Lawyers for Suing Gambling Companies NSW: Did you know that NSW is the global epicentre of poker machine gambling? And the losses are staggering…
According to recent reports from Wesley Mission, NSW residents are losing approximately $24 million every single day on pokies. However, in some lower-income areas like Fairfield, losses average around $3,000 per person annually.
These are not just statistics. They represent families struggling to pay rent, relationships breaking down, and communities bearing the weight of harm that flows directly from an industry that profits from addiction.
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Government accountability lacking in NSW
The NSW Auditor-General found the government is “not supporting harm minimisation outcomes effectively”. Meanwhile, pokies generated approximately $2.6 billion in tax revenue for the state in 2024-25, creating an obvious tension between public health and government revenue.
Despite promises to reduce machine numbers, they have risen in recent years rather than falling. NSW still has several times more pokies per capita than Victoria, making it an outlier even by Australian standards.
Legal avenues for those harmed: Lawyers for Suing Gambling Companies NSW
There is growing momentum for civil lawsuits against gambling companies for harm caused to vulnerable people. Similar to the tobacco litigation of previous decades, the question is whether venues and operators should bear legal responsibility for the foreseeable harm their products cause.
Should venues in high-risk postcodes face stricter restrictions? Should gambling companies face civil lawsuits when they fail to intervene with clearly distressed patrons?
If gambling harm has affected your family, contact our Sydney Lawyers
If you believe a gambling venue failed in its duty of care to you or a family member, there may be legal options available. Our civil lawyers can assess your circumstances and advise on potential claims.
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Jake Edwards is a Senior Associate at O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors, where he practises across intentional torts, personal injury, and civil litigation. He holds an LLB and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, having graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2015.
