Summary:
- The Tasmanian government is introducing a mandatory cashless gaming card for all poker machines (pokies) in the state, as part of a broader gambling reform package.
- The cashless gaming card aims to reduce problem gambling by limiting the amount of cash that can be used in poker machines and increasing transparency around gambling transactions.
- The reform also includes measures such as reducing the maximum bet limit on poker machines, restricting the number of poker machines, and increasing funding for gambling support services.