1. The Social and Economic
Implications of Pokies in
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Australia
Josh Phegan – Melbourne School of Design

2.  Poker machines aka electronic gaming
o a sa a o ga g
machines (EGM’s)
 Based on a random number generation
where wins are generally represented by
matched icons
t h di
 Non-strategic however pla e s ma
Non st ategic ho e e players may
control the stakes
What are Pokies…

3.  The Australian Government’s reliance on
us a a Go s a o
EGM’s as a source of revenue
 How much of this tax benefits those who
supply it
 Who benefit from EGM’s
 Who suffer from EGM’s
Issues of the paper

4. Is the Governments reliance on
EGM’s to Strong?
EGM s

5. Who benefits from the CSF

6. The Gambling Sector

7. QUESTIONS?