Head of NSW cashless gambling panel wants trial extended to thousands more pokie machines

Michael Foggo says more venues would provide better data and that he hoped to report back that the scheme reduces harm

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The head of a panel to oversee a New South Wales trial of cashless gambling on 500 poker machines would like to see it expanded to include at least 2,500 more to enable “proper research analysis” of the scheme.

Michael Foggo, a former liquor, gaming and racing commissioner, said he also hopes to report to the state government next year that “cashless gaming works”.

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