Gambling Poker Machines in Australia

by Jerry "Jet" Whittaker
Nov 28, 2006
 

Gambling poker machines in Australia

Poker machines were introduced into South Australia in July 1994, following the implementation of the gaming machines act 1992 and amendments to the casino act 1983. Revenue from the introduction of gaming machines will provide for an element of growth stability within the club and hotel industry forms a significant component of the state’s tourism industry.  In particular, it will help allowing for clubs and hotels in areas adjacent to states in which gaming machines are to be or are already in operation to compete on an even footing.

Poker machines

Slot machines in Australia are generally referred to as poker machines, or sometimes also pokies. However, they are termed as gaming machines all together. Australia has seen changes in regulations leading to proliferation of gaming machine venues in various states. Various bodies, including religious organizations and welfare groups, claim that this has increased levels of problem gambling.

Gambling

Australian style poker machines use video displays in order to stimulate physical reels, usually five. These machines also have additional bonusing and second screen features such as free games and bonus levels. They also allow the players with multiple lines or multiple ways to be played. This higher level of complexity offers greater opportunity of rewards for players, win more, and enjoy more gambling. These gaming machines, poker machines, are found in the casinos as well as in the clubs and the pubs. There are suggestions that this high level of accessibility may create problems to the people gambling and create gambling problems. The first Australian state has legalized this style of gambling was New South Wales, registered, and was made legal in all the clubs in the state. Theses gaming machines are also found in the United States. Law governing gambling machines in Australia are controlled at the state level and those laws vary from the state to state. In the state of Queensland, gaming machines in the pubs and the clubs have to provide a return rate of about 85% while the machines in the casinos have to give a return rate of about 90%, this way it differs. Most of the other states have the similar provisions made up. Gambling with poker machines in Australia is become very popular.

                                     

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