The Tasmanian government has confirmed that it will introduce a ‘pre-commitment card’ program which will place limits on the amount a person can spend on pokie machines.
Tasmania to Tackle Problem Gambling With Pre-Commitment Cards for Pokie Machines was made by Deputy Premier and Treasurer Michael Ferguson and is believed to be in direct response to the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission’s report into harm minimisation technologies for electronic gaming machines in the Australian state.In a statement, Ferguson said:
Tasmania to Tackle Problem Gambling With Pre-Commitment Cards for Pokie Machines Tasmania to Tackle Problem Gambling With Pre-Commitment Cards for Pokie Machines- AU$100 per day
- AU$500 per month Tasmania to Tackle Problem Gambling With Pre-Commitment Cards for Pokie Machines
Limits can be dropped to lower levels at any time but any increase on limits will only be allowed if the gambler meets certain requirements. The announcement did not detail what those requirements would be.
Ferguson went on to add:
Tasmania to Tackle Problem Gambling With Pre-Commitment Cards for Pokie Machines“The impacts from gambling harm are felt across our communities, beyond the immediate impact on an individual and their family. This system will protect people from losing more than they can afford.”
Ciaran McEneaney
Tasmania to Tackle Problem Gambling With Pre-Commitment Cards for Pokie Machines