I had a full-blown relapse': problem gambler allowed into Victorian pokies clubs despite self-exclusion

After Bree Hughes signed up for self-exclusion from gambling, she found it alarmingly easy to access the venues she excluded herself from, leading to a relapse.

Despite self-exclusion programs, many venues do not enforce these policies correctly, allowing individuals like Bree Hughes to gamble freely in areas flagged for exclusion.

The VGCCC has received multiple complaints about self-excluded individuals being allowed to gamble, yet no disciplinary action has been enforced against venue operators, raising serious concerns.

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