News & media
Delay in the introduction of the universal poker machine card ‘disappointing’, says Anglicare
A delay in the introduction of the universal poker machine card is disappointing. Read more
Universal poker machine card will help Tasmanians to balance their budgets
The universal poker machine card system is set to be a useful budgeting tool for Tasmanians who gamble on poker machines. The introduction of a universal poker machine card will make it easier for Tasmanians who gamble on poker machines to manage spending - by setting their limit in advance or using the default limit on the card. Read more
Poker machine card system will reduce financial pressures for families
A universal pre-commitment card system for poker machines will contribute to the prevention of family violence in our State. Read more
Poker machine reforms will protect Tasmanians’ mental health and save lives
The introduction of a universal poker machine card system will help to protect Tasmanians’ mental health and prevent gambling-related suicide. Read more
Launceston Basketball Association ‘gets into the game’
Basketball in Northern Tasmania is supporting the good health of young players by highlighting the risks of sports-betting. The Launceston Basketball Association (LBA) is the latest sign-up to the Get into the Game program run by Anglicare Tasmania. Read more
Poker machine card will become a useful budgeting tool
The introduction of a universal pre-commitment card will be a useful budgeting tool for all Tasmanians who use poker machines. Anglicare Tasmania supports the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to introducing the card by December 2024 and we are looking forward to hearing more detail about how it will work. Read more
Anglicare joins with Huon Valley PCYC to ‘get into the game’
Anglicare Tasmania is encouraging sporting organisations to make a commitment to reduce the impact of sports betting in their club environments. Read more
