The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation welcomed the announcement by Hawthorn Football Club that it has finalised arrangements to completely divest itself of pokies. Foundation CEO Shane Lucas said the decision by these clubs reflected community support to keep sport and gambling separate. Mr Lucas said that with the sale of its two venues, Hawthorn FC,…
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Incentives to Remove Pokies From ACT Clubs
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To support Canberra’s community clubs while reducing the harm caused by pokie machines, the ACT Government will provide $15,000 for each gaming machine authorisation surrendered by gaming machine licensees in the ACT. Minister for Gaming Shane Rattenbury said the surrender incentive is an integral component of the ACT Government’s commitment to reduce the number of…