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News and media releases from 2017

Victorians lost $17 million more on the pokies in past six months

Rows of pokie machines with shallow depth of field.

Victoria spent nearly $17 million, or 1.2 per cent, more on the pokies from July to December 2016 compared to the same period in 2015.

Commission grants application for additional 20 pokies at Watsonia RSL Sub-Branch

Rows of pokie machines with shallow depth of field.

On 21 November 2016, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from Watsonia RSL Sub-Branch Inc to increase the number of pokies at Watsonia RSL Sub-Branch from 83 to 103.

Commission grants application for additional 20 pokies at The Meeting Place

Rows of pokie machines with shallow depth of field.

On 28 and 29 November 2016, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from Doxa Social Club Inc to increase the number of pokies at The Meeting Place from 56 to 76.

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