In recent weeks, we have heard a great deal about individuals and groups who are against pokie reform and very little from those who support it. As it stands, it seems that the only people in favour of pokie reform are those that work for the government. However, a new study has revealed that there are plenty of people across across who are supportive of the idea of pokie reform.

The results of a a survey conducted by the Australian National University reveal that a majority of individuals in the country are supportive on Andrew Wilke's initiative. 1000 people surveyed stated that they think gambling reform would be a good idea. This has been some of the only positive reinforcement that the Australian government has received since announcing its plants to reform the pokies industry across Australia.

The current plan for pokie reform is to install pre-commitment technology on all pokie machines. The software would require players to identify themselves and commit to spending a particular amount of money. This would prevent them from going broke in a single session, which happens to be the case for many gambling addictions across the country.

70% of respondants stated that they believe gambling needs to be more closely monitored while 75% of those interviewed stated that they would agree to setting limits before playing pokes. By the end of 2014, the Australian government hopes to have pre-commitment software installed on all pokie machines, and this support seems to be a push in the right direction.

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.