The NSW State Government has revealed it will utilize the funds received from an AU$100 million (US$62 million) fine levied on The Star Sydney a year ago to fund harm minimization initiatives for the next five years.
The investment was announced to herald the launch of GambleAware Week, which is pushing the theme “What’s gambling costing you?” to encourage people to think beyond the potential monetary costs of gambling.
Among the initiatives being introduced as a result of the AU$100 million investment are AU$6.4 million to enhance self-exclusion and introduce third-party exclusions in pubs and clubs; AU$3.4 million for an independent panel established in to run and evaluate a cashless gaming trial in pubs and clubs; AU$21.7 million each year for the next three years to fund other gambling harm minimization initiatives and reforms; AU$10 million additional investment in 2023 for the provision of GambleAware counselling and support services; and more.
