by mw061074 | May 7, 2020 | (Pokies) Parliament, Questions
Question – Gambling during COVID-19 shutdown Questions asked by the Hon Meg Webb MLC on 7 May 2020 answered for the Government by Hon Michael Ferguson Minister for Finance (Q1) and Hon Roger Jaensch Minister for Human Services (Q2-6) on 4 June 2020Â Â Â I (Ms...
by mw061074 | May 5, 2020 | (Pokies) Media
Tasmanians save over $20 million since pokies venues closed As Tasmanians rally together to meet the challenge of COVID-19 we’re reminded that health and well-being is our highest priority, both as individuals and communities.It’s clear that we are all connected in...
by mw061074 | May 4, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Radio
Less pokies means huge savings for Tasmanians Meg Webb on ABC Hobart Meg Webb, Independent Member for Nelson in the Upper House talking about how much Tasmanians have saved so far because venues with poker machines in them have been forced to close their doors. It has...
by mw061074 | May 4, 2020 | (Pokies) Media
Hitting a nerve IT seems I’ve hit a nerve with the truth on pokies harm. Two thirds of Tassie pubs and over 95 per cent of clubs don’t have pokies. Pokies create an uneven playing field in the hospitality industry but hold the greatest sway over its...
by mw061074 | May 2, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Figures show losses of $9.09 million in March 2020 The closure of poker machines in Tasmania resulted in a $4 million reduction in gambling losses for March compared to last year, new figures from the Tasmanian Gaming Commission reveal.Coronavirus measure closed pubs...
