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Kate Roberts asks -Do Clubs Really Understand Problem Gambling?

"The issue of problem gambling should not be the club's issue. We have members who provide support for the club through the use of facilities and the licenced and gaming services of the club.

There is little evidence of problem gamblers using clubs yet it seems clubs are required to meet the substantial costs of compliance to meet the so called problem gambling problem". (Clubs Victoria , Submission in Response to

Pre-Commitment Consultation Paper, 15 Sept, 2010, P.2)

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Pokies venue gets approval for kids' play area overlooking parents gambling
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http://www.news.com.au/national/pokies-venue-gets-approval-for-kids-play-area-overlooking-parents-gambling/story-e6frfkvr-1225897751600#ixzz0wrIdWYBh

What the hung parliment means for Poker Machines? Push against the Pokies

http://www.theage.com.au/federal-election/push-against-the-pokies-20100825-13s7i.html

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/wilkie-to-put-pokies-on-gillards-agenda-20100827-13uq8.htm

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