The NSW government's long-promised cashless gaming trial was taken up by 207 people, but just 32 remain as 'active' users.
The app-based cashless gaming trial was initially taken up by 207 people across NSW.A NSW budget estimates hearing has been told that 207 people had signed up to the government's cashless gaming trial , but just 32 remained active.
There are just 32 "active" participants in the NSW government's long-promised cashless gaming trial, with the gaming minister blaming a mistrust of technology. "People don't trust technology, they're worried about their bank accounts, they're worried about their personal details," he told the hearing.
The election commitment came in the wake of a report by the NSW Crime Commission that found poker machines in the state's pubs and clubs were being used to funnel billions of dollars in "dirty cash".In a statement, Opposition Leader Mark Speakman slammed the government over its handling of the trial.
"This isn't just incompetence, it's a slap in the face to every family suffering from gambling harm."AAP: Bianca De MarchiBut Mr Harris told the hearing the trial was still on track to report its findings in November, with a decision to go before cabinet after that.
Gaming Minister David Harris Budget Estimates Premier Chris Minns Election Promise SW Crime Commission Opposition Leader Mark Speakman Cabinet Nsw Government
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