The Pros And Cons Of Pokie Machines
Pokie machines
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to show readers what the current situation is and how people in New Zealand treat pokie machines, and discuss both the benefits and harms that pokie machines cause. Then I will talk about how do I think about pokie machines and give several recommendations on my own idea.
As we all know, pokie machines are a kind of popular gambling machine which are an important part of many clubs, casinos and bars nowadays. So many people want to use this machine to get a lot of money by spending a little. In fact, pokie machines are not only used for gambling, but also used for provide funding for sports clubs or other groups.
A description of the current situation According to reports, there are many problems that pokie machines caused. For example, pokie addictions have led to theft and fraud, to anxiety, depression and suicide directly last year in Dunedin (Watkins, 2013). To change this situation, the council began a three-day hearing to think about design changes to the city’s gambling policy, and the suggestion has caused more than 600 public submissions most asking for a sinking lid policy …show more content…
For instance, NZCT gave about $38 million to unprofessional sports and other activities last year by the funding collected by pokie machines (Farrar, 2013). “Statistics from the Department of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Health show that since 2007 the country has lost over 2,000 pokie machines, but problem gambling rates have remained low and relatively static.” (Knell, 2013). In the mean while, Lyn Hancock, who has run the Empire Hotel in Startford with her husband Paul, thinks pokie machines have many benefits because not only the grants from pokie machines can help communities, but also the existence of pokie machines in their hotel can help customers relax and have fun when they are get
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to show readers what the current situation is and how people in New Zealand treat pokie machines, and discuss both the benefits and harms that pokie machines cause. Then I will talk about how do I think about pokie machines and give several recommendations on my own idea.
As we all know, pokie machines are a kind of popular gambling machine which are an important part of many clubs, casinos and bars nowadays. So many people want to use this machine to get a lot of money by spending a little. In fact, pokie machines are not only used for gambling, but also used for provide funding for sports clubs or other groups.
A description of the current situation According to reports, there are many problems that pokie machines caused. For example, pokie addictions have led to theft and fraud, to anxiety, depression and suicide directly last year in Dunedin (Watkins, 2013). To change this situation, the council began a three-day hearing to think about design changes to the city’s gambling policy, and the suggestion has caused more than 600 public submissions most asking for a sinking lid policy …show more content…
For instance, NZCT gave about $38 million to unprofessional sports and other activities last year by the funding collected by pokie machines (Farrar, 2013). “Statistics from the Department of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Health show that since 2007 the country has lost over 2,000 pokie machines, but problem gambling rates have remained low and relatively static.” (Knell, 2013). In the mean while, Lyn Hancock, who has run the Empire Hotel in Startford with her husband Paul, thinks pokie machines have many benefits because not only the grants from pokie machines can help communities, but also the existence of pokie machines in their hotel can help customers relax and have fun when they are get