Economy
Curse of the pokies
Damien Brown Mercury
GAMBLING in Tasmania is not a substantial contributor to economic or jobs growth, a major study has found. And it said there was a link between serious crime and substance abuse and problem gambling. The long-awaited Social and Economic Impact Study into Gambling in Tasmania was made public yesterday. The report found claims the gambling industry significantly contributed to economic growth was not substantiated. It also found there was no real evidence the introduction of gaming machines had a positive impact on employment or tourism. Pokies: new study rejects benefits