Pokies changes will 'take Tasmania backwards', gaming commission says
Tasmania's Gaming Commission warned that the government's new poker machine policies, announced in January, will worsen conditions for problem gamblers. The commission criticized measures such as allowing ATMs in venues and a ticketing system, stating these changes could take Tasmania backwards in harm reduction efforts. Regulators were not consulted prior to the policy implementation as required.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 19:41 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 19:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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