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What is the main reason the ruling party in New South Wales wants to make slot machines cashless?
What is the main reason the ruling party in New South Wales wants to make slot machines cashless?
- To attract more tourists to the state
- To tackle problem gambling and money laundering (correct)
- To increase revenue for the government
- To appease anti-gambling campaigners
What would be unique about New South Wales' move to make slot machines cashless?
What would be unique about New South Wales' move to make slot machines cashless?
- It would be the first time a ruling party tackles problem gambling and money laundering
- It would be the first time slot machines are made cashless in Australia
- It would be the first time slot machines are made cashless in the world (correct)
- It would be the first time a conservative coalition has promised to rein in the "pokies" industry
How many slot machines does New South Wales have in comparison to Las Vegas?
How many slot machines does New South Wales have in comparison to Las Vegas?
- Twice the amount
- One-tenth of the amount (correct)
- Half the amount
- Nearly the same amount
Where are gambling losses per head the highest according to the text?
Where are gambling losses per head the highest according to the text?
Why is the conservative coalition promising to rein in the "pokies" industry?
Why is the conservative coalition promising to rein in the "pokies" industry?
How much money do gamblers annually put through poker machines in New South Wales?
How much money do gamblers annually put through poker machines in New South Wales?
Which political party is reluctant to support the plan to make slot machines cashless?
Which political party is reluctant to support the plan to make slot machines cashless?
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Study Notes
- The ruling party in New South Wales, Australia wants to make slot machines cashless to tackle problem gambling and money laundering.
- This would be a world first move.
- New South Wales has nearly one-tenth of the world's million machines, second only to Las Vegas.
- Gambling losses per head in New South Wales are higher than anywhere else.
- The conservative coalition has promised to rein in the powerful "pokies" industry.
- The major political parties receive big donations from the gaming industry.
- Gamblers annually put A$95 billion through poker machines in New South Wales.
- Premier Dominic Perrottet plans to force all slot machines to go cashless by 2028.
- The plan has raised hopes of anti-gambling campaigners.
- The main opposition Labor party is reluctant to support the measures.
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