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Tasmanian Council of Social Service chief executive Tony Reidy said Glenorchy had a higher proportion of poker machines per head of population compared with more affluent areas. "Poker machines in Tasmania are concentrated in lower-income communities," Mr Reidy said.

"Statewide services will also be provided to support problem gamblers from non-English speaking backgrounds, to help problem gamblers facing legal difficulties, and to ensure that NSW's gambling counsellors have access to the latest professional training," Mr Souris said in a statement. The money will also provide increased after hours counselling, financial counselling, community education programs and referrals for problem gamblers with complex mental health issues.