Tuesday, November 21, 2006

The machines also tell players how much they will spend each game if they
make a particular choice, as well as their spending per minute and per hour.
Launching seven of the Aristocrat brand machines at Brisbane's Conrad
Treasury Casino today, Jupiters Ltd managing director Xavier Walsh said the
company recognised some customers had difficulties gambling responsibly.
This could lead to problems with family, friends and communities, he said.
"We don't want customers with gambling problems to be using our products and
we are committed to responsible gambling," Mr Walsh said. The Parliamentary
Secretary to the Treasurer, Neil Roberts, said the spending displays would
be installed progressively on new games as machines were updated.
Legislation was introduced in Queensland last year making it compulsory for
gambling venues to exclude patrons if they asked to be excluded. Since then,
virtually all venues have put staff and procedures in place to keep problem
gamblers out. "This clearly shows that venues and the industry as a whole
are committed to responsible gambling and that responsible gambling measures
are having a positive impact on patrons," Mr Roberts said.