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Tasmania adds ATMs, facial ID to pokies, critics warn.

7/14/2026

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Treasurer Eric Abetz announced new poker-machine rules adding ATMs, ticket-in-ticket-out (TITO) and facial-recognition, ending the pre-commitment card.
The Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission said it was not consulted and warned the changes could raise harm.
Commissioners said $400 ATMs and TITO could lift spending by up to 20 % and aid money-laundering.
A Deloitte Economics report said a mandatory card would cut harm, add $230 million to GSP and create 200 jobs.

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Story summary

Treasurer Eric Abetz announced new poker-machine rules adding ATMs, ticket-in-ticket-out (TITO) and facial-recognition, ending the pre-commitment card.
The Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission said it was not consulted and warned the changes could raise harm.
Commissioners said $400 ATMs and TITO could lift spending by up to 20 % and aid money-laundering.
A Deloitte Economics report said a mandatory card would cut harm, add $230 million to GSP and create 200 jobs.