This report is dated 30 May 1990 and represents the state of knowledge on this topic of this Commission as of that date. This topic is receiving continuing attention from the Commission.
This report does not represent what will be the normal format of Reports by the Commission. The Commission has not sought to carry out the consultation process which will be a part of the preparation of its normal reports.
Having regard to the announced decision of the government to introduce poker machines in Queensland the Commission has limited its study to the description of perceived problem areas and steps which might usefully be taken to minimise those problems.