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Terry Waldron the State Racing and Gaming Minister, said that the plan to put an additional 250 gaming machines and 50 extra gambling tables would help turn the Perth gambling mecca into major tourist and entertainment centre.
In return for the proposed expansion the Government would be paid a $20 million up-front fee as well as a progressive tax increase over a period of 5 years.
$2 million of the windfall has already been set aside for problem gambling services and a further $500,000 a year would be put into the services as the tax revenue increased.
The tax revenue will increase from 22% to 27% over the 5 year period.
The Swan River casino is becoming very overcrowded and many people have to queue to use the gaming machines and the tables, particularly at the weekends.
The expansion is waiting the approval of the Gaming the Wagering Commission, and if approved, the gaming machines would rise from 1750 to 2000 and the tables from 170 to 220. The company would invest £350 million to expand the casino over 3 years. This would bring the Perth casino up to the same standard as casinos in other cities in Australia.
Although many people enjoy visiting casinos from time to time, online gambling and poker remain a very popular way for Australians to use the internet for wagering.
