NSW’s cashless gambling trial expands to include nearly 4,500 poker machines

The NSW cashless gambling trial will include almost 4,500 of the state’s 86,872 pokie machines. Photograph: Paul Jeffers/AAP

Almost 4,500 poker machines across 24 local government areas will be included in the New South Wales government’s cashless gambling trial to begin early next year.

The expanded trial will take place across 28 clubs of varying sizes, with advocates hoping it leads to universal cashless gaming in NSW, after both major parties put forward gambling reform plans at the March election.