About us

• Who runs PokieAct?
• What's the point?
• What am I in for as a PokieAct.org member?
• Can I get involved or suggest ideas?
• Who funds PokieAct?
• How do I contact PokieAct for an interiew for a media story?
• Are donations to PokieAct tax-deductible?
• The videos are not showing. How can I see them?
• My donation is not being processed? It says it has been declined.
• Is the donation page secure?
• What is your donations policy?
• Privacy Policy
• Legal Stuff – Corrections and Terms of Use

Who runs PokieAct?

PokieAct is a reflection of its volunteers and not the people who “run” it. Volunteers will be the people who will spread the word, encourage others to join and perhaps donate.

PokieAct was founded by Paul Bendat and is based upon the success of the U.S. based MoveOn.org, Australia's PokieAct.org.au and the launch of the Obama for president campaign. All these web sites enabled ordinary people to come together and effect positive change as one voice.

Paul has worked as a lawyer, television and radio station manager and in wine retailing both in Australia and the US. He also created the www.PokieWatch.org wiki with the goal of improving self-regulation of responsible pokie gambling practices. paul@pokieact.org

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What's the point?

There are many worthwhile Australian organizations dedicated to the complex issues involved in minimising or eliminating the harm caused by pokies. PokieAct.org is focused on one issue. And this can issue can be easily fixed by pokie pubs doing no more than painting a sign on their entrance doors keeping children out.

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What am I in for as a PokieAct.org member?

If you've made the choice, PokieAct members will receive emails telling you about how you can make a difference. We will ask you to spread the word about PokieAct. We'll suggest ways you might send an email to a member of parliament, call up your local commercial, ABC or community radio station, or attend an event.

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Can I get involved or suggest ideas?

Of course! While PokieAct is focused on only one issue, we do not think for a moment that there mightn't be better ways to Keep Kids Away from Pokie Pubs. We're always interested in better ways to spread the word and get the decision makers to make the right call. Please send us an email at volunteer@pokieact.org

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Who funds PokieAct?

PokieAct receives no government or political party funding. We are not connected with any political party.

We have set up a secure way for you to instantly donate by credit card. If you would like to donate to PokieAct, click here.

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How do I contact PokieAct for an interiew for a media story?

Please contact us by email at paul@pokieact.org

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Are donations to PokieAct tax-deductible?

No.

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The videos are not showing. How can I see them?

PokieAct videos are generally hosted on YouTube. Tips on on how you can view YouTube video are located on their site - click here.

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My donation is not being processed?

It says it has been declined.

Obviously there are a range of reasons why this may be the case. You may actually have a problem with your account or your bank. Alternatively, you may have incorrectly entered your details, so double check them and try again. Also, make sure that if you have selected "Other amount", that you have entered an amount (funny how many people don't!). If you continue to have problems, do not hesitate to email us at donations@pokieact.org.

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Is the donation page secure?

Our donation system processed using PayPal which is the world leader in internet payment. PayPal is owned by eBay and more information can be obtained from their site.

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What is your donations policy?

If we are unable to use your contribution for distribution of PokieAct marketing or advertising or any other purpose you specify, either because of oversubscription or for another unforeseen reason, it is our policy to use your contribution for other campaign advertising, public relations, advocacy or organising activities.

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Privacy Policy

PokieAct is committed to protecting your privacy, and will only add your email to our database if you've opted in to receive updates. The most common method of signing up is through the Join section on our website.

If you would like to stop receiving PokieAct updates, you can also click here to unsubscribe. Please email us if you have any problems or concerns.

PokieAct collects personal information principally to allow us to send you opportunities to participate in our campaigns. You can ask to stop receiving these emails or change your details at any time by using the link at the bottom of each email. In addition, your information may be used to identify your location (eg electorate, state) and provide targeted and relevant opportunities for you to be part of our activities.

We will also collect personal information for security and verification reasons when accepting donations. PokieAct will not provide your personal information to any other organisation except where necessary to verify credit card transactions or as required by law. We won't sell, trade or exchange your information without your permission. When you send an email through the site, such as to a newspaper or member of Parliament, the email will include your email address and full name. When you sign a petition, we will publish your name, town and state, but not your email or physical address. We DO NOT store your credit card details and all transactions are handled securely by PayPal our credit card services provider. Please email us at info@pokieact.org if you have any problems or concerns

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Legal Stuff – Corrections and Terms of Use

PokieAct aims to work within the law. Our policy is to immediately remove any inaccurate or defamatory material brought to our attention and publicly acknowledge and correct all our mistakes. If you believe you've been defamed by anything on PokieAct, email info@pokieact.org

Use of the email and the website is at your risk. None of PokieAct's affiliates or directors, officers, employees, agents, contributors, third party content providers or licensors makes any express or implied representation or warranty about, or shall be liable, in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, for any direct, indirect, special or consequential loss, damages or reliance in connection with the email or the website, its use, its content or any products or services (including PokieAct's products or services) referred to in the email or on the website. This includes (but is not restricted to) loss or damage you might suffer as a result of any of the following:

• reliance on the completeness, accuracy, suitability or currency of the email or the website or their content (including third party material and advertisements on the email or the website), irrespective of any verifying measures taken by us. The email and the website are designed for general interest only.

• failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, failure to correct defects, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus or other harmful component, loss of data, communication line failure, unlawful third party conduct, or theft, destruction, alteration or unauthorised access to records.

• accessing any sites or servers maintained by other organisations through links on the email or the website. Links are provided for the convenience of users of the email and the website only and without responsibility for the content or operation of those sites. Unless otherwise stated, linked sites and their products and services are not endorsed by PokieAct and your linking to any such site is at your own risk.

• the provision of credit card or other financial information, the failure to complete (or delay in completing) any transaction, or other loss or damage arising from any e-commerce transacted or attempted to be transacted on the website.

• defamatory, threatening, offensive or unlawful conduct of third parties or publication of any materials relating to or constituting such conduct.

• a breach by PokieAct of its Privacy Policy (other than a wilful breach).

PokieAct's total liability to you (if any) for loss, damage or reliance shall be limited to the re-supply of the information or services or payment of the amount paid by you (if any) for accessing the email or the website.

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