the South Australian government, providing it with an extension on its license and an additional 500Continue reading
Pokie Sounds Studied
A new study has discovered the potential effect that poker machine sounds have on players. Michael J. Dixon, a neuroscientist at Canada’s University of Waterloo has discovered that pokie sounds can cause players to misinterpretContinue reading
Pokie Operator’s Profits Soar
Ainsworth is one of Australia’s oldest poker machine providers, but the company has struggled to stay current in recent years. Now, the company is beginning to see a vast improvement in its profits, thanks toContinue reading
Pokie Reforms Introduced in New Zealand
In New Zealand, local politicians have decided to introduce new poker machine reforms. There has been plenty of concern regarding the responsibility of pokie club owners and the recent misappropriation of pokie grants. These reformsContinue reading
Labour Shoots Down Proposal for $1 Pokie Limit Trial
For years, The Greens have fought to impose $1 betting limits for pokies in pubs, clubs and casinos across Australia. Even after the federal government pushed the proposal aside in favour of voluntary pre-commitment, TheContinue reading
Hume Introduces New Pokie Legislation
Across Australia, local politicians are searching for new ways to make the poker machine market safer for players. They are encouraging operators to be more responsible in order to reduce problem gambling rates, and theContinue reading