Poker machines are affecting addicted gamblers, their families and our community every day.

They are a net drain on our economic prosperity and target the poor. Crime clusters are to be found around gaming venues.

There is only one reason the ALP and the Coalition are silent on this issue: they are both drunk on the revenue. The Greens say we should all pay for our schools and hospitals, not those who can least afford to.

Let's start turning the tide: no more pokies, a cap on losses, pokies limited to coins only, ban ATMs in venues and have a $1 limit.

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