New data released by the Gambling and Control Commission shows Victorian are spending record amounts on pokies.
It revealed over $268 million was lost to electronic gambling machines last month. But, across the state, a handful of local government areas are putting their foot down and limiting — or outright banning — the machines, arguing it's for the benefit of the communities. In north-east Victoria Yackandah Hotel publican Peter Cook publican is questioning Indigo Shire Council's policy that results in poker machines effectively being banned in the region. He says with the challenging economic times, there is a need to consider other options. The local mayor says she would be surprised if there was community appetite to change the current situation, with the shire being well known for its 'pokies free' status. More at: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-03/victorian-local-councils-take-stand-against-pokies/104280738 Listen to the podcast: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/australia-wide/australia-wide/104192586 But do you agree? If the pub is the place that people naturally go for community, do you think pokie machines strengthen Aussie communities or weaken them? #greataussiepubs #pokiefreepubs
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