Aucklanders to take a punt at new gambling policy - 2004-02-15
Aucklanders are being asked to give their opinion on Auckland City’s new draft gambling venue policy that limits the number of electronic gaming machines, known as pokies.
The new policy is a requirement under the Gambling Act, passed into law on 19 September 2003. Under the Act, councils are required to adopt a policy for class four gambling venues. Class four gambling is defined as any activity that involves the use of a gaming machine outside a casino. Class four gaming may only be conducted by a corporate society and only to raise money for community purposes.
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