by mw061074 | September 1, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Underestimating the problem Letter to to the Editor   The Premier is being untruthful every time he says “only 0.6 per cent” of Tasmanians are problem gamblers. He knows this because experts who conduct these prevalence studies say it is an...
by mw061074 | August 28, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Almost $20 million lost in Tasmanian poker machines over one month Poker machine losses increased by 26 per cent in July compared to the previous July, Treasury figures show.The recently released figures show $19.4 million was lost to the machines in their first full...
by mw061074 | August 28, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Radio
Tasmanian’s pouring money into poker machines at record levels Meg Webb MLC says pokies revenue of close to $20m does not stay in Tasmania and does not benefit local businesses or communities. LA FM Tasmania News 28 Aug 20    Meg Webb · Pokies Revenue...
by mw061074 | August 28, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Radio
Pokies Revenue Skyrockets Tasmanians are pouring their money into poker machines at record levels according to newly released Treasury data.It shows a 28 percent spike on pre-pandemic pokie revenue and nearly $20 million in player losses throughout July across the...
by mw061074 | August 28, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
July Pokies Losses Close to $20M Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb said today Tasmanian poker machine losses have sky-rocketed to close to $20 million for July. “Department of Treasury and Finance figures show $19,428,375 have poured into the machines in July –...
by mw061074 | August 28, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Radio
What happened when Tasmania’s poker machines reopened Poker machines in Tasmania reopened in June after the COVID-19 shutdown. In July, losses sky-rocketed to close to $20 million. That’s up 28 per cent on February and an increase of 26 per cent on July...
