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Getting rid of pokies
- Thread starter Bennnny
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According to the Productivity Commission, more than 40 per cent of pokie revenue comes from problem gamblers. No coincidence that the machines are over concentrated in poorer communities.
I hope the club takes the view that it is unethical to profit from so much misery. That would also makes business sense. One of these days, a government with a spine will decide these machines need stronger regulation to prevent the devastation they cause to human life.
I hope the club takes the view that it is unethical to profit from so much misery. That would also makes business sense. One of these days, a government with a spine will decide these machines need stronger regulation to prevent the devastation they cause to human life.
The club would be setting a good example to start reducing its reliance on pokies. Not sure if we're at a point where we can afford to do it, and we'd be ceding ground to clubs like Carlton which has increased its involvement.
Little bit of a mixed message being sent.
Little bit of a mixed message being sent.
Will say it again nothing wrong with have punt or a poke.
Nobody makes you do it, but in this world we live in it's always somebody else fualt
Nobody makes you do it, but in this world we live in it's always somebody else fualt
Tigermad2005 said:
Nothing wrong with it if you consider the money spent a fair price to pay for the entertainment received. It's not my intention to moralise, but the pokie industry is exploitative. Whilst not quite the same as drug money, pokie profits are not too far removed.
The fitness clubs are a great intiaitive and a much more wholesome source of income.
Would prefer to see all electronic gaming machines dumped far out to sea. It's disappointing that AFL football clubs rely on such sources of garnering revenue. It really is money gained largely from human misery.
People are unhappy with the club owning pokies, if you all check your Superannuation I bet at least 95% of you own pokies and profit from them. The club walking away from pokies is all good and well but the only thing that will change will be who pockets the profits, it will not save one single problem gambler.
deedee said:
true. we should also get into selling guns and drugs. (Dusty Snr might have some connections. Allegedly.)
Cats the next club to step out of gaming....
www.geelongcats.com.au
Cats complete gaming exit
The Geelong Cats have completed their exit from gaming after completing the sale of The Brook venue
I have had some correspondence relating to our on-going involvement in the gaming industry. For several years, the Club has been involved in litigation regarding the lease of the Wantirna Club. Pleasingly, the matter was recently decided in our favour, meaning that the Board is now in a position to consider the Club’s long-term position with respect to gaming.
www.richmondfc.com.au
Good news. Now make it happen.
From the President: December, 2020
Richmond President Peggy O’Neal updates members and supporters on some key on and off-field matters relating to the Club heading into the end of the year.
Good news. Now make it happen.
