Cashless pokies, pre-commitment cards, facial recognition: could it help problem gamblers, or is it a deflection?

Adam Holmes
October 19 2021 - 3:30am
Labor wants poker machines in Tasmania to have pre-commitment cards, but a former Gaming Commission chair says it's difficult to implement and must be mandatory.
Labor wants poker machines in Tasmania to have pre-commitment cards, but a former Gaming Commission chair says it's difficult to implement and must be mandatory.

Pre-commitment cards for poker machines must be mandatory for all players and have low weekly or monthly limits to have any effect on problem gambling in Tasmania, the former chair of the state's Gaming Commission believes.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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