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NSW Pulls Plug On Pokies Operating During 'High Risk' Hours (cityhub.com.au)
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[–] dai@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yeah sure 'lively' as there are bodies in the building but not much actually going on.

I've got regular players from all different socio backgrounds, some are business owners others smoke rocks to get away from their past / hardships in life. The vast majority are solo players who might make some small talk with others in the gaming area but very few are there to socialise.

Its the same all around here, and probably Australia overall. Very few players that I know spend wisely or set limits.

Outside of the gaming the venue I'm at is lively, the gaming side is quite seperate to the rest of the venue.

We've got around 50 motel rooms out the back so that just adds to the better side of hospitality, being the face or the first contact for people travelling through. Having a small chinwag about what their upto, cracking a joke and grabbing them a drink is a small spark of joy in this industry.