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Canberra clubs sector slams ACT Labor poker policy

ClubsACT argues that ACT Labor’s policy announced this week to phase out poker machines could destroy the club industry.

Clubs sector opposes compulsory acquisition of pokies in ACT

ACT gaming minister Shane Rattenbury could force clubs to surrender poker machines, a bill introduced this week proposes.

Stakeholders call for club and poker machine reforms in ACT

Canberrans lost more than $190 million on electric gaming machines last year, and clubs and politicians believe a new approach is needed.

Ban alcohol and gambling from club refuges, Labor MLA says

Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson believes that the service of alcohol and all gambling activity in clubs designated as refuges should cease.

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