Pokies Spin Won’t Wash
Treasurer Gutwein isn't fooling Tasmanians. Anglicare's EMRS poll shows that, with 4 out of 5 people wanting pokies out of our pubs and clubs.
Nov
2015
18
Pokies
Nov
2015
17
The People Want Pokies Gone
In the last 12 months Tasmanians lost almost $200 million dollars in poker machines, which equates to over $380 for every single adult and child in the State.
Nov
2015
12
Pokies Poll Places Further Pressure on Government
The EMRS opinion poll on poker machines confirms that the overwhelming majority of Tasmanians do not support the proliferation of these addictive machines.
Nov
2015
4
Brighton Mayor Tells it Like it Is on Pokies Monopoly
Brighton Mayor, Tony Foster, is a strong voice for his community on the issue of the harm caused by poker machines and the Federal Hotels' monopoly gaming Deed.
Nov
2015
2
Government Must Listen to Community Sector on Pokies
The Hodgman Government needs heed the call of the coalition of community sector organisations demanding urgent action to address the scourge of poker machines.
Oct
2015
29
Hodgman Won’t Concede Federal Monopoly on Pokies Harming Tasmanians
When the Premier sat next to Greg Farrell at MONA yesterday, did he think about Tasmania's 2,500 problem gamblers?
Oct
2015
21
Pokies Built for Addiction
The documentary 'Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation', that aired on ABC last night reinforced what we have known for many years.
Sep
2015
16
Liberals Still in Bed with Federal
Treasurer Gutwein is failing to stand up for both disadvantaged Tasmanians and the cultural icon, MONA, in his acquiescence to Federal Hotels.
Sep
2015
15
Liberals Back Old, Destructive Loser
The Liberal Government was given a very simple choice by MONA, embrace the new Tasmanian economy or fall back into step with Federal Hotels.
Sep
2015
1
Record Pokie Losses Show Liberals Lagging on Humane Policy
July saw pokie losses in Tasmania jump to their highest level in 3 years, raising questions of how the Hodgman Government plan to support the community.
