SHAREHOLDERS of Australia’s largest pokie machine operator, Woolworths, are calling on the company to protect children from gambling. Not many people would believe that Woolworths are involved with pokies, but they are!
In a strange move, Senator Nick Xenophon has gathered the required 100 signatures to force the child-friendly motion on to the agenda at the annual general meeting, scheduled for November 26 in Sydney. This is an interesting development as the pressure gathers on Woolies.
Mr Xenophon says Woolworths is Australia’s largest pokie baron, holding an interest in more than 11,000 machines across Australia.