Victorian one-armed bandits stole $2.57 billion last year
The latest figures released by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation show the states 26,000 poker machines took in winnings of $2.57 billion in the past financial year, with punters losing 2.7 per cent more than the previous year.
The Victorian budget received $1.08 billion in pokies revenue and trends suggest this revenue will only continue to increase.
With the Government relying heavily on the dividends provided by pokies revenue, can you see any government implementing changes to combat problem gambling?
And to think some of these Gamblers are getting a Disability, Age and Family Pension from the Taxpayer.