Gambling cards can be detrimental to pubs and bars, former nsw labor leader says
The recently introduced casino cards may be disastrous for bars and clubs, according to former NSW Labor boss, Michael Daley. The casino cards are also opposed by Shooters, Fishers and Farmers chief Robert Borsak and the Bankstown Labor MP Tania Mihailuk.
Gambling Cards Can Wreak Havoc On Pubs And Clubs
The casino cards could be crippling for small businesses like bars and clubs, according to former New South Wales (NSW) Labor leader, Michael Daley. The remark came as a reaction to the transformation proposal of the NSW government to completely cashless poker machines. Every player is expected to register to obtain a government-issued gambling card, according to the new proposal.
“Some of these measures could really devastate pubs and clubs at a time when their survival is under threat and protecting jobs is paramount,”
Michael Daley
Gamblers will then have to pre-load money to the card that will work in a similar way to the NSW cashless Opal cards that are used in public transit. But the gambling card may also be connected to the state's gambling exclusion registry in addition to the registration. This improved monitoring system seeks to minimize the harm of gambling and would restrict persons who have self-excluded. On top of that, the Privacy Commissioner is expected to regulate the new casino card scheme.
But Mr. Daley argued that instead of making those reforms, the Berejiklian government would aim to save employment in the gambling industry. He agreed there's a desire to tackle gambling issues. According to Mr. Daley, however, the "recent announcements by Victor Dominello reek of the greyhounds debacle where an entire industry was ambushed without consultation." In conclusion, he expressed his worry about civil rights, given that the government could monitor biometrics or trace the actions of people with the gambling card.
The New Cashless System Faces Increased Criticism
Robert Borsak, Shooters, Fishers, and Farmers' chief, doubted the gambling card could solve NSW's gambling problem. He made a comparison between the gambling card and a magic bomb, claiming it can't cure the state's gambling activity. Instead, Borsak surprisingly proposed extending NSW smart ID scope so people are watched everywhere they go.
“The economic impact on NRL and AFL sporting clubs, on community RSLs, bowling clubs, country pubs and their community support activities will be devastating,”
Robert Borsak
Bankstown Labor MP Tania Mihailuk has indicated enthusiasm for opposition To the modern ways of regulating gambling. She opposed the proposal of the NSW government by saying the proposed system of regulation "is not about preventing gambling." Instead the latest legislation would destroy the neighborhood clubs, according to Ms. Mihailuk.
The ClubsNSW chief executive, Josh Landis, explained in an interview for 2GB Radiostation that this is not a good time to implement "bad fixes" at clubs. He said the industry would help the government in reducing the harm of gambling, but these steps must be "open and effective". With that in mind, the association of NSW Australian hotels has yet to comment on the recently introduced casino cards.
