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New pokie restrictions to be introduced in Victoria including maximum spend limits of $100 (www.abc.net.au)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

So true regarding pub culture. (And of course ruining lives)

I was about 25 when pokies were brought into Victoria. So many pubs in the suburbs which had live music soon shut down temporarily, and when they reopened they were all pokies venues.

It was very damaging for the live music scene.