The battle over pokies comes to premier’s backyard
Premier Chris Minns acknowledges the prevalence of poker machines in New South Wales but believes that reducing their numbers would be too costly. Labor councillors in his electorate are pushing for reforms, including mandatory cashless gaming. The issue has gained renewed attention following reports of significant gambling losses in the state.
- ▪Premier Chris Minns expressed regret over the widespread presence of poker machines in NSW.
- ▪Councillors in Minns' electorate are advocating for stronger regulations on gaming machines.
- ▪Recent reports indicate that gamblers in NSW lost a record $9.3 billion on poker machines in 2025.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 15:41:18 +1000 |
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