NSW Labor faces backlash as pokies revenue is set to soar
New South Wales' Labor government faces criticism for failing to curb gambling harm as pokies revenue is projected to rise from $1.6 billion to $2.2 billion annually by 2029-30. Advocates argue that the increased tax revenue is a betrayal of promises for reform. Concerns mount as nearly 90,000 poker machines continue to drive significant financial losses for users.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 07:59 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 08:10 UTC
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