The state of Western Australia has banned poker machines. We have a single casino in the capital which is the only sanctioned gambling establishment. So our pub

The state of Western Australia has banned poker machines. We have a single casino in the capital which is the only sanctioned gambling establishment. So our pubs and clubs are a bit poorer and there are less of them. But they are not ruined by the horrible rooms full of sad people playing poker machines that you see in other states. I grew up on the east coast and whenever I walk into a pub in Perth I am always surprised by how authentic and nice the place feels compared to those that have poker machines.