The Battle Over Pokies Comes to Premier's Backyard The battle over pokies has long been a contentious issue in New South Wales.
However, it appears the state government is finally being forced to confront its own complicity in perpetuating the problem.
Labor councillors in Chris Minns' electorate of Kogarah have spoken out against the billions spent on pokie machines each year, urging the government to introduce mandatory cashless gaming and stronger caps on machine numbers.