Some NSW poker machine venues are treating minor reforms by the Minns government with contempt as the industry fights to block action against problem gambling.
Some NSW poker machine venues are treating small reforms by the Minns government with continuing contempt as the industry fights to defend poker machine profits and block meaningful action against problem gambling.gambling venues must remove all outdoor advertising promoting so-called VIP Lounges with poker machines
Before and after: The Royal Sheaf Hotel is one of multiple pubs adjusting signage to fit within new legislation but still appeal to poker machine users.In preparation, a number of venues, including The Royal Sheaf Hotel in Burwood and The Oasis on Beamish in Campsie hotel, have altered signs, using word plays, colour schemes, coin shapes and other subliminal imagery.
Three months ago, the Minns government announced all pubs and clubs would have to remove outdoor advertising promoting poker machines. Outdoor gaming signage has been illegal since 2001, but the new changes are the latest in a game of cat and mouse between Liquor and Gaming NSW and publicans. According to the latest government figures,complied with the new requirements. Recalcitrant venues have been given nearly four months to get offending signs down.
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