The move affects two clubs in Sydney's north shore, but one club says it will not address the issue of problem gambling.
Lane Cove Council has voted for a plan to remove poker machines from venues it owns.Council will begin conversations with the clubs to help them transition into pokie-free venues.
Lane Cove Council staff will now begin consultation with the clubs about possibly transitioning into pokie-free venues. Opposing the motion was Liberal councillor David Brooks-Horn, who described the move as "nanny-state". "If you're serious about reducing gambling, it probably wouldn't be my first point of interest," he said.She'd never even had a parking fine, but Carolyn's pokies addiction landed her in jail at 64350 Rex Airlines employees stood down immediately as administrators warn staff are unlikely to be paid for 'months'
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