February 19, 2010
Council proposes restrictions on suburban pokie machines
The Wellington City Council is responding to concerns about gambling addiction by proposing to reduce the number of pokie machines able to be located in Wellington suburbs. Currently there are no restrictions in the central city. Gambling addiction is a blight on many low income families. This is yet another positive move by Wellington City Council.
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