Article 6D1HK ‘Should be closed after midnight’: experts warn 4am pokies closures in Victoria will do little to stop harm

‘Should be closed after midnight’: experts warn 4am pokies closures in Victoria will do little to stop harm

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Adeshola Ore
from World news | The Guardian on (#6D1HK)

Proposed mandatory closing times will still allow 361 venues to remain open after 2am, data suggests

More than 360 Victorian poker machine venues will be allowed to stay open past 2am, with experts warning proposed reforms to force 4am closures will do little to tackle gambling harm.

The Andrews government on Sunday announced widespread proposed gambling reforms, which include requiring all venues to close for at least six hours each day, from 4am until 10am.

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