NSW to Reduce Number of Pokies and Place Cash Input Limit on New Gambling Machines

NSW to Reduce Number of Pokies and Place Cash Input Limit on New Gambling Machines that it has reduced the number of pokie machines that can be operated by more than 3,000 in its bid to reduce the harms of problem gambling.

New cash input limit

In addition to the reduction of entitlements, the government has also approved a cash input limit of AU$500 for all new pokie machines that are installed at pubs, clubs, and hotels. This is a significant reduction on the current limit of AU$5,000 which is the highest in Australia.

NSW to Reduce Number of Pokies and Place Cash Input Limit on New Gambling Machines NSW to Reduce Number of Pokies and Place Cash Input Limit on New Gambling Machines

“We promised the people of NSW that we’d reform the gaming sector in a way that reduced gambling harm while future-proofing the industry. One of these commitments was to reduce the number of poker machines in this state – and this is an important step forward.

Further down the track, we’ll also be changing the GME forfeiture scheme so that for every two entitlements traded, one will be forfeited – which will see numbers drop at a faster rate.
NSW to Reduce Number of Pokies and Place Cash Input Limit on New Gambling Machines

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Ciaran McEneaney

NSW to Reduce Number of Pokies and Place Cash Input Limit on New Gambling Machines