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The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation has approved the installation of 70 pokies machines in Truganina, despite community opposition and a unanimous vote against the proposal by Wyndham City Council.
Alliance for Gambling Reform chief advocate Rev Tim Costello told Paul Kennedy the outcome of the application - made by the Werribee Football Club and supported by State Member for Werribee Tim Pallas - was disappointing .
A VCGLR spokesperson said the commission considered the position of the (Werribee Football) Club and concerns raised by Council and other community groups in making its decision. After a two-day hearing last month, the Commission determined that the application on balance would have no net detriment to the well-being of the community of the City of Wyndham, the spokesperson said.