Poker-machine reform bill may need an MP to cross the floor – Herald Sun

Sydney Morning Herald Poker -machine reform bill may need an MP to cross the floor Herald Sun INDEPENDENT MP Andrew Wilkie concedes he may need an Opposition MP “of good heart” to cross the floor to ensure the success of controversial poker -machine reforms. Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Tasmanian MP met yesterday to nut out the details ..

Wilkie tight-lipped after pokies meeting – ABC Online

NEWS.com.au Wilkie tight-lipped after pokies meeting ABC Online Federal independent MP Andrew Wilkie has remained tight-lipped about his meeting with the Prime Minister on poker machine legislation today. Mr Wilkie is fighting off speculation from his anti-pokies ally Senator Nick Xenophon that his plan will fail … Licence-to-punt laws are 'doomed to fail' Adelaide Now Andrew Wilkie urged to walk away unless $1 pokie bet limits are pledged Herald Sun Oakeshott shows concerns on pokies reforms Sydney Morning Herald TheMercury.com.au

Club ‘not dead in the water’ after pokies snub – ABC Local

Club 'not dead in the water' after pokies snub ABC Local The South Wagga Bowling Club's administrator says the club still has a future, despite the refusal of nearly 300 poker machine licences. The Casino, Liquor, Gaming and Racing Authority has rejected developer Charles Morton's application for 284 gaming … and more