Electronic gambling machines
Alternative labels
Poker machines
Pokies
Electronic gaming machines
Report
Gambling and liquor regulation in Victoria: a follow up of three Auditor-General reports
This report contains the Committee’s findings and recommendations in relation to the three Victorian Auditor-General reports. The Committee also investigated online gambling, which now accounts for the fastest growing gambling losses in Victoria.
Fact sheet
We fact-checked Samantha Ratnam's claim that Victorians have lost $66 billion at the pokies. Here's what we found.
Samantha Ratnam claimed Victoria had lost $66 billion to poker machines since their introduction 30 years ago. Verdict: Ms Ratnam's claim is understated.
Report
Gambling participation and harm among Australian men
This is the first national study of Australian men to examine gambling behaviour and associated harms. Using data from Wave 3 of Ten to Men, this report examines the prevalence and frequency of gambling participation, the socio-demographic characteristics of men who gamble, risks of experiencing gambling problems, and financial stress experienced by adult men in...
Discussion paper
Discussion paper: lowering bet and credit limits for electronic gaming machines
The ACT government has prepared this discussion paper on how it proposes to lower the bet limit on poker machines or electronic gaming machines (EGMs) from $10 to $5 and to introduce a $100 credit (or load-up) limit for EGMs.
Discussion paper
Evaluation of the 2018 gaming machine reforms: discussion paper, August 2021
The NSW Government is evaluating the gaming machine reforms introduced in 2018. Liquor and Gaming NSW will assess stakeholder feedback received in response to this discussion paper.