closed their doors<\/em><\/strong><\/a> under strict measures to combat Covid-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAGR says that AU$1billion in revenue has been lost in less than a month across pubs and clubs, but the figure is closer to AU$1.5billion if estimated gambling losses in casinos are also counted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement, AGR chief advocate Tim Costello said he believes the shutdown will help to reduce problem gambling in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“That’s more than $1billion that can instead be spent putting food on tables, paying for medical bills and utilities, rent and mortgages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Beyond the personal financial benefits and those for our economy, this current poker machine shut down will be significantly reducing gambling harm.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Those are serious issues inevitably escalating through this crisis, but minimising gambling harm as a contributor to these issues is a good thing.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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