From: 101 East
101 East investigates the battle to rein in Australia’s habit to poker machines.
Australians are the world’s greatest gamblers, shedding $25bn a yr. And poker machines are their most popular alternative of poison.
Regardless of its comparatively small inhabitants, the nation is dwelling to twenty % of the world’s “pokies”, because the machines are identified domestically, with most present in neighborhood pubs and golf equipment.
Playing causes widespread social destruction, however taking over the vested pursuits behind an trade that generates billions in earnings and taxes has proved extraordinarily tough.
Now, after many years of failure, state governments are combating again.
101 East Investigates Australia’s battle towards playing habit.
