Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation<\/a> (VCGLR) hearing.<\/p>\nThe resolution follows an assessment by the city that found there would be a net community detriment if the application was approved.<\/p>\n
Greater Geelong has the most EGMs of any Victorian municipality (1,274), hosting 300 more than the second-highest, Greater Dandenong (957).<\/p>\n
There were recorded losses of $119.1 million in 2018-19.<\/p>\n
The council has also objected to two other recent EGM applications and was represented at a VCGLR hearing for both.<\/p>\n
The Belmont RSL application was approved by the VCGLR subject to conditions, while the Geelong Polish Association\u2019s bid was refused.<\/p>\n
Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said the council was committed to reducing the level of harm from gambling within the municipality.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith pockets of socio-economic disadvantage in Clifton Springs, an increase in machines has the potential to create more problem gambling and negatively impact the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cr Pat Murnane, chair of the council\u2019s community health, wellbeing and safety portfolio, said the city had taken a strong stance on recent applications.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are concerned by the link between higher density of machines and problem gambling.<\/p>\n
Our best chance of influencing this application is to present a strong case through our legal representative and an independent expert.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The City of Greater Geelong will contest an application to increase the number of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) at a coastal venue. The council resolved on January 28 to oppose Clifton Springs Golf Club\u2019s bid to add a further 10 EGMs, which would increase their total by 25 per cent to 50 EGMs. A sum […]<\/p>\n
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