Cashless gaming is intended to limit the losses of people with gambling problems, but reform advocates say the first trial did not include crucial harm reduction measures.
  • In short: One of the first cashless gaming trials in NSW found the technology made little difference to the behaviour of gamblers.
  • The Wests New Lambton trial has received criticism from gambling reform advocates, who say it did not include a card with binding and default limits.
  • What’s next?: The Independent Panel on Gaming Reform will provide findings from an expanded statewide cashless gaming trial.
  • ryannathans@aussie.zone
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    7 months ago

    I would expect an increase in gambling from cashless because you might not realise how much money you’re feeding in