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Do We Really Need More Pokies 
in Bangalow? 

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The investment commitments within the North's proposal are predicated on increasing pokies and other forms of gambling revenue

Pokies are designed to be addictive and they cause harm to people

Every day $20 million is lost through poker machines in New South Wales according to the website www.pokiesplayyou.org.au

Saying NO to the North's amalgamation will help us eliminate harmful gambling and its effects on our community

Under our plan, existing gaming machine entitlements could be sold or leased providing revenue for the club, while making the Bowlo completely pokie-free

Other bowling clubs have done it and so can we

The following clip is a two-minute trailer from the film Ka'Ching! Pokie Nation by Dr. Mitzi Goldman and Documentary Australia. The film takes a good look at the poker machine industry and includes insider perspectives.

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