Sunday, October 26, 2008

Beenleigh - Poker Machines and Poverty

From the Albert & Logan News - Wednesday 22nd October 2008
From an article by Mark Flack


Gamblers in Beenleigh have lost a record $3.2 million on poker machines in the past three months.

Figures from the Office of Liquor; Gaming and Racing reveal that pokies at Beenleigh's five registered venues have taken more than $1 million a month since last July.

The figures show a 25% jump in losses compared with the same period two years ago.

They do not include losses in Mt Warren Park, Eagleby and Windaroo and come despite a drop in the number of gaming machines, following the closure of the Sundowner Hotel.

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