📜 Historical Overview of Melbourne Pokies
🎰 1980s: The Beginning of the pokies Era
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Year Event 1984 Introduction of poker machines in Victoria, marking the start of a new gaming era. 1985 The first poker machine licenses were issued to clubs and hotels.
👾 1990s: Rapid Growth and Regulation
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Year Event 1992 Implementation of the Gaming Machine Control Act, increasing regulation of pokies. 1997 Introduction of electronic gaming in Victoria’s gaming venues.
📈 2000s: Expansion and Public Debate
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Year Event 2001 Legislation aimed at responsible gambling introduced, including self-exclusion programs. 2009 Debate over the social impacts of pokies leads to increased media scrutiny.
🔍 2010s: Technological Advancements and Further Regulation
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Year Event 2013 Changes in legislation allowed for the introduction of pre-commitment technology. 2016 Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation introduces tighter regulations.
🌟 2020s: Current Trends and Future Outlook
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Year Event 2020 The impact of COVID-19 leads to temporary closure of all gaming venues. 2022 Discussions on reducing the number of pokies and implementing stricter gambling laws.
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