New Legislation to Address Problem Gambling
Source: Victoria. Minister for Gaming. Media Release
"Proposed new gambling legislation that will limit the amount of money accessible at clubs and pubs and force venues to provide self-exclusion programs was introduced in Parliament by Minister for Gaming, Tony Robinson. Under the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Problem Gambling and other measures) Bill, ATMs that do not limit withdrawals to $400 a day will be banned from gaming venues from 1 January 2010. This also includes ATMs within 50 metres of the gaming machine area in Crown Casino and within 50 metres of gaming venues at race tracks."