“Since they were introduced in the state 30 years ago, Victorians have lost $66b at the pokies”
What RMIT ABC Fact Check found
Ms Ratnam's claim is understated. Data published by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) shows that on a nominal basis, Victorians have lost $65.4 billion on poker machines located in clubs and hotels since their introduction in 1992. Once adjusted for inflation and expressed in 2022 dollars, this figure is $89.7 billion. In addition, the VGCCC data does not include losses derived from the more than 2,600 poker machines located in Melbourne’s Crown Casino, about a 10th...
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
Samantha Ratnam (Victorian Greens leader) made this claim around 2 November 2022. RMIT ABC Fact Check (Australia) looked into it and published its finding on 17 November 2022, 15 days later. Its rating was “Understated”.
Where the claim appeared
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This check was done by RMIT ABC Fact Check, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.