Anti Gambling Campaign Australia
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We want to see Australia without poker machines harming our communities and without sports gambling ads dominating our televisions. It's time to end Australia's gambling addiction!
WE'RE IN IT TOGETHER
Slot machines, also known as poker machines or 'pokies', are common in Australian pubs They are the machines that anti-gambling campaigners in Australia say have the addictive 'force of cocaine'. Anti-gambling campaign targets pokies Updated April 20, 2011 10:07:00 Photo: The Government's campaign warns gamblers of the low odds of winning on poker machines. The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation is a statutory authority created by the Victorian Parliament to address the challenge of gambling harm in the Victorian community. We work with partners and communities to inform people about the risks of gambling, and to provide support to those who need it, including people affected by someone. It's time to end Australia's gambling addiction! WE'RE IN IT TOGETHER. Whether it's supporting a local community fighting a pokie application, a state-wide campaign to change poker machines laws or demanding national policy reform to curb sports gambling- we're stronger together.
Whether it's supporting a local community fighting a pokie application, a state-wide campaign to change poker machines laws or demanding national policy reform to curb sports gambling- we're stronger together. Below are all our current campaigns- follow the links to help build an Australia without ongoing gambling harm...
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Holding the AFL to account
Sport brings us together, and that's what we love about it. That's why it just doesn't make sense that footy clubs around Australia are still using pokies to fund their operations, or that the AFL are getting into bed with foreign bookmakers. Click here to learn more and take action
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Winning against Woolies
Early July 2019 brought with it the excellent news that Woolworths is scaling back its investments in the predatory pokies business, and it’s all thanks to you! Click here to learn how you made this happen
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Taking action in Victoria
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Everyday, the pokie industry are fleecing Victorians to the tune of $7.4 million. With over 20 Alliance Leadership Councils in Victoria, there’s a unique opportunity to leverage community support and pave the way for nation-leading reforms. Click here to learn more and take action
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Tackling harm in New South Wales
Each day $18.7 million is lost through poker machines in New South Wales. With over 92,000 poker machines (that's more than 30% of the world’s non-casino pokies) there's much to be done. Click here to learn more and take action
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Pokies on trial
Shonica Guy was the plaintiff in a landmark case alleging that the ‘Dolphin Treasure’ poker machine designed by Aristocrat and operated by Crown Casino is unlawful under Australian Consumer Law. Click here to learn more about taking Crown Casino and Aristocrat to court
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Crown Casino exposed
It’s clear we need a royal commission into Crown Casino and the gambling industry. Crown has demonstrated its disregard for the law, and abused its power and influence over government agencies. Click here to sign the petition
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Champions for Change
People who’ve been hurt by gambling directly, and their family and friends know first-hand how devastating the gambling industry is. Champions for Change supports and empowers people impacted to be powerful advocates for reforms to prevent gambling harm. Click here to learn more and see if this program is right for you
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Ka-Ching!
The documentary Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation is a powerful tool for engaging Australians on the issue of poker machine gambling, and how it damages our communities. Community groups, councils, churches and small clubs are screening the film to bring their group together around an important issue. Click here to watch Ka-ching or to order the DVD