Rooty Hill is the biggest RSL club in Australia, bringing in millions of dollars per year in pokie profits. The club donates plenty to local community organisations, but has recently come under fire for someContinue reading
Category: Pokies and Community
Victorians Want More Pokie Club Restrictions
Last year, the Victorian government enacted a ban on cash machines in pokie clubs. Since November 2012, pokie players have been unable to withdraw cash from ATMs in gaming venues, which resulted in a declineContinue reading
New Bill to Increase Pokie Grant Donations
Across Australia and New Zealand, pokie grants provide generous donations to community organizations. While a generous portion of pokie profits are donated, New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs feels that there should be an increase.Continue 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
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
The Greens Propose $1 Pokie Limit Trial In Tasmania
The Greens have spent the past several years working hard to impose $1 betting limits on all poker machines across the country. Although the federal government has chosen to roll out mandatory pre-commitment instead, TheContinue reading
ACT Pokie Clubs Want Relaxed Regulations
Clubs ACT advocates on behalf of pokie club owners in the Australian Capital Territory. Just as the organization is winding down from its campaign against mandatory pre-commitment reform, Clubs ACT has taken up yet anotherContinue reading
Local Government Wants to Ban Immersive Pokies
Across Australia, different state governments are working hard to reduce the potential harm that poker machines can cause. Although pokies are not inherently harmful, some features can make it difficult for players to know whenContinue reading