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In 12 months, gamblers lost $440 million on 3,871 east Melbourne pokies. The state reckons that’s not the half of it

In 12 months, gamblers lost $440 million on 3,871 east Melbourne pokies. The state reckons that’s not the half of it

Ten machines are allowed for every 1,000 adults.

Gambling

ANZ said it would consider lending Dorset Gardens Hotel $6 million, but only if it added eight more pokies

ANZ said it would consider lending Dorset Gardens Hotel $6 million, but only if it added eight more pokies

The venue has since successfully applied to increase its poker machine numbers to over 100.

Maroondah

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Maroondah Council cuts ties with pokie pubs and clubs - no grants, no venue hire

Maroondah Council cuts ties with pokie pubs and clubs - no grants, no venue hire

Gamblers lost more than $20 million at one venue - the Dorset Gardens Hotel - last financial year.

Maroondah

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“In the long run, you always lose”: An eastern suburbs local on escaping the cycle of gambling harm

“In the long run, you always lose”: An eastern suburbs local on escaping the cycle of gambling harm

Often, broad reform looks at total losses and the impact on industry. However, the real impact on individuals often creates irreversible consequences.

Gambling

“Grooming” future gamblers: Eastern Melbourne counsellor says we have to stop selling betting as exciting

“Grooming” future gamblers: Eastern Melbourne counsellor says we have to stop selling betting as exciting

“Are you the only one at the table choosing water when everyone else is drinking soda? That’s what resisting gambling feels like.”

Gambling

In August, gamblers in Monash lost an average of $377,000 a day on pokies

In August, gamblers in Monash lost an average of $377,000 a day on pokies

About 15 percent of Australian adults have experienced harm from gambling, according to new research.

Knox

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WATCH: How long is Victoria's carded play trial actually running for?

WATCH: How long is Victoria's carded play trial actually running for?

The trial aims to test new technology that would require people to set limits on their losses before they start making bets on the pokies.

Gambling

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Three months? Two? Less? Just how long is Victoria's pokie trial meant to go for?

Three months? Two? Less? Just how long is Victoria's pokie trial meant to go for?

The Alliance for Gambling Reform is advocating for the Victorian government to clearly and publicly detail how it will be evaluating the data.

Monash

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Tackling the “scourge of problem gambling”: Monash steps away from gaming trial

Tackling the “scourge of problem gambling”: Monash steps away from gaming trial

The council’s decision to retract its endorsement of the trial follows the Alliance for Gambling Reform withdrawing its support earlier this week.

Monash

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“A complete waste of time”: Anti-pokie advocates fold from gaming trial over mounting delays

“A complete waste of time”: Anti-pokie advocates fold from gaming trial over mounting delays

In 2024/25, gamblers across the Monash LGA lost more than $126 million across 15 venues, representing the eighth largest loss across the state.

Monash

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No limit, no dice: Anti-pokie campaigners' line in the sand over Victorian gaming trials

No limit, no dice: Anti-pokie campaigners' line in the sand over Victorian gaming trials

If gamblers can’t set boundaries on losses, what is the point?

Monash

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$10.8 million lost per month on the slots: Monash punters to trial new pokie card

$10.8 million lost per month on the slots: Monash punters to trial new pokie card

Gamblers will be able to set limits on how much they spend and how long they play.

Gambling

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“A profound social injustice”: Gambling victims playing a losing game

“A profound social injustice”: Gambling victims playing a losing game

Alliance for Gambling Reform chief advocate Tim Costello spoke to the Eastern Melburnian about his disappointment with the lack of action so far and how he still holds out hope for change.

Politics

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Independent candidates call for gambling advertising ban as local pokies losses near $200 million

Independent candidates call for gambling advertising ban as local pokies losses near $200 million

In the last six months of 2024 nearly $8 million a week was lost by gamblers playing pokies at venues in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Whitehorse

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