Bligh Government moves to reduce problem gambling with new technology
Source: Queensland. Minister for Tourism and Fair Trading. Media Release
"The Queensland Government is leading the way in the prevention of problem gambling in Queensland by completing further trials of ‘cashless gaming’ technology in two Brisbane venues. Minister responsible for gaming, Peter Lawlor said the new card-based gaming technology allowed patrons to set limits on the money or time they spend on the pokies. “This harm minimisation concept offers gaming patrons more control over their spending and could potentially be rolled out throughout the state."