Media releases

NSW's gambling reforms show minimal impact as poker machine losses hit record highs, prompting calls for stronger action to address the escalating public health crisis.

NSW's poker machine losses hit a record $8.64 billion in 2024, highlighting the Minns government's failure to implement effective gambling reform.

NSW faces $8.64 billion in poker machine losses for 2024. Despite minor reforms, the government fails to curb gambling harm.

Record-breaking losses of $2.25bn in just 92 days- NSW now losing over $1 million to poker machines every hour

Wesley Mission confident a mandatory cashless gambling card will work

Community appetite for two key poker machine reforms at highest levels

Government’s proposed partial ban on gambling ads risks ballot box backlash

Wesley Mission's latest survey reveals 83% support for powering down poker machines between midnight and 10am. The community urges the NSW government to take stronger action on gambling reform and add

Budget forecasts pokie loss blowout thanks to misery tax

Record pokies losses in 2023 as NSW waits for real reform

Pressure mounting to power down pokies after midnight while signage reform proves positive

Albo urged to scratch sports betting advertising and give people a fighting chance against addiction