Andrew Wilkie’s precommitment scheme seeks to help gamblers who may become addicted to playing land-based pokies. However, a recent report in Crickey.com.au, points out that pokie reform will simply push players into the online gambling world. It is a point that has yet to be brought up in the debate over pokie reform, which has been raging for the past year or so.

The internet is a hotbed for gambling activity, with billions of dollars being pumped into the online gambling market every year. It is interesting to think that politicians have not thought about this alternative before. If pokie reform is enacted, players who wish to continue to play their heart’s content can simply do so online.

In the internet gambling market, there is nothing stopping them from spending however much they wish on the games of their choice. Even without pokie reform, more and more Australian players are making the move into the digital market to play online pokies. If anything, it is an indication that the local government should be looking into online gambling regulation rather than implementing poker machine reform.

About the Author

George Anderson
Author George, has over 25+ years’ experience in the Pokies and Casinos industry throughout Australia and New Zealand. Loves to research new Pokies games on the block and follows announcements from top industry providers about their upcoming releases. As soon as a new interesting pokie game appears on his radar, George is there to check it out and give you the scoop before anyone else and tell you about all casino sites where can play the latest game. Before this gig, George worked as Pokie game tester, making him an ideal candidate for this genre of work. He is also an animal lover and a proud owner of three dogs.