Independent and minor party MPs are backing a move to turn off pokies in clubs, pubs and casinos on Anzac Day in line with a planned retail ban on the day.
An attempt to ban pokies on Anzac Day has been shut down by the NSW premier despite his recent move to outlaw retail trade on the national public holiday. Independent MP Alex Greenwich is now also proposing shutting down pokie rooms in casinos, pubs and clubs on 25 April. Under the amendment, to be moved in parliament on Tuesday, the traditional Anzac Day pursuit of playing two-up would be spared from the ban.
"I completely acknowledge people have concerns about widespread, ubiquitous use of poker machines," he told reporters. "Even if we did close down other forms of gambling on the day, two-up is still legal in NSW ... I'm not saying this is perfect, but I think that this is a commonsense decision.
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