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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Adeshola Ore

‘Should be closed after midnight’: experts warn 4am pokies closures in Victoria will do little to stop harm

Pokies sign in a venue window
Experts are warning Victoria’s proposed reforms to force 4am closure times at pokies will do little to tackle gambling harm. Photograph: Fairfax Media/Getty Images

More than 360 Victorian poker machine venues will be allowed to stay open past 2am, with experts warning proposed reforms to force 4am closures will do little to tackle gambling harm.

The Andrews government on Sunday announced widespread proposed gambling reforms, which include requiring all venues to close for at least six hours each day, from 4am until 10am.

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