Responsible Gambling Officers are to be introduced into pubs and clubs across NSW.
From July 1st 2024 venues with more than 20 gaming machine entitlements will be required to have a Responsible Gambling Officer on duty while poker machines are in operation.
It is a NSW Government initiative to reduce gambling harm.
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Liquor and Gaming NSW figures show that in December 2022, there were more than 1,390 poker machines in the Shoalhaven, that number is around 500 for the Wingecarribee.