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Pokies - You're Being Played
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November 20, 2024 at 7:53 AM
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Pokies - You're Being Played
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March 31, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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A fascinating insight from Drew Gooden into the impact of online gambling in the US since it was legalised in 38 states 6 years ago. #EndGamblingAds #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
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The Online Gambling Epidemic
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December 10, 2024 at 11:12 PM
A fascinating insight from Drew Gooden into the impact of online gambling in the US since it was legalised in 38 states 6 years ago. #EndGamblingAds #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
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“(Victorian Gaming Minister Melissa) Horne has previously described the changes as the ‘strongest suite of reforms that will comprehensively change the way gambling is conducted in this state’”.
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Victoria to introduce Australia’s strictest poker machine rules, with $1,000 limit to be slashed by 90%
Victoria to introduce Australia’s strictest poker machine rules, with $1,000 limit to be slashed by 90%
Andrews-era reforms to be introduced in state parliament on Tuesday will cap load-up to $100, $400 less than in New South Wales
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The Victorian government will use the final sitting week of the year to introduce to parliament long-awaited gambling reforms, which will slash the maximum amount punters can put into poker machines at a time from $1,000 to $100.
The gaming minister, Melissa Horne, will on Tuesday introduce the gambling legislation amendment (precommitment and carded play) bill 2024 to parliament, about 16 months after the former premier Daniel Andrews announced the changes.
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November 25, 2024 at 10:22 PM
“(Victorian Gaming Minister Melissa) Horne has previously described the changes as the ‘strongest suite of reforms that will comprehensively change the way gambling is conducted in this state’”.
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🧵Wesley Mission has been advocating for the shutting down of poker machines in NSW between midnight & 10am due to the increased risk of gambling harm during these hours - a fact backed up by the NSW Government's own research, released this week. More here 👇 #PutPokiesInTheirPlace 1/4
November 27, 2024 at 4:34 AM
🧵Wesley Mission has been advocating for the shutting down of poker machines in NSW between midnight & 10am due to the increased risk of gambling harm during these hours - a fact backed up by the NSW Government's own research, released this week. More here 👇 #PutPokiesInTheirPlace 1/4
The Parramatta Leagues Club released its financial figures for 2024 last week. $55 million in takings from their 492 poker machines. They are nothing but a casino out to #FleeceTheFans with an ever so slight side interest in an NRL club. It’s time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
February 3, 2025 at 2:37 AM
The Parramatta Leagues Club released its financial figures for 2024 last week. $55 million in takings from their 492 poker machines. They are nothing but a casino out to #FleeceTheFans with an ever so slight side interest in an NRL club. It’s time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
$2.17b lost to poker machines in NSW in the first 90 days of 2025. The Minns govt talked up their commitment to reform, but have capitulated to the clubs and pubs gambling industry, just like every government of every stripe before it. #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW gamblers losing $24m to poker machines every day, analysis shows
Wesley Mission says the ‘devastating impact deepens every day’ with western Sydneysiders accounting for $2m an hour lost to pokies
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June 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
$2.17b lost to poker machines in NSW in the first 90 days of 2025. The Minns govt talked up their commitment to reform, but have capitulated to the clubs and pubs gambling industry, just like every government of every stripe before it. #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Over $95 BILLION passes through poker machines in NSW each year & there are still pokies in NSW with $10,000 load up limits. They're nothing more than money laundering machines for the proceeds of crime, including human trafficking. #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Ten suspicious gamblers punted $140m at a Sydney club. No one allegedly noticed
Mounties’ customers wagered $4 billion over a four-year period. But at least $140 million of those bets were placed by customers who should have been flagged as suspicious.
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August 7, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Over $95 BILLION passes through poker machines in NSW each year & there are still pokies in NSW with $10,000 load up limits. They're nothing more than money laundering machines for the proceeds of crime, including human trafficking. #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
It is unconscionable that an organisation established for the welfare of veterans now preys upon veterans with their addictive poker machines.
A 2023 study* found that 43.9% of veterans that reported 'problem gambling' experienced suicidal ideation. #veterans #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
A 2023 study* found that 43.9% of veterans that reported 'problem gambling' experienced suicidal ideation. #veterans #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
Victorian RSL clubs spent only 1.5% of pokies revenue on veteran welfare, study finds
Victorian RSL clubs spent only 1.5% of pokies revenue on veteran welfare, study finds
Financial analysis shows clubs took $2.1bn in gambling revenue over 10-year period but spent 12 times more on business expenses than support programs
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January 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
It is unconscionable that an organisation established for the welfare of veterans now preys upon veterans with their addictive poker machines.
A 2023 study* found that 43.9% of veterans that reported 'problem gambling' experienced suicidal ideation. #veterans #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
A 2023 study* found that 43.9% of veterans that reported 'problem gambling' experienced suicidal ideation. #veterans #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
Two years in & the NSW government is yet to move on reforms that’ll have a real impact on reducing gambling harm, such as a cashless gambling card & powering down pokies from midnight to 10am. So, where do the parties now stand? #PutPokiesInTheirPlace #NSWPol www.wesleymission.org.au/about-us/med...
March 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Two years in & the NSW government is yet to move on reforms that’ll have a real impact on reducing gambling harm, such as a cashless gambling card & powering down pokies from midnight to 10am. So, where do the parties now stand? #PutPokiesInTheirPlace #NSWPol www.wesleymission.org.au/about-us/med...
@WesleyMission: New Dept of Liquor & Gaming data reveals record losses in NSW to poker machines of $2.25bn in 92 days (July-Sept 2024). That’s over $1 million EVERY SINGLE HOUR. It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace Join the movement for gambling reform👇 yourebeingplayed.wesleymission.org.au
December 18, 2024 at 6:10 AM
@WesleyMission: New Dept of Liquor & Gaming data reveals record losses in NSW to poker machines of $2.25bn in 92 days (July-Sept 2024). That’s over $1 million EVERY SINGLE HOUR. It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace Join the movement for gambling reform👇 yourebeingplayed.wesleymission.org.au
New data from Dept of Liquor & Gaming reveals record losses in NSW to poker machines of $2.25 billion in 92 days between July & Sept 2024. That’s over $1 million EVERY SINGLE HOUR. It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace Join the movement for gambling reform👇 yourebeingplayed.wesleymission.org.au
December 16, 2024 at 10:26 PM
New data from Dept of Liquor & Gaming reveals record losses in NSW to poker machines of $2.25 billion in 92 days between July & Sept 2024. That’s over $1 million EVERY SINGLE HOUR. It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace Join the movement for gambling reform👇 yourebeingplayed.wesleymission.org.au
The cost to the NSW govt for dealing with the impacts of gambling harm far outweigh the massive taxes they take from pokies. It’s a price they are prepared for us all to pay to do the gambling industry’s bidding. @peterfitz1.bsky.social
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This man could cull the number of ‘misery machines’ in NSW. But he won’t
Residents lost $2.17billion to poker machines in the first quarter of 2025. This has consequences.
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August 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The cost to the NSW govt for dealing with the impacts of gambling harm far outweigh the massive taxes they take from pokies. It’s a price they are prepared for us all to pay to do the gambling industry’s bidding. @peterfitz1.bsky.social
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“We know one of the drivers for domestic violence is financial stress, and one of the contributors to that is losses from poker machines.”- Wagga Independent MP, Dr Joe McGirr #PutPokiesInTheirPlace regionriverina.com.au/pokies-cost-...
Pokies cost NSW gamblers more than $1 million per hour | Region Riverina
With the news that NSW gamblers have wracked up record losses in the past few months, welfare groups and community…
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December 22, 2024 at 1:51 AM
“We know one of the drivers for domestic violence is financial stress, and one of the contributors to that is losses from poker machines.”- Wagga Independent MP, Dr Joe McGirr #PutPokiesInTheirPlace regionriverina.com.au/pokies-cost-...
Three NSW MPs made their first speech in parliament this week. They all spoke about one issue. Fresh from last October’s by-elections they know what the electors of NSW want; to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace and reduce the record levels of #gamblingharm in our state. www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Three MPs made their first speech this week. And they all spoke about one issue
Poker machine reforms were the unifying factor for three new MPs.
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February 14, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Three NSW MPs made their first speech in parliament this week. They all spoke about one issue. Fresh from last October’s by-elections they know what the electors of NSW want; to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace and reduce the record levels of #gamblingharm in our state. www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
No surprise. AUSTRAC finds evidence of money laundering through pokies in venues run by the the state’s largest club chain. Yet another reason to introduce a mandatory cashless gambling card to stop money laundering and prevent harm. #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
How Sydney’s dirty money moved from casinos into suburban clubs
The chief executive of AUSTRAC is concerned that the crackdown on casinos has displaced illicit activity into pubs and clubs.
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July 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
No surprise. AUSTRAC finds evidence of money laundering through pokies in venues run by the the state’s largest club chain. Yet another reason to introduce a mandatory cashless gambling card to stop money laundering and prevent harm. #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
ILGA on balance appears to be giving fair weight to gambling harm minimisation, not preferencing it over other objects in relevant NSW legislation. But even that’s too much for the industry & their political friends. #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.themandarin.com.au/295090-minns...
Minns launches crackdown on state pokies regulator
NSW Gaming Minister David Harris tears strips off the statutory appointee as Labor boldly hits the revenue re-spin feature.
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July 4, 2025 at 3:08 AM
ILGA on balance appears to be giving fair weight to gambling harm minimisation, not preferencing it over other objects in relevant NSW legislation. But even that’s too much for the industry & their political friends. #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.themandarin.com.au/295090-minns...
“Mookhey is a smart political operator, a deep thinker and a good treasurer. But on poker machine tax reform he has revealed himself to be disappointingly weak.” @dmookheyMLC It’s time to put communities above clubs and #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
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The Minns government cries poor while squibbing reform that could raise hundreds of millions
Daniel Mookhey is a good treasurer. But on poker machine tax reform he has revealed himself to be disappointingly weak
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June 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
“Mookhey is a smart political operator, a deep thinker and a good treasurer. But on poker machine tax reform he has revealed himself to be disappointingly weak.” @dmookheyMLC It’s time to put communities above clubs and #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
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From @cljesuppose.bsky.social👇 Pokies line the coffers of governments and venues – but there are ways to tame this gambling gorilla and #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
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Pokies: Taming this gambling gorilla
Pokies are responsible for more than half of gambling problems in Australia. So why do politicians resist reform?
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May 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
From @cljesuppose.bsky.social👇 Pokies line the coffers of governments and venues – but there are ways to tame this gambling gorilla and #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
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Yes, Chris Minns & the ALP were right to change their policy on poker machine buy-backs, but they need instead to commit to a mandatory cashless gambling card & to powering down pokies between midnight and 10am to genuinely reduce #gamblingharm & #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Why Labor is justified in breaking this election promise on poker machines
The statewide introduction of a cashless gaming card must be the guiding light of reform.
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March 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Yes, Chris Minns & the ALP were right to change their policy on poker machine buy-backs, but they need instead to commit to a mandatory cashless gambling card & to powering down pokies between midnight and 10am to genuinely reduce #gamblingharm & #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Pubs and clubs are complaining cashless gambling trial 'failed' because no-one signed up for it. It was the pubs and the clubs in the trial that were responsible for recruiting participants. What's wrong with this picture? #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
‘Embarrassing, not credible’: Why pubs and clubs won’t back gambling scheme
The Australian Hotels Association sat on the advisory panel for gambling reform – but it has strongly rejected its final recommendations for account-based gaming.
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December 3, 2024 at 7:27 AM
Pubs and clubs are complaining cashless gambling trial 'failed' because no-one signed up for it. It was the pubs and the clubs in the trial that were responsible for recruiting participants. What's wrong with this picture? #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Today's editorial from The Sydney Morning Herald | #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
A critical NSW government report is being kept from you. Why?
The Herald has campaigned for poker machine reform for the past two years, and we have no intention of backing off.
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December 2, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Today's editorial from The Sydney Morning Herald | #PutPokiesInTheirPlace www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
An overwhelming 82% of respondents supported a longer shutdown period for poker machines, running from midnight to 10am.
It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
Download the full survey via this link:
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It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
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Community appetite for two key poker machine reforms at highest levels | Wesley Mission
Powering down the pokies and a mandatory cashless card have the overwhelming support of the NSW public, according to the latest Community Attitudes to
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November 26, 2024 at 6:33 AM
An overwhelming 82% of respondents supported a longer shutdown period for poker machines, running from midnight to 10am.
It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
Download the full survey via this link:
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It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
Download the full survey via this link:
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Tim Freedman sings his classic, #BlowUpThePokies last night at #RocKwiz Live at the Enmore Theatre. NSW, it’s time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
November 25, 2024 at 5:24 AM
Tim Freedman sings his classic, #BlowUpThePokies last night at #RocKwiz Live at the Enmore Theatre. NSW, it’s time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
Let's just hope Chris Minns & David Harris decide not to 'follow' Tasmania & bow down to the gambling industry, & instead LEAD the country by introducing real reform. The vast majority of the people in NSW support the introduction of a mandatory cashless gambling card to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace
November 20, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Let's just hope Chris Minns & David Harris decide not to 'follow' Tasmania & bow down to the gambling industry, & instead LEAD the country by introducing real reform. The vast majority of the people in NSW support the introduction of a mandatory cashless gambling card to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace