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25.01.2022 "Gambling marshals monitor and engage with punters who may have a problem with poker machine gambling, similar to the way a responsible service of alcohol marshal operates." We need to see gambling marshalls in every pokie room across Australia to help minimise the harm caused by the machines. #WhyJustDeeWhy?

24.01.2022 SBS has a new Board Director. In a press release the Special Broadcasting Service announced; "Mr Savvides appointment will ensure the media organisation continues to entertain, inform and serve Australians." Do you think broadcasting harmful gambling ads is serving Australians? Lets hold them to their word. Sign the petition to get gambling ads off SBS!

24.01.2022 So many emojis for this: Not only did The Star fail to manage the risk (of sneaking in via exit doors), once the child was on the gaming floor, there were a number of opportunities where staff should have noticed a very young person playing the poker machines - well before they actually did which was when the family was leaving.

23.01.2022 Thanks to Banyule City Council, Brimbank City Council, Darebin City Council, City of Greater Dandenong, City of Kingston, Knox Council, City of Maribyrnong, Mitchell Shire Council, City of Monash, Whittlesea Council and Cr Josh Gilligan - Chaffey Ward - Wyndham City Council for signing on to an open letter to Victorian Premier Dan Andrews and Gambling Minister Melissa Horne MP asking for poker machines to be shutdown between midnight and 10am when they inevitably reopen in Vi...ctoria. This will undoubtedly reduce gambling harm AND help the Victorian economy. Nothing good is happening in a pokies room at 3am. As the amazing gambling reform advocate Carolyn Crawford says in the media release: We shouldnt have to be fighting for something that is a sensible public health measure. The gambling industry should have to justify why they want machines on at 3am. The only reason is because some of the people using those machines are their best customers; theyre addicted and suffering immeasurable harm so wealthy individuals can make more money. Its a disgrace. Letter to Premier Andrews: https://www.pokiesplayyou.org.au/open_letter_to_daniel_andr Media release: https://www.pokiesplayyou.org.au/victorian_councils-call-fo

22.01.2022 We need to stop putting the onus of responsibility on individuals. These machines are deadly. The language the gambling industry uses is as manipulative as the games themselves. The industry keeps focus on the people rather than the product, but if the product is designed to be addictive, people will become addicted."

19.01.2022 City of Kingston, calling on the Victorian government to enact further reforms when poker machines are switched back on after lockdown. No level of government is closer to the devastation poker machines cause than the local council representing the people who live with pokies spread throughout their municipality,

19.01.2022 If the Padstow park Hotel was fined $5K they could pay this off in 3 hours of pokie operations... "The NSW Liquor and Gaming Authority described the hotel in Sydneys inner west as having a "complete disregard for mandated COVID safety measures"."

18.01.2022 Players shouldnt be subjected to to the abuse the gambling industry fuels "Melbourne Storm flyer Ryan Papenhuyzen last week said death threats had become part of the job for NRL players who are typically part of same-game multis."

18.01.2022 Aotearoa absolutely leading the way to a pokie free future! "A New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) report commissioned by the Salvation Army and the Problem Gambling Foundation estimated that if household spending on class four pokie gambling was diverted to other uses, the retail sector could have gained an estimated $445 million in 2018/19." Stuff

18.01.2022 "Many of those who do complete the survey will give underestimates - just like many of us do when our GP asks us how many alcoholic drinks we have in a week." Meg Webb calling out the Premiers irresponsible and damaging survey to Tasmanians which didnt provide accurate intel on gambling harm in the state

17.01.2022 We like that framing better! Michael Berkman - Greens MP for Maiwar

16.01.2022 Richard Di Natale highlighted in his leaving speech the need for gambling reform and expressed how hard the battle for it is when the industry has its claws so deeply into the two major parties. "The first political fight I saw up close in this place was watching a cashed-up gambling lobby descend on parliament house like a pack of vultures and shamelessly sink popular pokies reform. Since that time Ive seen the same story play out over and over again."

15.01.2022 The ABC are still searching for stories about gambling, be it from people who have gambled and experienced harm or those from insiders who can reveal the tricks of the trade. If you have a story to share please click the below link. You can be anonymous if you want.

14.01.2022 Weve had a huge influx of people wanting to join the campaign to #EndGamblingAds recently. Yesterday we hit the milestone of 20K supporters! Have you signed on to the campaign yet? You can do so here >> https://www.endgamblingads.org.au/petition

14.01.2022 Why we need cashless gambling card in NSW - to stamp out money laundering in pubs and clubs. If Crown has profited from the proceeds of crime, so are pubs and clubs in NSW.

14.01.2022 The forced closure of poker machines has meant a saving of $82 million in six months. Poker machines being switched off was a real silver lining of COVID for all Victorians, not just gamblers Imagine what good this money has done in the community...

14.01.2022 Fantastic piece from our Campaigns Director, Margaret Quixley on the ethics of the AFLs reliance on gambling sponsorship. "Australians are exposed to an astounding average of 374 gambling ads on free-to-air television everyday. That doesnt include the product placement & advertorials were also regularly subjected to, nor ads on paid networks like Foxtel, radio or online."

14.01.2022 While the ACT Greens support a crackdown on developers, they want the legislation expanded to also prohibit donations from "gambling entities", which would include clubs. Yes!

13.01.2022 Crown’s capacity to influence political decision-making is legendary, certainly as far as Australia is concerned. Crown is a major political donor (as is James Packer’s mother, Roslyn) along with other gambling operators, and employs politically connected influencers. The Guardian

13.01.2022 Stories for Change The debate around gambling harm has been changed by the stories of people directly affected. We know that all communities are impacted by gambling, but the true impact is often hidden. Thats why weve launched the Stories for Change page dedicated to the stories of gambling harm. Have a read or if youd like to submit your own story there a survey to fill out thats available.

12.01.2022 Did you know SBS, an 80% publicly funded broadcaster is allowed to pedal gambling ads? Its absolutely appalling. Sign the petition to kick ads off SBS! End Gambling Ads

12.01.2022 The more studies conducted around gambling harm the more ammo we have to demand greater reform! The research project has two aims: (1) Identify specific types of gambling harm experienced by children due to parental gambling and (2) Better understand how parental gambling impacts on child and family functioning and well-being.

12.01.2022 Has the pokies shutdown had a positive effect for you? We want to hear your story!

11.01.2022 The AFL must be accountable for these threats when the League hauls in tens of millions of dollars a year from sports betting companies. "Alliance for Gambling Reform spokesman Tim Costello said the AFLs love affair with bulging bookmaker profits had created a dangerous social situation.

10.01.2022 Couldnt agree more Ian! Nothing good is happening in a pokie room at 3AM. We need to implement bed times for these harmful machines!

09.01.2022 Just another example of government handouts lining the pockets of big business while Foxtel continue to broadcast and profit from harmful gambling ads.

08.01.2022 The Eastern Hotel, Bondi (18 machines, ranked 160th in the state for pub pokie losses, earns about $5000 per day from pokies) fined $5000 on Aug 1 for not ensuring social distancing in gambling room. How many other rooms look like this?

08.01.2022 The height of hypocrisy. The AFL "lectures players and officials about not gambling on the game, and then happily takes a slice of the action." Time they put players and the community first and end their lucrative sponsorship dealings with Sportsbet.

08.01.2022 $34 million saved in Mornington Peninsula! COVID-19 is presenting us with a unique opportunity to rethink the dire situation Australia has gotten itself into with the prevalence of gambling, Alliance for Gambling Reform chief advocate the Reverend Tim Costello said. Mornington Peninsula Shire

07.01.2022 Gambling in the City of Casey is at dangerous level. The council has the power to show strong leadership on tackling gambling harm. Some pubs and clubs are open 20 hours a day in the council area! Before I went to prison, I would go to numerous clubs and hotels and couldnt remember a time where I didnt see the same people day after day, she said. City of Casey

07.01.2022 Wouldnt it be better for small businesses and their employees if money going into pokie machines was spent differently?

07.01.2022 Gambling Reform Research Capacity Grants 3 years x $55kp.a. for PhD research Funded by the NSW Office of Responsible Gambling Closing date January 20, 2021

05.01.2022 Its World Suicide Prevention Day The connections between gambling harm and mental ill health are well established. Its a significant public health issue too often ignored, especially by governments. We want that to change.... Help is available. Reach out if you or someone you know needs it.

05.01.2022 City of Kingston ranked in the top 10 for losses on pokies COVID-19 is presenting us with a unique opportunity to rethink the appalling situation all of Australia has gotten itself into with the prevalence of gambling. Australians lost $25 billion gambling last year, the highest rate of losses per head in the entire world. We can come out of this crisis with a real positive if we can significantly reduce gambling harm.

04.01.2022 CW: su*cide Spot on. Gambling harm is killing 1 Aussie a day. We need permanent reform to ensure this doesnt continue.

03.01.2022 The money that wasnt lost in those few months when lockdown was on instead went to small businesses, it went to supermarkets, it went to putting food on the table Unfortunately lockdown isnt enough time to break the cycle of gambling harm for most. Its time for the issue of gambling harm to be taken seriously.

02.01.2022 $45 million has been saved since the pokie shutdown in the City of Whittlesea. This only reinforces councils commitment to ongoing advocacy for change to the poker machine industry." Great to see City of Whittlesea showing leadership on tackling gambling harm in the community!

02.01.2022 This is a stunning investigative journalism story shining a light on the system that stops pub and club workers from intervening to stop serious harm from poker machine #gambling.

02.01.2022 Thats $45 million out of gambling industry hands! The Westsider Newspaper

02.01.2022 We need pokie machines shut down until every states social and economic impacts from coronavirus have stabilised. We can estimate a total of around $40 million was lost to poker machines in Tasmania since they were switched back on nine weeks ago. These figures show poker machines are being used as harmful and dangerously expensive stress relief.

02.01.2022 Plain packaging helped minimise harm caused by the tobacco industry. What are your thoughts on doing this for gambling products?

01.01.2022 He was worried about me Id started gambling. Thats when he saw how I was and got me some help. Absolutely anybody can be affected by the harm the gambling industry perpetuates. Thanks for sharing your story Anthony

01.01.2022 So fantastic to be working with Australian Communities Foundation! If you can give their Facebook page a like, share one of their posts or even spare $10 towards this organisation, it would mean the world #BuildBackBetter

01.01.2022 Victorians are doing it tough at the moment So we wanted to share some positive news to come out of the lockdown in Victoria...

01.01.2022 Gambling giants flout advertising rules to target children this is from the UK but there is no doubt this is happening in Australia too End Gambling Ads