We have no problems with people who want to have a punt on the pokies. For some Tasmanians though, pokies are a big problem. The community sector has called for specific measures to be put in place to make sure the pokies are less dangerous. Specifically, The Local Party is calling for :
- $1 bet per spin
- Spin speed once every 6 seconds (600 an hour) instead of 3 seconds (1200 an hour)
- Bigger payback to players. 95 cents per $1 bet instead of 85 cents
- Shorter opening hours. 12 hours a day instead of 20 (no 8am opening or 4am closing)
- Tightening of excluded player regulations