NSW Labor toughens pokies stance as Sydney inner west mayor points to ‘unstoppable’ momentum for reform

After this weekend's party conference, New South Wales Labor is taking a firmer stance on poker machines. Lawmakers unanimously backed a motion to raise taxes on some clubs and freeze new gaming licenses, signaling decisive action on problem gambling. The policy comes as gaming operators report surging profits, even as public concern grows over gambling addiction. According to the Guardian, Sydney's inner west mayor says momentum for genuine reform is now unstoppable.

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