Victoria’s Slot Machines See Gamblers Spend $66B in 30 Years
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The Australian state of Victoria’s Alliance for Gambling Reform calculated that players had lost $66 billion during the past 30 years. Australians currently rank first in average gambling losses at about $1000 per adult per year.
Public sentiment against gambling is turning against poker machines in Australia. Major sports clubs are selling their gambling venues. The Returned and Services League of Australia is distancing itself from poker machine. Lucas Moon, former president of the RSL, believes poker players turn young veterans away from getting support and they develop addictions.
Ian Correia spent $1 million on poker machines during his 25-year addiction. He lost his marriage and relationship with his children. The Alliance for Gambling Reform wants to introduce a maximum bet limit of $1000 and ban venues offering 24-hour access to slot machines. Victoria earned $66 billion in 30 years and politicians face lobbying pressure.
