Massive NRL clubs like the St George and the Brisbane Broncos claim that by the government introducing pre-commitment on pokies they would lose thousands in revenue and could even potentially go under. The estimated loss to NRL teams is expected to be over $20 million. This money would have knock on effects for junior teams and also staff that work at the clubs.

However, Jenny Macklin the minister for families claims that NRL clubs are over-reacting and that, in fact the proposed solution ould not affect them anywhere near as badly as people are claiming – she cites the example of tobacco sponsorship being banned as an event that footy clubs were able to deal with and move on from.

The view from the clubs is hardly upbeat though, ST George CEO Danny Robinson said he would have to close the club if the law went through and NRL CEO David Gallop has said that the junior game would be decimated.

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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.